We currently have the opportunity for a Full Time (37.5 hours p/week) Qualified Level 3 Early Years Practitioner to join our team on a permanent basis at Heather's Nursery.
The successful candidate must be able to work flexible shift patterns enabling the nursery to offer care from 8am to 6pm and:
· must have the ability to make every child feel special.
· You must have a warm, friendly nature and be able to distribute hugs as required.
· You must be able to laugh at jokes you don't understand.
· The ability to sing out of tune in front of a small crowd is essential.
· Pretending to eat playdough creations realistically is required.
· Be prepared to be covered in paint, glitter, food and gloop on a daily basis.
· Enjoy jumping in puddles.
· You must be prepared to drink numerous cups of pretend tea on a daily basis.
· The ability to read a story, upside down, with at least 4 interruptions per page and a variety of silly voices is essential.
· Possess the skills to count the heads of numerous moving small people.
· You must be prepared to have lots of fun in the workplace.
· Most importantly. you must be prepared to feel loved, special and important to many young children and their families.
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Responsibilities
* To be committed to providing a stimulating, safe and caring Nursery environment which is fully inclusive and enables each child to reach their full potential.
* To act as a Key Person for a group of children.
* To assist in supporting students on placement and to act as mentor for NVQ trainees and other new/junior staff.
* To organise the room and other duties in the absence of the Room Manager.
* To assume responsibility for a specific area as allocated.
Experience
· We are looking for a committed, self motivated person who enjoys providing high quality childcare to children.
· You must be a highly motivated and enthusiastic person who can work on your own initiative as well as part of a team.
· Must have knowledge of Early Years Foundation Stage and a minimum of Level 3 Qualification in childcare / education / learning in the early years.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £24,082.50 per year
Benefits:
* Additional leave
* Childcare
* Company events
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* Free flu jabs
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On-site parking
* Sick pay
Education:
* Diploma of Higher Education (required)
Experience:
* Nursery: 1 year (required)
* Childcare: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person