Nursery Practitioner

The Sheffield College is a further and higher education institution dedicated to providing academic, vocational, and professional qualifications to approximately 13,000 young people and adults annually. Our mission is to transform lives through learning, advocating for inclusivity and diversity at every step.

About the Role

The Sheffield College are currently looking for a Nursery Practitioner to join the team. This role is to provide a nursery facility within the College providing a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for children placed in the setting.

This is a great opportunity to work as part of a team in order to provide an enabling environment in which all individual children can play, develop and learn! You will be involved in creating a warm, friendly and stimulating atmosphere in which the children can develop emotionally, socially and educationally through individual attention and group activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Work as a member of the nursery team to ensure that high standards of care is provided
• Promote and create an educationally stimulating environment in accordance with Every Child Matters and Early Years Foundation Stage Framework
• To take an interest in the children and their families, to treat them as individuals and with respect at all times. Ensuring the provision of a high-quality environment to meet the needs of individual children having an awareness of any disabilities, family cultures and medical histories
• To advise manager/deputy of any concerns
• To provide support for any children with special educational needs and liaise with senior members of staff to promote their welfare and development As well as supporting all co-ordinators
• To ensure good standards of safety, hygiene and cleanliness are maintained at all times.

Skills & Knowledge

We strive to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from individuals who believe they can contribute effectively to this role. While not mandatory, we are particularly interested in candidates who embody the following qualities:

• Relevant Childcare Qualification NVQ3 or equivalent
• First Aid at Work Certificate or willingness to work towards
• Ability to plan nursery activities incorporating the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum
• Good timekeeping

Closing Date: 1st November 2024

Interview Date: 6th November 2024