Nursery Nurse - Kensington and Chelsea - £100 per day

Nursery Nurse

Kensington and Chelsea

£100 per day

Full time

Term time only

Our Infant & Junior Schools are looking for an enthusiastic Nursery nurse/practitioner to work under the instruction / guidance of the Class Teacher, Phase Leader, Inclusion Team and Senior Leadership team; to provide quality childcare and education, ensuring the needs of all children are being met.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Participating in curriculum planning and evaluation, contributing own thoughts and ideas to termly, weekly, daily plans and Individual Education Plans (IEP’s).
• Preparation of the learning environment, assisting in the organisation of the classroom arrangement and resources.
• Taking responsibility for a group of children for varying types of activity, under the direction of the class teacher.
• Supporting children who are identified as having Special Educational Needs (SEN) or English as an Additional Language (EAL), by organising the implementation of IEP’s set by other professionals.
• Accompanying children on outside activities (e.g. educational visits, etc.)
• Encouraging the children’s development, independence, self-reliance, initiative and problem-solving skills.
• Observing children’s activities and contributing to their written records
• Working in a non-discriminatory way, being aware of difference and ensuring all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn, develop and reach their potential.
• Maintaining respectful and genuine interaction with children using warm and responsive communication strategies, which are appropriate to children’s needs
• Being supportive and welcoming to parents, recognising the expert knowledge they have of their children and encourage and value their involvement.
• Attending to the needs of sick or injured children. Applying First Aid as necessary, recording accidents and attending to children who are unwell until they are collected.
• Attending to children who may need intimate care (changing of nappies)
• Moving and handling children, where necessary, following Health and Safety guidelines.
• To provide a stimulating and effective curriculum which will enhance children’s emotional, social, physical and intellectual development.
• To comply with all school policies and procedures
• To assist the management in providing professional support on issues relating to child protection to parents and outside agencies
• To undertake other duties commensurate to the post and grade as required by the school

We are looking for someone who is:

• caring and patient, with a positive attitude
• has experience working with children special needs and has experience delivering specialist interventions and programmes
• is flexible, patient and is confident to use their initiative
• has a willingness and ability to prepare materials and resources for learning
• has good levels of literacy and numeracy
• a well organised practitioner with high expectations of achievement and behaviour
• committed to team building and developing good relationships
• keen to learn and develop their practice.
• hard working and proactive
• flexible in a busy school environment
• friendly and wants to be part of a team, who embodies our schools’ values, vision and motto
• clear and has strong communication skills

What we can offer:

• An experienced Leadership Team with a shared vision working in partnership across the federation.
• Hard-working teachers and leaders who strive to ensure that both pupils and staff enjoy coming to school.
• We are passionate about supporting our staff in their career development and success through care and guidance.
• A working environment that values wellbeing and supports work-life balance.
• Vibrant, multicultural and inclusive city schools that has positive, diverse communities and a determination that all children will succeed.
• A comprehensive range of CPD for all our staff through the partnership including in- school training and external specialist training.
• Performance management and coaching to support career progression.
• Exceptionally well-behaved children who love to learn.
• A relaxed, fun working environment where all adults are equally valued and supported.

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. You will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed.

The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references.

This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

To apply for this opportunity your detailed CV to Clarus Education now to be considered. We will be contacting those shortlisted within 48 hours of an application.

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