Nursery Education Officer

Description

Our local government clients are recruiting a Nursery Education Officer. In collaboration with the Senior CC officer/Teacher/Room Leader/Extended Services Leader, to devise and implement a planned programme of activities in line with the Early Years curriculum to ensure each child can develop to their full potential, either within day-care or extended services

Your key responsibilities will include:

Encourage children's development, independence, self-reliance, initiative and problem-solving skills. Maintain respectful and genuine interactions with children by using warm and responsive communication strategies tailored to their individual needs.

• Oversee the introduction and settling-in process for children and families into the centre, including initial home visit (accompanied by a colleague) with parents and giving initial information on centre policies.
• Initiate and implement EHCPs through regular liaison with SENCO, according to centre policy.
• To assist in the Early Years Child Protection Procedures for identifying and monitoring children in need of protection, and to assist in the preparation.

Qualification – Essential

• GCSEs or equivalent to include Maths and English
• Minimum QCA recognised Early Years/Childcare Level 3 qualification or equivalent.
• Advanced IT Skills- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), social media.

Qualifications, Knowledge, and Experience Requirements - Criteria to be Evaluated at the Shortlisting Stage.

• Experience of working with young children at the Foundation Stage
• Experience working with children in a diverse environment, including those who may have special needs and disabilities.
• A sound knowledge and understanding of child development.
• Knowledge of First Aid.
• Knowledge of relevant childcare policies/codes of practice and awareness of appropriate legislation.
• Good working knowledge and ability to implement the Early Years
• Foundation Stage/curriculum and informal learning through play.
• Knowledge of Child Protection and Safeguarding procedures and commitment to keep children safe.
• Good numeracy and literacy skills.
• Effective use of ICT to support learning and communication.
• Ability to foster good relationships with children, parents/carers and colleagues.
• Ability to self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities.
• Ability to work constructively as part of a team, understanding group room roles and responsibilities and own position within these.
• Ability to prepare, maintain and update children's records and reports.

Essential Compliance Requirements

• 5 Years' References.
• Enhanced DBS
• A pre-engagement screening is mandatory for this role. Please be prepared for this additional step in the application process.

Diamond Blaque Group, a leading provider in the public sector, is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. Our organisation is deeply committed to fostering an environment of equal opportunity and diversity in the workplace.