Job Summary
Nursery Practitioner permanent full time, 40 hours per week required (Level 3 minimum full and relevant childcare qualification).
Honeybuns Nurseries are an established and family owned nursery group with an outstanding reputation. Due to expansion, we are now looking for an experienced qualified full time Nursery Practitioner to join our friendly and professional team.
Applicants will need experience of working with children aged 0-5 and will have in-depth knowledge of the EYFS, the Statutory Framework and other relevant legislation. You will have experience of having your own key group of children and know how to support each individual child's learning and development.
You will:
* provide a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for all children in the nursery
* give support to other team members throughout the nursery
* work as part of a team in order to provide an enabling environment in which all individual children can play, learn and develop
* applicants must have a minimum of level 2 qualification in Childcare and Young Peoples Workforce or equivalent.
* Operate a programme of activities that meet the individual needs and interests of children in your area following the Early Years Foundation Stage and Development Matters
* To keep records of your key children's development and learning journeys and share this with parents, carers and other key adults in the child's life
* Support all staff and engage in a good staff team
* Liaise with and support parents and other family members
* To be involved in out of working hours activities, e.g. training, monthly staff meetings, parent evening, fundraising events etc.
* Person Specification
· You must have experience of working with Early Years
· You must hold a relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification to work with under 5's
· You must be familiar with the EYFS and 7 stages of learning
· You should have experience of planning for a variety of ages
· Be Passionate and motivated to make a difference
· A Strong team player
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills
· Exemplary understanding of the EYFS framework
· Knowledge of SEND advantageous
· Being registered with DBS Update service is preferred
· Holding an up-to-date Paediatric First Aid Certificate is preferred
Due to our Safer Recruitment Policy, all candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check (paid for by the company) and two reference checks.
Nursery Opening Hours - Monday to Friday 7.30am-6.00pm
Typical shifts - Full time 8 hours per day as per the rota.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Full-time hours: 40 per week
Staff Benefits
Amazing pay rates based on age, experience and qualification, and a host of benefits including;
· Birthday Reward
· DBS paid for at start of employment
· Free Refreshments
· All mandatory training paid for by the company
· In house training and continuous professional development opportunities
· Free uniform
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £26,104.00-£26,936.00 per year
Benefits:
* Cycle to work scheme
Experience:
* Nursery: 1 year (required)
* Childcare: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Stafford