Early Years Practitioner - Near Melksham
If you are passionate about the early years and want to work somewhere that genuinely invests in its team, this could be the role for you.
We are working with an established and growing nursery near Melksham to find a qualified Early Years Practitioner for their Baby Room. The nursery has a strong reputation built on consistency, quality and a team culture that supports everyone to do their best work.
You will be someone who loves being hands-on, is comfortable getting stuck in outdoors and messy play alike, and understands the value of building genuine relationships with young children and their families. A Level 3 Early Years qualification is preferred, although Level 2 candidates will be considered. 2 years experience in a similar setting is also preferred.
Role Overview:
* Located near Melksham
* Based in the Baby Room
* Full-time, 40 hours Monday to Friday
* Permanent position
* Start from 13th April, or sooner if possible
* All year round (including school holidays)
* £22,568 – £27,040 per year
The Ideal Candidate Will:
* Possess a valid DBS on the update service (or we can process a new one for you).
* Hold a Level 3 Early Years qualification
* Have at least two years of experience working within an early years or childcare setting.
* Possess a strong understanding of child development and how young children learn.
* Be passionate about creating engaging, nurturing experiences that support every child's growth and development.
* Have the communication skills to build positive, trusting relationships with children, families and colleagues alike.
* Be a natural team player who contributes to a collaborative and supportive working environment
* Be confident managing the demands of a busy nursery setting while maintaining a positive atmosphere.
If this sounds like the opportunity you've been looking for, we want to hear from you.
About Apple A Day
We are a teacher-run education recruitment company with a difference. For over 10 years we have been providing local nurseries, schools, School Leaders, Teachers and Teaching Assistants with an award-winning service. Our company are experts in our sector and supply the highest calibre of teachers in a professional and urgent yet considered manner.
We work in partnership with a variety of early years, primary, secondary and SEN settings and take pride in supplying them with only the very best Senior Leaders, Teaching and Support Staff across Wiltshire and BANES.
Our Commitment to Safer Recruitment
Apple a Day is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Therefore, any successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and referencing, and all applicants will be fully vetted in line with Safer Recruitment, KCSIE, and APSCo guidance.
We are committed to upholding values of respect, integrity, transparency, and safer recruitment, fostering a professional environment built on trust and excellence in all aspects of our work.
An Apple a Day Supply is an equal opportunities employer. We seek to ensure equality of opportunity in employment and the fair treatment of all employees. We seek to ensure that no employee or prospective employee will receive less favourable treatment on grounds that cannot be justified.
Please note, due to the volume of applicants, only successful applicants will be contacted