Apprentice & Level 2/3 Nursery Practitioners – Fulltime Nursery Practitioner – Apprentice level or level 2/3 Location – Harrogate HG2 area Pay rate - £12.80 per hour (£27,000 per annum) Contracted hours – 3,4 or 5 days available Interview availability – Looking to interview next week. Benefits for the nursery practitioner role: * Discounted gym membership * Profit sharing * Season ticket loan * Transport links About the nursery practitioner role: Our nursery practitioners work across the nursery with babies, toddlers and pre school age from 3 months old up to 5 years. The nursery practitioners’ primary duties include providing children with a safe environment to learn, helping them develop basic social and behavioural skills and engaging them in age-appropriate play activities. About the nursery: This nursery holds up to 50 children with 25 childcare staff. Based in Harrogate HG2 area. Requirements of the nursery practitioner role? * Support the nursery to grow and perform at a high standard, whilst ensuring that all legislation and EYFS frameworks are adhered to. * Create inspirational, creative, and effective learning environments in line with the needs of the children and the nursery. * Ensure the safety and welfare of children through a confident knowledge of safeguarding processes and procedures. * Implement the EYFS with a good understanding of child development. * Report any issues of concern to a senior team member or relevant services. * Work in partnership with parents and our partners to ensure our children thrive. * Show a positive attitude with children, parents, colleagues and visitors to maintain our happy nursery. What are we looking for? * A candidate that is keen to work in a nursery setting as a nursery practitioner. * Have a strong understanding of safeguarding procedures We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status. All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks. This role involves regulated activity with children. You should not apply if you are on the Childrens’ Barred List