Job Title: Nursery Practitioner, Maternity Cover
Location: YMCA North Tyneside, Church Way, North Shields, NE29 0AB
Job Type: Fixed-Term, 12 Month Contract
Salary: Up to £20,982 per annum
Hours of Work: 30 hours per week
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate individual to join our team as a Nursery Practitioner for a Fixed-Term role, located at YMCA North Tyneside on Church Way in North Shields. If you are passionate about helping children reach their potential and ensuring our communities can hope, belong, contribute, and thrive, we encourage you to apply!
- Do you hold a Level 3 childcare qualification and possess a deep understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and Ofsted standards?
- Do you have a passion for working within an organisation committed to ensuring all individuals feel they hope, belong, contribute, and thrive in their community?
- Are you able to build positive, respectful, and constructive relationships with both children and their families?
If you answered yes, we want to hear from you!
What Will You Be Doing?
As a Nursery Practitioner, you will work throughout our nursery rooms to deliver an appropriately high standard of childcare and early education. Your main responsibilities will include:
- Supporting the room lead and carrying out the planning and delivery of engaging activities to bring about effective learning.
- Listening carefully to children, valuing their views, and ensuring every child is treated as an individual in line with EYFS requirements.
- Communicating sensitively and working in close partnership with parents, carers, and families to share information regarding their child's well-being and development.
- Working collaboratively with colleagues and supporting the Nursery management team to help the setting reach an "Outstanding" grading with OFSTED.
What Skills Or Experience Do You Need?
To be successful in this rewarding role, it is essential that you have:
- A Level 3 childcare qualification (NNEB, BTEC, NVQ, CACHE, or similar).
- Detailed knowledge and a clear understanding of Ofsted Standards and the EYFS framework.
- The ability to plan, implement, and evaluate age-appropriate learning opportunities, alongside clear leadership and teamwork skills.
- A current first aid qualification.
While not essential, the following are desirable:
- At least 2 years of post-qualifying experience in a daycare setting.
- Experience working in a culturally diverse area and a commitment to equal opportunities.
- A full, clean driving licence.
Ready to Apply?
If you feel this is the perfect opportunity to make a positive impact and you bring the compassion and skills we’re looking for, please apply today and start your journey with us!
Please note, this post requires proof of right to work in the UK, satisfactory references and a satisfactory enhanced DBS Disclosure (the cost of which will be met by the employer).
For more detailed information regarding our commitment to Safeguarding, Equal Opportunities, and the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders, please see our website - https://ymcanorthtyneside.org/ymca-vacancies/
Pay: Up to £13.45 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Gym membership
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Sick pay
Experience:
- Nursery: 1 year (preferred)
- Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
