Baby Room Senior Practitioner – Nursery – Haringey

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior Practitioner for the Baby Room of a small, independent nursery in Haringey working alongside a highly experienced team.

No two days are the same, so we’re looking for hands-on individuals who enjoy getting involved, building positive relationships with children and contributing to a happy and stimulating nursery environment. You’ll work closely with a supportive team to provide high-quality care and meaningful learning experiences tailored to each child’s individual needs.

The ideal candidate will have a genuine love for working with infants and a commitment to their growth and development.

As the Senior Practitioner, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Baby Room, ensuring a safe, nurturing, and educational environment for the children in your care. The role involves caring for 6 children, working alongside 1 practitioner.

Package includes a generous salary, daily hot lunch, enrolment into the company pension scheme, 4 weeks paid holiday, and a commitment to investment in training and development.

If you are passionate about working with children and have the requisite skills and qualifications, we would love to hear from you.

• Lead and supervise the baby room staff.
• Ensure all staff members adhere to nursery policies and procedures.
• Conduct regular team meetings and provide guidance, support, and training as needed.
• Perform staff appraisals and participate in recruitment and selection processes.
•  Drive continuous improvement in the quality of care and education provided.

• Plan and deliver a high-quality, age-appropriate activities and learning experiences that meets the developmental needs of the children.
• Create a warm, welcoming, and stimulating environment where children feel secure and happy.
• Ensure the safety, and well-being of all children in the Baby Room.
• Observe, assess, and record each child's progress, and plan for their individual needs.
• Maintain effective communication with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child's progress.

• Supervise meals and mealtimes and  where appropriate the preparation of babies’ bottles and meals.
• Ensure that the allergy and dietary requirements of all children within the nursery are adhered to.
• Ensure the safety and welfare of the children at all times.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards.
• Conduct daily health and safety checks of the room and equipment.
• Follow safeguarding procedures and report any concerns to the designated safeguarding lead.
• Adhere to all nursery policies and procedures.

• Build strong, positive relationships with parents and caregivers.
• Communicate regularly with parents about their child's progress and daily activities.
• Organize and participate in parent meetings and events.

• Maintain accurate records of children’s development, attendance, and any incidents.
• Ensure all documentation is up-to-date and complies with regulatory requirements.
• Manage room resources and equipment, ensuring they are well-maintained and used effectively.

• Work collaboratively with colleagues to create a cohesive team environment.
• Participate in staff meetings, training sessions, and continuous professional development.
• Build positive relationships with parents and caregivers.
• Perform any other duties as required by the Room Leader or Nursery Manager.

• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Patience, empathy, and a genuine passion for working with children.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Creativity in planning engaging and educational activities.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.
• Able to lift carrying, and moving children and equipment.
• Flexibility to work various shifts as needed.

• NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce or equivalent.
• GCSE Maths / English at Grade C or above or Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Maths.

• Current Paediatric First Aid certification.
• Current Safeguarding certification.
• Current COSHH certification.
• Current Food and Hygiene certification.

• Commitment to continuous professional development.
• Physically able to carry out the requirements of the role.
• Flexibility to work various shifts as needed.
• Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply for one)*.