Job Description

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Set in the peaceful surroundings of Wivenhoe Park on our Colchester Campus the Day Nursery offers high quality care and education to children from 3 months to 5 years. We are open to the general public, university staff and students.

Early Years Educator

Closing Date: 23 September 2024
Interviews are planned for: 27 September 2024

Applications will need to be made athttps://vacancies.essex.ac.uk/tlive_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC107GF.open?VACANCY_ID=572327Wyou&WVID=9918109NEm&LANG=USA

38 hours across 4 days per week to be worked as required within the working operational window of 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday

NVQ Level 3 in childcare (or equivalent) is essential.
Paediatric first aid and safeguarding training is desirable.
Basic ICT skills to keep children's development records up to date using an online journal.
Experience working with early years and as a key person
A sound knowledge and understanding of the EYFS
Strong communication skills
To fulfil the requirements of a full DBS check

Duties of the Post:

• To be an effective key person, responsible for planning and implementing learning
opportunities specific to the needs and interests of key children.
• To develop and maintain a stimulating environment in which children are encouraged to
socialise and develop to their full potential.
• To liaise with other professionals when needed to maximise the opportunities for your key
children to develop to their full potential.
• To work closely with parents, meeting on a regular basis to keep them informed of their child's
developments.
• To value outdoor learning and actively engage in outdoor learning experiences, planning
activities and observing learning in the same way as the indoor leaning environment is used.
• To care for the wellbeing of the children, washing after 'accidents', first aid and care of children
taken ill until parents collect them.
• To work as part of a team and act as a buddy and key person when needed.
• To help create attractive displays of children's work and ensure they are presentable at all
times.
• To set up and serve snacks and lunch to a group of children, and clear away afterwards.
• To maintain a high standard of hygiene, cleanliness and safety in all areas of the Day Nursery
and at the end of the day, to enable cleaning staff to thoroughly clean the rooms.
• To participate in running the summer vacation Holiday Club if needed.
• To attend staff meetings and training to keep up to date with legislation and strategies of best
practice.
• It is expected that in emergency and unusual situations all staff will help with whatever duties
are necessary to ensure the effective operation of the Day Nursery.

General duties of the post will include:
• To adhere to the expectations of the Early Years Foundation Stage.
• To follow Ofsted requirements and develop an outstanding Early Years Environment.
• To be responsible for the safety and wellbeing of all children in the Day Nursery at all times.
• To ensure you have an up to date Safeguarding Certificate.
• To exhibit the highest standards of service and friendliness and to maintain at all times a high
standard of professionalism especially in relation to work practices, confidentiality and integrity.
• To be committed to equal opportunities.
• To follow health and Safety guidelines at all times
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the General Manager or their nominee
These duties are a guide to the work that the post holder will initially be required to undertake.
They may be changed from time to time to meet changing circumstances

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