Harwich Connexions Noah's Nursery are currently looking for passionate nursery practitioner(s) for bank cover. Please note these roles are all year round ONLY. We are open 8-6 Monday to Thursday and 8 to 5 on Friday's. Harwich Connexions Nurseries are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
To apply for this role you will be passionate about working with children. As a Nursery Practitioner you will be responsible for ensuring the highest level of care and education supporting children’s individual learning. You will be a driven and committed individual with a warm and positive approach to child centred learning.
You will have the following experience, skills and attributes -
- Have a full and relevant level 2 or 3 qualification in Childcare
- Be an inspiring practitioner with a sound knowledge of child development and the EYFS.
- Hold a current paediatric first aid certificate
- Skills of detecting the wee jiggle
- Commitment to helping children thrive and get the best start in life.
- Be skilled in leading the delivery of all aspects of teaching and learning in early years.
- Roar like a dinosaur or tiger at any given moment.
- Have a creative mind for fun & exciting educational activities
- Previous experience of working with young children and able to work as part of a team.
- Satisfactory Disclosure Barring Services Check and references.
- Be a creative play dough maker
- Have strong written and verbal communication skills
As Nursery Practitioner role responsibilities include –
- Be fully aware of safeguarding
- Provide safe, creative and developmentally appropriate play activities, with regard to health and safety, ensuring that each child is working towards their goals.
- Act as designated key person for an allocated number of children.
- Jumping in muddy puddles to make a bigger splash!
- Develop positive partnership with parents and professionals.
- Maintain the safety of children within your care at all times, both indoors and outside.
- Love being covered in paint (and snot)
- Ensure you observe, plan and know children’s learning and development to the EYFS.
- Work in a non-discriminatory way, supporting the ideals of equal opportunities and respecting cultures and traditions.
Experience
- Proven experience working with children in a nursery or similar setting is essential.- Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written.
- A genuine passion for childcare and commitment to providing the highest standards of care.
- Ability to manage challenging situations calmly and effectively while maintaining professionalism.
- As part of the nursery team you will be eligible for the following benefits -
- Increasing holiday scheme.
- Discounted childcare at our nurseries
- Ongoing professional development, training and promotional opportunities.
- Uniform provided.
- Nursery Practitioners will be part of a community run, not for profit business with a positive, friendly outlook.
- Have free cuddles at any given moment.
If you are enthusiastic about nurturing young minds and making a positive impact on their early years, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity as a Bank Nursery Practitioner.
Harwich Connexions Noah's Nursery are a disability confident employer.
Pay: £13.09 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
Experience:
- Childcare: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
Work Location: In person
