Nursery assistant

We are looking for a Full Time Nursery Assistant to join our outstanding Nursery team. The Nursery Manager works closely with the Nursery Assistants to ensure all hours are covered. Our Nursery team strive to meet the individual needs of our children, giving them the social skills and confidence they need in their formative years and providing them with a sound platform for transition into school life. This post requires someone who loves working with and caring for children, and a confident user of ICT. They must be a self-starter who is able to work on their own initiative and as part of a team, and someone who would be able to help maintain high standards, good order and a happy, warm, stimulating and secure learning environment for our children. Responsibilities Required * To work with the team to deliver a flexible, high quality education and care to meet the needs of the children and their families * To plan and carry out observations on children as needed * To understand the role of children rsquo;s play in their physical, intellectual and emotional development * To be familiar with the aims and standards for learning in use at the Nursery - the Early Years Foundation Stage * To provide input to Nursery planning. To plan, carry out and evaluate activities for all children including differentiating where necessary to promote inclusion * To keep developmental records of key group children including updating Learning Journeys, regular evaluations of children rsquo;s development and contribute to a Transition Report when appropriate * To be fully involved in the children rsquo;s play, nurturing the children rsquo;s own creative potential through the activities offered and encouraging their full development * Hold a current paediatric first aid certificate and food hygiene certificate and be responsible for their updating * To report any safeguarding concerns over children and liaise with the appropriate external agencies, preserving confidentiality as necessary