Bank Nursery Practitioner: College Nursery TTO

The on-site college nursery is located in the Arts Centre site. It opened in September 2019, following the amalgamation of 2 college nurseries. The nursery provides fully funded childcare for eligible students, with a small number of fee-paying places available for staff of the college.

The purpose of the role is to work as part of the nursery staff team, contributing to the delivery of a high standard of care and education to the children and families using the provision. The post holder has safeguarding responsibility, responding to, and reporting safeguarding and child protection incidents on an immediate basis in line with policies, procedures and protocols.

The post holder will support the daily running and administration of the nursery, adhering to The City of Liverpool College policies and procedures and all relevant legislation and guidance including the Childcare Act 2006, Working Together 2018, Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, Prevent Duty, Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Ofsted framework, Health and Safety, GDPR compliance, Food Standards Agency, and Local Authority requirements.

Key Responsibilities

To work within the staff: child ratios, to a professional level that meets the required standards and conditions of registration
To actively participate in the delivery of flexible and innovative, high-quality childcare that is tailored to meet the needs of our learners
To contribute to the construction and delivery of a fully inclusive, integrated curriculum adhering to the principles of the EYFS
Partake in supervision arrangements, staff meetings, discussions and peer observations. Assisting the leadership team by taking the minutes when asked, to ensure accurate records of such meetings are kept
To act as a key person to a designated group of children, observing, planning and recording each child’s development and in line with the EYFS statutory framework.
Ensure the personalised learning and development package devised for each key child is tailored to meet their individual needs
Assist with claims for free entitlement hours as requested and support parents to complete acclaim form
Assist in the purchasing of consumables for the nursery, as required and ensure adequate supplies are maintainable.
Responsible for the accurate completion and monitoring of attendance registers and ensure other records requited are up to date and managed in line with Data Protection and GDP regulations.
Contribute as required, to any Ofsted inspection
Ensure the health and safety, security and welfare of children, staff, students and visitors

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Essential Criteria:
Relevant qualification in Early Years Childcare/Education (Level 2 minimum)
Recent experience of working with children in a pre-school setting
Knowledge and understanding of child development, key legislative framework, The Early Years Foundation Stage, safeguarding and child protection practices
Good organisational skills and effective time management to ensure delegated tasks are completed and deadlines met. Ability to work under own initiative
Effective communication and team working skills
Experience of the Key Person role
Personal qualities of integrity, honesty, transparency and commitment to/ownership of the mission & values of the College.
Positive personality - self-motivated, passionate & driven to achieve the best outcome for students
Commitment to own professional development and to participate fully in training opportunities
Be a conversant user of MS and IT systems and have a willingness to learn and develop ICT skills to ensure effective productivity
Willingness & ability to embrace new systems to drive forward initiatives within the nursery
Desirable Criteria:
Willingness & ability to contribute to the development of the college nursery

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