Little Rascals is a family-run day nursery dedicated to providing exceptional care for children aged 3 months to 5 years. Our mission is to create a nurturing environment where children can thrive and develop through play and learning. Our opening hours are Monday to Friday 7:30am-6:00pm, throughout the year.
We are seeking a motivated, enthusiastic Early Years Educator to join our team. In this role, you will play a vital part in fostering a safe and engaging learning environment for young children, helping them grow and develop essential skills.
We ask that you
- Have experience of working with children under 5, as a key person
- Hold a Level 2/ 3 Childcare Qualification
- Have a sound knowledge of the EYFS
- Have good organisational skills
- Have a caring and positive attitude
- Have a professional and positive approach
- Can ‘Play’ and have fun
- Can work as part of a team
- Can show initiative and be well organised
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality care and education to children in the nursery, ensuring their safety and well-being.
- Develop and implement engaging learning activities that promote early childhood development.
- Communicate effectively with children, parents, and colleagues to provide a supportive environment.
- Maintain organised records of children's progress and activities.
- Collaborate with team members to enhance the overall learning experience and manage daily operations.
Salary stated is based on a Level 3 qualification and full time hours, ( 40) equivalent and is dependent on qualification and experience. Hours are flexible. Position could be Part time (18 hours a week) or Full time (37.5 or 40 hours a week)
The position is subject to a successful DBS clearance check at enhanced level. You will also be required to sign up to the DBS update service.
We also follow safer recruiting practices and therefore ask all candidates to complete an application form.
You can obtain this by emailing us or by telephoning 01903 600577 during nursery opening hours (7:30am-6:00pm).
We will invite successful applicants for an interview and a trial play session.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £27,040.00-£28,080.00 per year
Benefits:
- Childcare
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
Work Location: In person
