Job Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Nursery Practitioner (Level 2 or Level 3) to work at our friendly and caring nursery which is open from 7.30am - 5.30pm Monday to Friday. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in early years education, and experience working with children in a nursery setting. As a practitioner you will play a vital role in creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for young children, promoting their development and well-being.
Duties
- Provide high-quality care and education to children aged 0-5 years, ensuring their safety and well-being at all times.
- Plan and implement engaging activities that promote learning through play, fostering children's physical, emotional, and social development.
- Maintain accurate records of children's progress and development, communicating effectively with parents and guardians regarding their child's achievements.
- Collaborate with colleagues to create a positive team environment.
- Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, safeguarding policies, and nursery standards.
- Support children in developing essential life skills such as communication, independence, and social interaction.
- Promoting inclusion within the nursery, offering all children equal opportunities with regard to their religious persuasion, racial origins, gender, disabilities, cultural or linguistic background; in particular, challenging situations where racism or discrimination is displayed.
- Have an awareness of safeguarding children, including knowledge of signs and symptoms of abuse and safeguarding children procedures.
Skills
- Previous experience working with children in a childcare or nursery environment is essential.
- A qualification in early years education is essential.
- Excellent communication skills in English to engage with children, parents, and colleagues effectively.
- A genuine passion for childcare and commitment to fostering children's growth and development.
Butterflies Day Nurseries operates all year round, and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment.
Any formal offer of employment will be subject to pre-employment checks which include: ID and Right to Work in the UK checks, satisfactory references and online Google and social media searches, and a successful enhanced DBS certificate.
Please note: It is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are included on the children’s barred list held by the DBS. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation Of Offenders Act 1974, and subsequent amendments, which means you are therefore not entitled to withhold information about convictions which would otherwise be considered as ‘spent’. All applicants must therefore declare all previous convictions and cautions, including those that would normally be considered as ‘spent’, except those that are classed as protected offences.
Pay: £13.50-£14.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
