Key Practitioner – Mini VIP’s Nursery & Daycare, Winchcombe
- Level 2/3 Qualified
- Full‑time or Part‑time
- 3 or 4 day working week
- Options available Immediate Start Available
Can you see the magic of a muddy puddle?
Do you see a stick or a wand?
A sock or a puppet? A box or a boat?
Do children fill you with awe and wonder?
If you’re passionate about helping children learn through curiosity, imagination and play, Mini VIP’s might have the perfect opportunity for you.
About Mini VIP’s
Mini VIP’s Nursery & Daycare is a family‑run, friendly and thriving setting in Winchcombe. We provide high‑quality childcare for children aged 3 months to 12 years, operating all year round from 7:30am–6:00pm, closed only on Bank Holidays and over the Christmas period.
We have recently expanded, with:
- A new standalone Pre-School with large play areas
- Our own Forest School
- A new Tweenies (1–2 years) room, alongside Babies & Toddlers rooms
- Our specialist Oaklands SEND provision
- A busy Wrap Around After School Care service
- A fun, activity-packed Holiday Club
We are now looking for an enthusiastic, dedicated and confident Key Practitioner to join our growing team.
Your Role as a Key Practitioner
You will:
- Care for and supervise children’s physical, emotional and developmental needs
- Communicate closely with parents/carers to support children’s progress
- Contribute to planning and delivering fun, creative activities
- Keep accurate observations and development records
- Support positive behaviour strategies
- Promote safeguarding, wellbeing and safety at all times
- Assist in day‑to‑day organisation, cleanliness and care routines
- Support Wrap Around Care and Holiday Club when required
- Work flexibly, if required across Babies, Toddlers, Tweenies, Pre-School and SEND
- Attend training, staff meetings and occasional events
Qualifications & Skills
Essential
- Level 2 or Level 3 Childcare qualification
- Good literacy and numeracy
- Understanding of confidentiality and professional conduct
- Warm, caring, approachable and creative
- Reliable, organised, honest and self‑motivated
- Ability to work well under pressure
- Effective communication with children, families and colleagues
Desirable but not essential as training provided
- Paediatric First Aid Certificate
- Safeguarding Children Level 2 Certificate
- Food Safety & Hygiene Level 2 Certificate
- Enhanced DBS Certificate, registered with the Update Service
- Understanding of Early Years curriculum frameworks
Safer Recruitment
We follow safer recruitment procedures. Successful candidates must provide suitable references and complete an Enhanced Childcare DBS check.
Apply Today
We urgently need passionate Early Years practitioners who want to help children thrive.
Call Vicky our HR Advisor on 01242 603352
Email: [email protected]
Help us create magical moments every single day for our Mini VIPs
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Contract, Permanent, Apprenticeship
Pay: £25,645.00-£29,203.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Childcare
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
Application question(s):
- Can you commute daily to Winchcombe, Gloucestershire?
Licence/Certification:
- DBS? (preferred)
- NVQ Level 2 or 3 within Childcare and Education (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
