Location: Smiley Stars Nursery – Crosshill
Hours: 40 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent
Smiley Stars Nursery - Crosshill is looking for a dedicated and creative Early Years Practitioner to join our team and help us provide a warm, stimulating, and safe environment for every child.
About the Role
As an EYP, you’ll be a key part of the children’s daily care and learning experience.
You will be -
- helping to plan, deliver, and reflect on meaningful learning experiences
- tracking children's development, and build strong relationships with children and their families.
- working closely with our room seniors and management team, and support apprentices and assistants in delivering quality care across the nursery.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Planning and delivering engaging, age-appropriate learning experiences
- Acting as a key worker for a small group of children
- Tracking children's development and maintaining learning journals
- Supporting children's care routines, mealtimes, rest, and toileting/nappies
- Communicating with parents and attending meetings
- Collaborating with your room team and supporting new staff
- Contributing to a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment
- Attending training and supporting continuous improvement
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What We’re Looking For
- SVQ Level 3 in Early Learning & Childcare (or equivalent)
- Strong understanding of relevant curriculums - Realising the Ambition and Curriculum for Excellence
- Positive, reliable, and professional attitude
- Ability to work flexibly and collaboratively within a team
- Confident communicator with children, parents/carers and staff
- Experience in key working and observation-based planning
- PVG Scheme membership (or willingness to join)
- SSSC registration (or eligibility to register)
What We Offer
- A caring and supportive work environment
- A nursery that values warmth, teamwork, and high standards
- Opportunities to lead and mentor others
- Ongoing CPD and training opportunities
- Uniform provided
Smiley Stars Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This role is subject to PVG membership, SSSC registration, and satisfactory references.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
