Nursery Practitioner (Level 3 EYFS Qualification)

Knight Education are currently looking for an enthusiastic, hard working and bright Nursery Practitioner to join an independant Nursery for an immediate start. Must hold a Level 3 EYFS Qualification. Building confidence and self-belief with an emphasis on positive feedback and rewards is intrinsic in all they do. There is a strong culture of teachers and parents working together to ensure pupils’ welfare; our open-door policy means that parents can feel fully involved from the outset. The Nursery Practitioner will be required to: • Assist the Room Lead with general classroom duties including helping the children to settle on arrival, taking children to the loo and encourage independence with washing hands etc. Prepare juice, fruit and/or biscuits for the children and clean up afterwards

• • Assist the Room Lead in ensuring that the classroom is well organised, tidy and functioning effectively. Prepare for and clear up after craft and topic sessions
• • Assist the Room Lead in the preparation of wall displays.

• Ensure that the right level of discipline is maintained in the classroom and that the children follow the class rules.
• Attend training days, staff meetings, parents’ evenings and any other functions as required by the Head. Be available to parents for advice and discussion regarding their child, each day.
• Play a full part in the life of the School, be flexible and aware of what is happening throughout the school. Undertake pastoral and supervisory duties in the School as required.
• The Nursery Practitioner is expected to be in school between the contracted hours each school day and for preparation days prior to the beginning and end of each term, as designated by the Head, to whom the Nursery Practitioner (Room Lead) is responsible (Deputy Head teacher in his/her absence).
• Must hold a relevant Level 3 EYFS Qualification. Salary The School has its own competitive salary which is reviewed annually. There is a Workplace Pension Scheme available to all staff.

Knight Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring check