Company: Little Bears Day Nursery & Pre-School
Job Description: Child Practitioner (Potentially leading to Deputy Management Responsibilities)
Type of Contract: Permanent/Full-time
Hours of Work: Shift rota basis, our opening hours are 07.30 to 18.00
Salary: £23,000 to £27,000
Start Date: TBC
Closing Date: 7th August 2025
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Working effectively as part of our established team to deliver and provide outstanding care; child safety and security; fun and progressive learning and development at our attractive farmhouse setting. You will be an enthusiastic and pro-active team player, who possess' drive and the fun factor in order to ignite children's passion for learning through play and to achieve outstanding practice.
Purpose of Position
Work effectively as a responsible professional team member working under the direction of Management, promoting the physical, holistic, educational, social and emotional welfare of all children in the Nursery & Pre-School
Duties and Responsibilities
NB: This Job Description is not intended to be the entire description of your position and is therefore not exhaustive. A full job description can be obtained by emailing
Health and Safety/Environmental Health
· To be responsible to yourself and others from anything ranging from food hygiene to risk assessments
Child Development
· To assist with the creation of a stimulating and attractive environment & be responsible for the planning, preparation and implementation of a wide variety of activities, both indoors and outdoors that are suitable for the age and stage of development of the children
· Observations, monitoring, assessment and recording of the development of children
Policies and Procedures
· To ensure that relationships with children, parents and staff are conducted with respect to people's own gender, linguistic, cultural and religious persuasions, racial origin, age and disabilities
· To adhere to all Company Policies and Procedures
· To adhere and comply with the Children Act, Health and Safety Legislation and within the guidelines of OFSTED and the Statutory Framework.
· To ensure that Safeguarding Children is observed and adhered to at all times
Skills required:
· Able to effectively communicate in a professional manner with staff - to enable and promote team work and effective smooth running of the Nursery.
· Able to effectively communicate with children to reinforce the child's learning and communication
· Able to effectively communicate with parents/carers in a professional manner to allow a warm, informative hand over and build rapport To work as a reliable member of a team, developing professional positive relationships with colleagues, parents, children and outside agencies
Things to Consider: Please note this vacancy may close early if sufficient applications are received, please apply early to avoid disappointment.
Why work for Little Bears Nursery?
Employer description:
Our day care and pre-school are situated in the original Simpson farmhouse that has been perfectly adapted to create an environment that offers children and staff a homely and engaging space to enjoy, play, learn and develop, both within our inside and outside environments.
We provide a happy and caring atmosphere where children are given the attention and encouragement that they need to allow them to develop their true potential.
At our nursery and pre-school children are safe, cared for and guided in an efficient, well managed and maintained manner.
* Pension plan EAP - Employee Assistance Programme 28 days paid annual leave Forest school on site, including a garden allotment where we grow fresh vegetables & herbs Quiet semi-rural location
It is essential that you: Hold at least an NVQ Level 3 in Childcare or equivalent; Can demonstrate your commitment to children at all times ensuring safeguarding, wellbeing and development; Are an excellent communicator both verbally and in writing; Previous experience of working with children in early years and applying the EYFS.
Employment is dependent upon obtaining a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
We are aware of our obligations under data protection legislation, including the obligation to collect only the data that is required for our specific purpose. We will treat all personal information about you with utmost integrity and confidentiality.
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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to £27,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* Employee mentoring programme
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On-site parking
* Store discount
Work Location: In person