Overview
Are you passionate about supporting young children to learn and grow? Do you receive great satisfaction in nurturing young minds, enabling them to reach their full potential? At Small Talk Nurseries Brierley Hill, DY5 1RE we have the perfect job opportunity waiting for you to join us at our 'Good' rated nursery to create impact within Early Years and shape the lives of the next generation.
Benefits
* We offer competitive packages, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.
* FREE daily lunch prepared on-site
* FREE training to enhance skills and knowledge
* Opportunities for professional development
* Birthday off!
* Company pension
* 1 extra day of annual leave accrued, for each full year of service completed (maximum of 7 extra days accrued in any given length of service)
* Ongoing coaching, mentoring and support from a highly experienced nursery manager
Responsibilities
* Observe, assess and plan for each key child's individual learning goals
* Plan stimulating and engaging activities in line with childrens next steps
* Create a safe and nurturing environment
* Work in partnership with parents and outside agencies to ensure children are being fully supported
Skills & Knowledge
* Have a sound and current understanding of the EYFS
* Strong knowledge of safeguarding and child protection
* Exceptional communicational and interpersonal skills
* Highly proficient in Microsoft Office
Experience
* Minimum of 1 years of experience working with young children in an early years setting
Qualifications
* Completion of a full and relevant Level 2/3 Childcare qualification, e.g. Level 3
* Diploma for the Children & Young People’s Workforce, NVQ Level 3 in Children’s Care, Learning and Development
* Completion of Safeguarding Awareness course (desirable)
* Paediatric First Aid certificate (within date if qualified post 30th June 2016)
The position is Part Time working between 15 hours per week, Monday – Friday between 7.30am-6.00pm.
We are committed to safeguarding, protecting children, young people and adults. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS and 2 satisfactory references. Due to the nature of the work, we will require an additional criminal records check (or checks if more than one country) for anyone who has lived or worked abroad.
Small Talk Nurseries is committed to treating all people equally and with respect irrespective of their age, disability, gender, race, religion, national origin, marital status. We do not discriminate on any basis or characteristics and foster an inclusive, diverse working environment, celebrating individuality.
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