To provide high-quality early years education and care for children aged 6 months to 5 years, supporting their development in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework. The postholder will work across all rooms as needed, contributing to a stimulating, safe, and nurturing environment that promotes each child's individual learning and well-being.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide high-quality care and education for children aged 6 months to 5 years, adapting practice to meet the needs of different age groups.
  
• Support the planning and delivery of age-appropriate, engaging activities in line with the EYFS framework.
  
• Work flexibly across all nursery rooms, adapting to the needs of the setting and covering shifts (8:00–4:00 / 10:00–6:00).
  
• Observe, assess, and record children’s development, contributing to individual learning journeys and progress reports.
  
• Promote children’s independence, confidence, and emotional well-being through consistent, nurturing interactions.
  
• Maintain a safe, clean, and inclusive learning environment, ensuring safeguarding, health, and hygiene procedures are always followed.
  
• Build strong, positive relationships with children, parents/carers, and the wider nursery team.
  
• Support children with care routines including feeding, toileting, nappy changing, and rest periods, in line with individual needs.
  
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to plan, evaluate, and improve learning experiences.
  
• Participate in regular staff meetings, training, and professional development opportunities.
  
• Uphold the nursery’s policies, procedures, and values, including equal opportunities, safeguarding, and health & safety.
  
• Support transitions between rooms and phases of learning, ensuring continuity of care and emotional support for children.
  
• Communicate effectively with parents/carers regarding their child’s day, development, and well-being.
  

Requirements

• Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education/Childcare (e.g., CACHE, NVQ, NNEB, or equivalent).
  
• Experience working in an early years setting with children aged 6 months to 5 years.
  
• Sound knowledge of the EYFS and child development.
  
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
  
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
  
• Flexible and adaptable approach to working across age groups and shift patterns.
  
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.