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Summary
Millmead Children's Centre Partnership Limited (MCCPL) is looking for a committed, reliable, enthusiastic practitioner. You will have drive, passion and be committed to a high standard of good practice.
- Training course: Early years educator (level 3)
- Hours: Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm, Full Year (46 weeks), 37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date: Tuesday 1 September 2026
- Duration: 1 year 6 months
What you'll do at work
This important role will be as an Early Years Practitioner based in Meadow Nursery and will include to work as part of an experienced team to create a safe, caring and stimulating environment for children under 5 years.
Practitioners will support all children’s learning, education, development and understanding through play-based experiences and will respond to the child as an individual and work in partnership with parents/carers.
Duties will include:
- You will have a sound knowledge of child development and a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and Statutory Framework
- To create a safe, caring and stimulating environment for children under 5 years
- To support the children’s learning, education, development and understanding through play-based experiences.
- To respond to the child as an individual and work in partnership with parents/carers
- To meet Ofsted standards
- Comply with Kent County Council/ MCCPL Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy and Practice
- Undertake day to day duties across Childcare Services to ensure high standards of education and care are maintained
- Ensure consistent inclusive, high-quality education and care is provided at all times, adapting the environment to suit the individual needs of all children, particularly those who have additional/special educational needs
- Ensure preparation of rooms with appropriate play-based activities, including accessible equipment and food and drink
- To actively identify individual child needs and plan the implementation to meet these on a daily basis lead by the key worker/staff
- Establish positive relationships with parent/carers to ensure they are involved in their children’s education and development
- To provide warm, safe and stimulating environment with a caring educational setting based on health and safety requirements being met at all times for children and staff
- Ensure compliance with all MCCPL policies and procedures including Child Protection
- Participate in supervision and appraisal processes, ongoing internal/external training and development to improve practice
- Contribute to the overall development of the setting, liaising with parents/carers on their child’s development as appropriate
- Observe and record individual children’s development and learning
- Support developments, displays and varied activities in designated rooms to provide education and learning
- Ensure that children are appropriately supervised, and the Key Person buddy system is embedded into practice
- Any other duties identified by the Nursery Deputy or the Centre Manager
Where you'll work
MILLMEAD EARLY YEARS CENTRE
DANE VALLEY ROAD
MARGATE
CT9 3RU
Training schedule
- Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship Standard
- Paediatric First Aid
- Functional Skills in English and maths at level 2 if required
- Work-based and tutor-supported online training
- Preparation for End Point Assessment
- https://skillsengland.education.gov.uk/apprenticeships/st0135-v1-5
Desirable qualifications
- GCSE's in: English and maths (grade A* to C or 9 to 4)
- Any level 2 qualification in: Childcare or early years (grade Pass)
Skills
- Team working
- Patience
- A can-do attitude
- A willingness to learn
- Highest confidentiality
- Excellent listening skills
- Not be afraid to ask questions
- Excellent observation skills
- Flexibility
- A fast-paced setting
Other requirements
This is a fast-paced setting with a lot of safeguarding cases -confidentiality is essential. You will be required to set up and maintain a safe and clean environment from the start to finish of everyday. There are very high standards of cleanliness in this setting and the team are responsible for cleaning the setting at the end of every day. This job is not for the faint hearted it is very hard work. The reward of this role is enabling children to learn, flourish, and become confident and resilient in a caring and supportive environment. The children’s needs come first here, each practitioner is expected to understand their importance of providing a consistent service for the children and their team colleagues. You will need to be reliable and trustworthy; your attendance must be regular, and any personal issues will not impact your practice. If you can work to the above standard, you will form part of a very supportive, well established, highly skilled team. We pride ourselves on the work we do and the successful outcomes we provide for children and families.
About this employer
Meadow Nursery is a 62 place setting set within Millmead Children's Centre.
After this apprenticeship
- There would be an opportunity for permanent employment should both the employer and apprentice agree that the setting is suitable
Pay: From £8.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
