Nursery Educator - Westminster
- Westminster, South West London
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Plan and Deliver Activities
- Develop and implement age-appropriate learning activities in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.
- Foster a creative, safe, and engaging learning environment, adapting resources to meet the needs of all children, including those with SEN.
- Supervise and Safeguard
- Monitor and ensure the safety, wellbeing, and personal care of children at all times.
- Maintain high standards of safeguarding, reporting concerns as per statutory guidelines.
- Observe and Assess
- Record observations of children's development, progress, and behaviour, sharing these with parents and senior staff.
- Support the development of individual learning plans for children as required.
- Promote Positive Relationships
- Develop strong, respectful relationships with children, their families, and colleagues.
- Facilitate effective communication with parents, providing regular feedback and support.
- Maintain Records and Hygiene
- Keep accurate records in accordance with statutory requirements (attendance, accidents, individual progress).
- Ensure the cleanliness and organisation of the nursery environment, adhering to health and safety regulations.
- Recognised Level 3 qualification in Childcare/Early Years Education (e.g., CACHE, NVQ, or equivalent)
- Relevant Teaching Certificate
- Experience working with children aged 0-5 in an early years setting
- Sound knowledge of the EYFS framework and child development milestones
- Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and independently
- Reliability, patience, and enthusiasm for early childhood education
- Paediatric First Aid certification
- Experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN)
- Intermediate IT skills for digital record-keeping and educational resources
- Multilingual skills relevant to the Westminster community
- Location: Westminster, Greater London
- Contract: Full-time, permanent
- Salary: Competitive and dependent on qualifications and experience
- Start Date: As soon as possible / On agreement