Job Summary

• The care and supervision of the children with regard to their physical, emotional and intellectual needs.
• Support the teacher in the preparation of activities, to meet children\xe2\x80\x99s individual needs, ensuring effective communication within the Nursery.
• Supporting activities with all children to ensure their safety and to facilitate their physical, emotional and educational development.
• Support children to become familiar within Nursery and to feel confident and safe
• Support children\xe2\x80\x99s basic care needs i.e. toiletry, meal time
• Ensuring confidentiality is maintained within the Nursery
• Positive management of children\xe2\x80\x99s behavior
• Preparation, care, cleanliness and maintenance of the playrooms and equipment
• Helping and supporting new staff to fit into the Nursery. Being a good role model for them
• Supervision of meals and mealtimes, and where appropriate, preparation of babies\xe2\x80\x99 bottles
• Working as part of a team
• Attendance of staff meetings as arranged by the Nurse
• Participating in regular publicity, open weekends and children\xe2\x80\x99s outings

• Ability to take personal responsibilities for organizing day-to-day tasks.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to work in a discreet and sensitive manner.
• Knowledge of the policies and procedures within Nursery.
• Ability to establish positive relationship with children and show empathy to their needs.
• Ability to consistently and effectively implement agreed behavior management strategies.
• Ability to communicate with children and staff.
• A warm positive approach to working with children.