We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic and committed Early Years Practitioner to join our nursery team.
Hours of work
- 41 hours per week
- 7.45am–6.00pm over four days
- A consistent weekday off each week
Rate of pay: £14.00 per hour
£500 joining bonus for applicants who hold a full and relevant Level 3 early years qualification or above. The bonus is payable following the successful completion of the probationary period and is subject to the applicable terms and conditions.
Main duties will include:
- Providing high-quality care and education in accordance with the Early Years Foundation Stage.
- Building warm, secure and positive relationships with children.
- Supporting children’s learning and development through purposeful play, interactions and experiences.
- Acting as a key person and working closely with children and their families.
- Observing children’s development and using this knowledge to plan appropriate next steps and learning opportunities.
- Supporting children’s individual needs, including children with SEND and those who may require additional support.
- Promoting children’s health, safety, emotional wellbeing and independence.
- Following safeguarding, child-protection, health and safety, confidentiality and data-protection procedures.
- Working collaboratively with parents, carers, colleagues and other professionals.
- Helping to maintain an engaging, inclusive, safe and well-organised learning environment.
- Carrying out personal-care routines respectfully and in accordance with children’s individual needs.
- Participating in staff meetings, supervision, training and continued professional development.
The successful applicant will:
- Hold a full and relevant Level 3 early years qualification or above.
- Have a sound understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage.
- Understand their responsibilities for safeguarding children and promoting their welfare.
- Be confident in supporting children’s learning, development and emotional wellbeing.
- Be warm, patient, dependable and enthusiastic.
- Have strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Be able to build positive and professional relationships with children, families and colleagues.
- Be committed to inclusive practice and meeting the individual needs of every child.
- Be willing to undertake relevant training and continue developing their professional knowledge.
We offer a supportive working environment, a thorough induction programme and ongoing opportunities for training and professional development.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory safer-recruitment and pre-employment checks. These will include an Enhanced DBS check with the appropriate barred-list check, two satisfactory references—including one from the applicant’s current or most recent employer—identity and right-to-work checks, employment-history checks and verification that the applicant’s qualification is full and relevant for the role.
If you would like to apply, please send your CV and a covering letter explaining why you would be suitable for the position to:
Julie Thompson, Quality Improvements
[email protected]
Applicants selected for interview will be contacted by email. Please check your inbox, including your junk or spam folder, during the days following your application.
Pay: From £14.00 per hour
Expected hours: 41.0 per week
Benefits:
- Childcare
- Company events
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
