Job Description
Job overviewAre you passionate about nurturing young minds and creating a fun, safe and inclusive environment for children? Rainbow Day Nursery is looking for dedicated Early Years Practitioners to join our warm, supportive team, caring for children aged 3 months to 5 years. Due to service growth and staffing changes, we have a range of full-time and part-time opportunities available.
You will work collaboratively within a large, motivated team to deliver high-quality care and learning experiences. Depending on service needs, you may be based in a specific age group or work flexibly across the nursery. Main duties of the job- Support children aged 3 months to 5 years through engaging, play-based learning experiences - Foster a nurturing, inclusive environment where every child feels safe, valued and supported - Assist with daily routines including meals, snacks, rest times and personal care - Support children’s learning and development in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) - Work collaboratively with colleagues to maintain high standards of care and practice - Act as a key person for children where required, supporting their individual needs and development - Work flexibly across rooms when needed to support staffing ratios, annual leave and service demands Working for our organisationRainbow Day Nursery is the workplace nursery for Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust, based at the Annexe site near Torbay Hospital.
The nursery is a purpose-built, spacious and airy setting caring for up to 54 children per day. We have three bright, well-equipped playrooms tailored to different age groups (0–2 years, 2–3 years and 3–4 years), all with access to a large, secure outdoor garden. You will be part of a valued and well-established nursery team within the NHS, working closely with colleagues and benefiting from strong organisational support.
We place high importance on work–life balance, professional development and staff wellbeing. Why work with us? Staff benefit from: - Ongoing CPD opportunities - Regular staff meetings and reflective practice - Access to Local Authority and NHS Trust training - Mandatory training including Safeguarding Children and Paediatric First Aid - Opportunities for progression within a supportive environment The nursery is open Monday to Friday, 6:45am - 18:00pm, 52 weeks of the year, and is closed on weekends and bank holidays.
Shift patterns vary within these hours, and we are happy to discuss working days and patterns with suitable candidates. Take a look at our ‘Welcome to Rainbow Day Nursery’ information sheet attached to the advert, to learn more what we have to offer! Detailed job description and main responsibilities- Hold a Level 3 recognised Early Years qualification in line with Government guidance - Demonstrate sound knowledge of EYFS, child development and safeguarding - Maintain a high standard of professional practice at all times - Build positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues - Work effectively as part of a team and communicate clearly - Support the nursery’s values of being caring, inclusive and focused on quality - Work flexibly across the setting to meet the needs of the service Our people are caring, committed and focused on delivering high-quality care.
If you share our values and are passionate about making a difference in children’s lives, you could be a real asset to our team. For more information around the job role responsibilities and entry criteria, please refer to the combined job description and person specification. Person specificationQualificationsEssential criteria- NVQ3 Early Years Care and Education or equivalent Childcare QualificationDesirable criteria- First AidKnowledge and ExperienceEssential criteria- Sound knowledge of the needs of children from 0 – 5 years- Proven relevant experience of working with children from 0-5 years in a group setting.- To work in partnership with parents and colleagues- Sound knowledge of safeguarding proceduresYou will be joining the organisation at an exciting time.
As the first fully integrated care organisation in England, we are working to improve the way we deliver safe, high-quality health and social care. We have a positive and vibrant working atmosphere, we are proud of our investment in our staff both in terms of developing potential career skills and valuing people.If you provide support to a family member or friend with health or care needs, we aim to be a Carer-friendly employer. We have a ‘Staff Carers’ policy which includes flexible working where possible and a Carer’s Passport scheme that links you into support and discounts.IMPORTANT INFORMATION- We reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications.
Therefore, we encourage you to apply promptly.- Please read the job description carefully and tailor your application to reflect the requirements of the role.- Applicants who identify in their application form they are a part of the Armed Forces community will be guaranteed an interview, provided they meet the minimum essential criteria outlined in the job description and person specification for the role. Step into Health guidance can be found on our NHS Employers website.- Correspondence will be sent via Trac, text, and email. Please ensure you check your email and Trac account regularly.- Applicants with no previous NHS experience will ordinarily be appointed to the minimum of the band.- If you have not received an invitation to interview within 28 days of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.- It is your responsibility to ensure the timely receipt of appropriate references.The Trust is committed to preventing discrimination, valuing diversity and achieving equality of opportunity.
No person (staff, patient or public) will receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of the nine protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. If you require support you can obtain this from our Equality Business Forum which has representatives from all protected groups.