Level 2 Practitioner

Level 2 Practitioner
Location:  Portswood, SO17 1DP

Salary: £19,968 (depending upon experience)

Hours: 40 hours per week (Between 7.30am and 6.30pm)

​Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

​Qualifications required: Level 2 in Childcare and Education or equivalent
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Benefits: Pension, 20 days annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays and 1 day off for birthday

Application
​Form

​If you wish to apply for this exciting position within Hopscotch please complete our online application form below:
JOB PURPOSE
To work as a member of the Hopscotch team providing the highest quality care for children encouraging and supporting their all round development working within all operational and legislative standards and guidelines.
CHILDCARE and EDUCATION
  • Have an awareness of Child Protection, Safeguarding and being able to report any concerns
  • Be able to fully understand the procedure for reporting any concerns to management
  • Participate as a key person where appointed, observing, assessing and planning each child’s development, next steps and individual needs taking specific interest in key children.
  • Supervise children at all times
  • Attend relevant courses and training
  • Work to all legislative standards and guidelines coaching any Level 2 Practitioners
 OPERATIONAL
  • Assist senior team members and colleagues with planning activities appropriate for the age group, following all supporting guidelines as laid out in the EYFS
  • Assist in the care, maintenance and cleaning of all toys and equipment within the nursery, recording and reporting any maintenance or safety issues/irregularities
  • Be a responsible, reliable and effective member of staff working flexibly as part of the team
  • Communicate clearly and efficiently with parents/guardians in regards to their child’s development encouraging active participation and interest in their child’s continual development and progress
  • Assist in the provision of an appealing, creative and stimulating room and environment
  • Ensure all company forms and procedures are filled out correctly
  • Be familiar with and work within all company policies and procedures and report any breach in procedure
 HEALTH and SAFETY
  • Take responsibility for your own personal awareness of all emergency and security procedures, drop of and collection policies
  • Work to the highest standard of cleanliness in all areas of the nursery paying particular attention to the nappy changing, food service and sleep areas
  • Ensure the highest levels of your own personal hygiene and to the cleanliness of the children
 STAFF                             
  • Attend all staff meetings as required
  • Participate in the company’s appraisal scheme establishing and working to a Personal Development Plan
  • Participate in all internal and external training/coaching courses as and when identified.
  • Participate in the company mentoring scheme.

PERSONAL SPEC
Essential
  • Natural affinity to children
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to work well in a team and independently
  • Reliable and trustworthy
  • Able to build relationships with others
  • Strong customer service skills
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Caring nature
  • Energetic
  • Willing to learn and progress further in knowledge
 Desirable
  • Former experience working in a childcare environment e.g. day nursery/after school club/school 
  • Knowledge of OFSTED, EYFS and other relevant childcare policies and programs
  • Knowledge of safeguarding and the role of a DSL