Experienced Early Years Practitioner- Level 3 or above- Full Time
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Early Years Practitioner to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Early Childhood Education and a genuine love for working with young children. As an Early Years Practitioner, you will play a vital role in nurturing and developing the foundational skills of children in our nursery setting. Your ability to communicate effectively and lead educational activities will be essential in creating a positive learning environment.
Our practitioners are what make our family great. As a proud family-run business and long-established nursery, we have built a team who are dedicated to providing the very best care and education for our children. We will always encourage you to take on new opportunities and challenges and we're passionate about helping our team grow and be the best they can be
Children are at the heart of everything we do, so we are looking for an individual who is ready to take initiative and engage hands-on with the tasks at hand. From a princess one day to a Pirate looking for treasure the next, no two days are ever the same
The successful applicant will be qualified level 3 or above, have a strong understanding of EYFS curriculum along with a genuine passion to work with children. They will also actively promote and support the safeguarding of children within the setting, ensuring nursery policies and procedures are always observed.
They will also plan and lead our pre-school programme and work alongside other practitioners to support our school leavers to be physically and emotionally ready for their progression to school.
A wide range of benefits which include...
* Statutory Holiday including Bank Holidays
* Birthday day off
* Support and encouragement to access Training
* Childcare Discount
* First Aid Qualification
* Annual Company Events
* Pension Scheme
* Long Service acknowledgments
* Dedicated Well-being support
You must:
· Hold a minimum Level 3 childcare qualification or above
· Have a genuine passion to work with children
· Be a positive role model
· Have a strong EYFS and safeguarding knowledge
· Previous experience is required
· Experience with preschool age children would be preferred
Responsibilities
* Create a welcoming and inspiring space where children feel happy, safe, and ready to explore.
* Plan engaging and creative activities that spark curiosity and help children learn through our curriculum.
* Celebrate every developmental milestone by observing and tracking children's progress, sharing this with professionals and parents
* Build strong, positive relationships with children, parents, and the team
* Follow safeguarding policies and health and safety requirements consistently.
* Keep the nursery tidy and clean and liaise with the management team to re-stock resources.
* Stay curious and up to date yourself Take part in training and new opportunities, keeping up to date with the latest initiatives and changes to the sector to keep growing as a practitioner.
We ensure that our pay rates remain competitive.
We embrace everyone here at our nursery. Our goal is to create an inclusive and diverse team. We ensure a welcoming and supportive environment in order for you to be your authentic self—and flourish
We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of all our children. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role, with the expectation of applying for the update service. We expect all staff and volunteers to uphold this commitment. Safeguarding training is a fundamental part of every role, and ALL practitioners and staff are required to complete regular training to ensure they understand and fulfil their responsibilities.
Like the sound of joining our family?... Then we would very much like to hear from you.
Job Type: Permanent
Pay: From £12.21 per hour
Benefits:
* Childcare
* Company events
* Company pension
* Discounted or free food
* Employee discount
* Free parking
Work Location: In person