The Role
Our bright, new Purley nursery is hiring a passionate, fun and kind Early Years Practitioner.
Why Us
As part of Monkey Puzzle Purley you will be joining our caring, welcoming and supportive team. Our vision is to inspire change through excellence in childcare, creating a positive impact for generations to come.
For over 20 years we have been providing children the highest quality of care with unlimited opportunities to grow, learn, develop and flourish in our safe and secure environments.
People matter at Monkey Puzzle and as part of our team you will benefit from:
* Continued opportunities for professional growth and access to our engaging online training platform
* Childcare discount
* 2 annual inset training days
* Company wide events
* Free, onsite parking
Why you?
* You have a positive attitude and creative ideas that inspire children to learn
* You are passionate about providing high standards of care and education to meet the individual needs of all children.
* You take pride in maintaining positive working partnerships with colleagues, parents and carers.
* You recognise the importance of adhering to all company policies and procedures.
* You have a positive attitude and creative ideas to inspire learning
* You have good verbal and written communication skills
Essentials
* Minimum full and relevant Level 2 or 3 Early Years qualification
Great to haves
* Food and Hygiene Level 2
* Prevent Duty
* FGM
* Safeguarding
* Paediatric First Aid
* SENDco
* Self-Regulation
Hear from one of our Early Years Practitioners
What fills your heart with happiness about your role?
I love to watch the children develop and bring new experiences in to the room.
How are you supported at Monkey Puzzle to develop and progress your career?
I am currently doing my Level 3 at Monkey Puzzle. I have a mentor who helps with any questions I have and will check in with me weekly.
What would you say to anyone with a choice of early years childcare as a possible career path?
Always have an open mind because no day is the same.
We can't wait to hear from you soon
Safeguarding Policy
In order to protect the public, the post you have applied for is exempt from certain provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. You are therefore required to disclose all and any past or pending cautions or convictions, whether spent or otherwise, unless it is either a "protected caution" or a "protected conviction" under the terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. All information provided will be kept in the strictest confidence and only used for the purpose of assessing your suitability for the post you have applied for
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Fixed term contract, Apprenticeship, Freelance
Pay: Up to £13.50 per hour
Expected hours: 10 – 40 per week
Benefits:
* Childcare
* Company events
* Employee mentoring programme
* Free parking
* On-site parking
* Transport links
Work Location: In person