Banana Moon Day Nurseries is currently seeking a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner for Lunch Cover to join our dedicated team. This role is vital in ensuring that our children receive high-quality care and supervision during lunchtime, allowing them to enjoy their meals in a safe and supportive environment.
Key Responsibilities:
* Assist children during lunchtime, ensuring they are well-fed and comfortable.
* Supervise and engage children in lunchtime activities, maintaining a positive atmosphere.
* Support the meal preparation and clear-up process alongside kitchen staff.
* Maintain a healthy and safe environment for children, following all safeguarding policies.
* Build positive relationships with children, thus enhancing their social skills and interactions.
* Communicate effectively with parents and caregivers regarding their children’s lunchtime experience.
* Work closely with other staff members during lunch cover shifts to ensure continuity of care.
Requirements:
* Minimum Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education or equivalent.
* Experience working with young children, preferably in a nursery or childcare setting.
* Strong knowledge of child development and best practices in early years education.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
* Passionate about promoting a positive, safe, and engaging environment for children.
* DBS check and right to work in the UK.
* Bupa Employee Assistance. We all have times in our life when we need a little extra support, which is why we’re working with Bupa to bring all of our employees a free, 24-hour confidential helpline service.
* Childcare discount for staff up to 70%.
* Extra day off on (or as close to) your birthday.
* A unique Early Learning and Development program for our children
* Less paperwork is involved, meaning that you can spend more time with the children
* Use of tablets that are linked to our bespoke 'Parent App', giving instant messages to and from parents about their child's day and development
* State-of-the-art technology, including a biometric entry system, an interactive screen for our Preschool children as well as our Parent App and tablets
* Excellent rates of pay (based on experience and qualification)
* Great holiday entitlement
* Great career prospects
* You will be provided with a uniform if offered the job
* If you feel that you are looking for a challenge, or simply want to further your experience with the possibility of promotion and working your way up in a company, this is where you should apply!
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