We are looking for an enthusiastic, caring and fun practitioner to join our team.
Applicants MUST have a full and relevant level 3 qualification in Early Years, and a ideally a minimum of 3 years experience (excluding student placement) of working in an early years setting.
Bouncing Beans is a welcoming, calm and friendly environment where we place a high level of importance on supporting our staff's happiness as much as our children's. If you are looking for a great place to work and are passionate about early years education, we would love you to join our team!
The role:
The position is based in our 2 to 3 year old room, working either part time Mondays and either a Tuesday or Wednesday, 16.5 hours per week, or full time up to 43 hours per week. The hours of work are 8.00am to 5.00pm with one 5.30pm finish each week. Our 2 to 3 year old room has a maximum of 9 children with a minimum of two staff (additional staff may be in a room to support SEN). There is an option for somone on a part time contract to work additional hours should you wish covering staff holidays, absence and sickness.
You will be expected to take on key person responsibilities and you will be given time away from the room and children, within your normal working hours for planning and to complete children's records.
The Room Leader opportunity comes with a full induction and mentoring programme allowing time for you to become confident with our settings policies, procedures and approach to learning before taking on the additional responsibilities of this role.
In our setting we strive to create a culture of curiosity, awe and wonder which is guided by our use of The Curiosity Approach®. We train our staff in The Curiosity Approach, using our beautiful and engaging setting to support children’s learning through endless play opportunities.
What we offer:
Without staff who love coming to work, feel supported in their workplace and are able to be at their best, we cannot support our children to reach their best. Therefore, we think it is vital to offer all our staff a comprehensive package. We can offer you:
- a supportive and friendly working environment
- Free uniform - comfy fleeces, polos, hoodies, coat and waterproofs
- paid morning tea break (drinks included)
- additional holiday award
- Annual bonus
- discounted childcare for your own children
- salary that is always above the minimum wage - Reviewed 1st April annually
- paid training - support in your personal career development, and unlimited access to training courses
- staff rewards & treats!
- On Site parking
- Free eye test and glasses discount with Specsavers
- Regular supervision meetings with focus on staff well-being across all aspects of nursery life
- team events paid for by the company
How to apply:
For further information about the position and to receive an application form, please contact us on 01953 857311 or by email.
We are registered with ‘SAFER’ protecting the children, staff and volunteers in our care. Appointment to the position is subject to an enhanced DBS check and the receipt of two suitable references. The candidate will not be required to pay for the DBS check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitate of Offenders Act 1974 responsibilities
Pay: £12.90-£13.90 per hour
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Employee mentoring programme
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Language:
Licence/Certification:
- Level 3 in Early Years Education (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
