Are you passionate about nurturing young minds and creating a magical learning environment where children flourish? Then this could be the dream role for you. We are seeking an enthusiastic Level 2 or 3 Early Years Practitioner to join our friendly Nursery team. You should be experienced in planning inspiring activities for children aged 0-5 to explore and enjoy. This is a fixed-term maternity cover position, expected to last up to 12 months, with the possibility of extension. *Hours, Salary & Benefits:* Hours: 40 hours per week, 4.5 days Contract type: This is a fixed-term maternity cover position, expected to last up to 12 months, with the possibility of extension. Salary: £12.60 – £12.80 per hour based on qualifications and experience. (Up to £26,624.00 pa) Benefits: * 50% fee discount for the sessions your child attends on the days you work in the nursery * 5% employer pension * Shopping discount card * Access to the group’s counselling scheme * 3 x days of paid CPD / training per year * 20 days holiday per year, rising by one day a year to a maximum of 25, for every year of employment * Access to fully funded apprenticeships * Extra day off for birthday * Personal accident at work cover * Staff uniform provided Responsibilities: * You will create a stimulating environment for children and oversee the planning and implementation of activities. * You will liaise with and fully support your age group leader giving voice to any concerns from your team that you feel unable to resolve adequately for the benefit of the children. * You will support your team by making sure that they have the opportunity to bring forward ideas, or raise concerns, at an appropriate time (eg by holding short but regular meetings). * Ensuring the overall smooth running of your team for the benefit of the children. * Ensuring that targets are met – as agreed with Nursery Manager/Deputy Manager. * Ensuring that records are kept accurately, in a timely fashion, and safely stored. * To attend staff meetings and parents’ evenings as required; to participate in planning and implementing projects; and to offer suggestions for new activities. * To undertake training with a view to furthering knowledge/ experience, or to refresh existing skills. Such training to be requested and paid for by Heathcote House (see terms of employment). * To agree to the policies and procedures as set out in the handbook, and to operate them to the best of your ability. * To adhere to all nursery policies and, in particular, to those on safeguarding, equal opportunities, health and safety, and food hygiene. Skills: * A thorough working knowledge of the EYFS curriculum. * A completed Early Years Level 3 qualification. * The ability to create a stimulating environment that motivates children to learn independently. * Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships with children and our parents. * The ability to plan, assess and carry out children’s observations. * The ability to discreetly attend to young children’s toileting needs. To apply, please use this online application form - https://wishford.co.uk/wishford-application-form/ or email molly.rees@wishford.co.uk for more details. Job Types: Full-time, Temporary Contract length: 12 months Pay: Up to £26,624.00 per year Benefits: * Company pension * Employee discount * Health & wellbeing programme Work Location: In person