Are you an Early Years Practitioner / Nursery Practitioner / Early Years Educator / Nursery Nurse? Many different titles, but they all mean you do one important job of caring and educating the next generation! We are currently recruiting for an Assistant Practitioner to work in our Portswood setting with our 2-3 year olds. An Early Years Qualification is NOT required but childcare experience is desirable. DUTIES Be a responsible, reliable and effective member of staff working flexibly as part of the team to care for a group of children. Assist in the care, maintenance and cleaning of all toys and equipment within the nursery, recording and reporting any maintenance or safety issues/irregularities. Assist team members and colleagues with planning activities appropriate for the age group, following all supporting guidelines as laid out in the EYFS. Communicate clearly and efficiently with parents/guardians in regard to their child’s development encouraging active participation and interest in their child’s continual development and progress. Provide an appealing, creative and stimulating room and environment Ensure all company forms and procedures are filled out correctly Be familiar with and work within all company policies and procedures and report any breach in procedure All successful candidate will be subject to safer recruitment checks, including a full-completed Application Form and a DBS Checks. Full Time/ Part Time - Monday-Friday, 51 weeks a year -Salary Range-£21,424.00 - £26,020.80 (pro rata) For all Portswood employees an extra 0.30p per hour worked is paid, as a weighting payment, to recognise the location of the nursery. This is included within the Salary advertised * Subject to terms and conditions.