Nursery Education Officer

Description:

Our Children’s Centre team is seeking a dedicated Nursery Education Officer to collaborate with educators and senior leaders in delivering planned activity programmes under the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.

The successful candidate will help ensure every child has the opportunity to develop to their full potential within a supportive, creative, and safe environment.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

Educational Delivery & Learning Support

• Devise, implement, track, and evaluate play-based activity programmes in line with the EYFS curriculum.
• Encourage children's independence, initiative, self-reliance, and problem-solving skills.
• Prepare and organize learning environments, ensuring children's achievements are displayed and celebrated.

Inclusion & Special Needs Support

• Initiate and review Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and Individual Education Plans (IEPs) in collaboration with the SENCO.
• Provide tailored learning support for children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) or English as an Additional Language (EAL).

Parent & Community Partnerships

• Serve as a key contact point for key parents and carers, developing collaborative home-nursery relationships.
• Lead initial home visits (accompanied by a colleague) and manage settling-in processes for new families.

Safeguarding & Child Welfare

• Adhere strictly to Child Protection and Safeguarding procedures, identifying concerns and preparing observational reports for case conferences.
• Assist with personal care routines, meal supervision, mobility support, and First Aid administration.

Person Specification

Qualifications:

• Minimum QCA-recognised Early Years / Childcare Level 3 qualification or equivalent.

Experience:

• Demonstrated experience working with young children at the Foundation Stage
• Experience in diverse and inclusive settings supporting children with special needs or disabilities.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Sound knowledge of child development and the EYFS curriculum.
• Thorough understanding of Child Protection, Safeguarding, and relevant childcare legislation.
• Ability to build warm, positive relationships with children, families, and multi-agency professionals.
• Good literacy, numeracy, and team-working capabilities.