Nursery Nurse - SEN

MAIN PURPOSES AND SCOPE OF THE POST
To have a good understanding of the EYFS and how it informs your practice.
To be a key worker for and work with children with SEN, promoting a caring and
stimulating environment in order to promote the child's development (social,
physical, intellectual, emotional and spiritual) to the best of his/her potential.
To work effectively within a team and be able to take direction from your room
leader and other senior members of staff.
To provide a non-discriminatory service sensitive to the needs of Croydon's multicultural community.
To work within statutory requirements, and the Nurseries policies and procedures, including:
Equal Opportunities Policy
Health and Safety Legislation
Complaints Procedure
Open files/recording
Safeguarding
Confidentiality
To be able to work successfully in partnership with parents for the benefit of their
children.
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
To create a child-focused caring environment where each child's needs, e.g.,
learning, diet, medication, health, etc. are identified and addressed.
To work within small-group learning for children with SEN and contributing ideas to
curriculum development.
To carry out and record observations of children with SEN to identify needs and
monitor progress - including meeting with parents.
To work alongside the SEN & Safeguarding lead to provide high-quality support by
following the child's individual SEN Support pIan, tailored specifically to meet the
needs identified.
To demonstrate good teamwork and communication within the Nursery
environment.
To work closely with other childcare professionals.
To have a knowledge of child protection procedures.
To ensure the safety of the children in or outside of the nursery at all times.
To maintain a professional attitude towards children, parents and staff at all times.
To have an understanding of the Code of Practice for children with special
educational needs.
To undertake professional training in aspects of childcare as the need arises
through supervision with the Nursery Manager.
To work with other room staff to maintain a clean and tidy working environment.

SERVICE CONDITIONS
8am - 6pm 4 days
Salary and benefits
From £13.00 per hour depending on qualifications and experience working with
children with SEN (salaries are reviewed annually in April)
Generous staff childcare discount
Employer assistance programme
1 week Christmas closure
Company Pension Scheme
weeks annual leave incl. bank holidays (Additional week after 5 years' service)
Free DBS check
Free onsite parking
Free uniform