The Role
Little Beehive Nursery are looking for a Trainee Early Years Practitioner to join their setting. You will work directly with your colleagues to create an educational, caring environment for your children and a fulfilling and enjoyable workplace experience for your colleagues whilst you complete your SVQ level 3 CCLD.
32 hours per week over 4 days.
in the role you will:
· Ensure the room provides the best possible educational experience for children.
· Ensure your room provides a caring and nurturing environment.
· Work along-side an EYP to pro-actively work to deliver the curriculum for excellence.
· Work along-side an EYP to support, plan and evaluate activities with colleagues.
· Drive your own self development and continuous improvement.
· Work with your team to develop your Room and vision.
· Working in partnership with parent/cares on children’s learning.
· Ensure that health and safety is kept to a high standing within the learning environment.
· Working within local and national guidelines such as Care Inspectorate. Fife or Angus Council and Child Protection.
Working at Little Beehive
We offer a competitive salary, training progression and excellent benefits, including;
· 5 In-Service training days per year where training is tailored to your specific needs and interests.
· Training opportunities (SVQ 3 & 4, Childhood Practice BA, Froebel, Outdoor Learning/Forest Kindergarten and many more opportunities)
· 5:30pm to 6pm daily protected paperwork time.
· Christmas week closure
· Specialist training (Forest Schools, Heuristic play and more)
· Free Lunches (Hot & Cold)
· Real Living wage employer guarantee
· Career progression via internal promotion
· Free access to the Azilo training Library
· Health and Wellbeing support with Health Assured and free access to the Wisdom App
Who we are looking for
You must be enthusiastic and have genuine desire to inspire high-quality education. You have a keen interest in Early Years education, and are interested in progressing your understanding of the industry through continued training and development. You will strive to meet the needs of individual children; you will be able to create and maintain good connections with your team and parents/careers. You are able to adaptable to change and work pro-actively to solve problems in partnership with your colleagues.
Company Overview
Little Beehive Nursery is a close-knit group of six nurseries located in Fife, dedicated to delivering exceptional care and early education to young children. Our mission is to foster a nurturing environment where children can thrive and develop essential skills for their future.
Summary
We are seeking a passionate Trainee Early Years Practitioner to join our team at Little Beehive Nursery in Fife. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of young children in a supportive setting. The successful candidate will play a vital part in creating engaging learning experiences for our little learners.
Responsibilities
- Assist in planning and delivering age-appropriate activities that promote children's development.
- Support the daily care routines of children, ensuring their safety and well-being.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to maintain a high standard of nursery practice.
- Observe and record children's progress, providing feedback to senior staff.
- Foster positive relationships with children and their families.
- Contribute to a safe, clean, and stimulating environment.
- Support the implementation of nursery policies and procedures.
- Qualifications
- Enthusiasm for working with young children and a desire to learn.
- Good communication skills in English.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Previous nursery or childcare experience is advantageous but not essential.
- A genuine interest in early childhood development.
- Willingness to undertake relevant training.
- Valid driving license is preferred but not mandatory.
- Call-To-Action
Ready to make a positive impact on young lives? Join Little Beehive Nursery as a Trainee Early Years Practitioner and start your rewarding journey in early childhood education today!
Pay: £13,644.80 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
