Job Description

Job Title:

Baby Room Practitioner

Location:

The Ark Nursery, Littleborough (near Rochdale)

A Magical Adventure Awaits...

Are you ready to grow your career in a role dedicated to the care, wellbeing, and early development of babies? The Ark Nursery - a high-achieving, welcoming and well-established setting in Littleborough - is seeking a compassionate, confident and skilled Baby Room Practitioner to join our supportive team. We value staff wellbeing, reflective practice and emotional warmth,

Our Values

We are looking for someone who embodies our shared values:

Caring Honest and Trustworthy Positive Shares our High Standards Creative Enthusiastic

About the Role

As our Baby Room Practitioner, you will support each baby's holistic development, emotional security, and wellbeing. You will help to create a calm, nurturing and stimulating environment where babies feel safe, supported and able to explore through warm and responsive interactions.

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality, attuned and responsive care to support babies' physical, emotional and developmental needs Foster secure bonds and promote emotional wellbeing through gentle and sensitive interactions Plan and deliver sensory-rich, engaging and developmentally appropriate experiences Observe and record progress, contributing to termly assessments Build trusting, respectful and supportive relationships with parents and carers Maintain knowledge of current childcare practice and legislation Ensure all safeguarding, safety and compliance expectations are consistently upheld

Embrace the joy of working with our littlest children

Qualifications and Experience

Required:

Minimum Level 2 qualification in childcare Experience working with babies in an early years setting Understanding of baby development, care routines and attachment needs Strong communication skills
Soft skills that are essential for success in this role:

Emotional warmth and empathy Patience, gentleness and a calm approach Ability to tune into babies' cues and needs A collaborative and supportive attitude with colleagues A positive outlook and a good sense of humour An understanding of wellbeing for children, colleagues and self

Staff Benefits

Excellent facilities and beautiful learning spaces Reduced rate on staff meals On-site parking 24/7 GP Access and Wellbeing App, including: - Telephone access to qualified GPs at any time- Video consultations 8am-10pm, seven days a week- Confidential medical advice without informing management- GMC-registered doctors- Private prescriptions where appropriate Job-specific and interest-specific training Mandatory first aid and safeguarding training Regular training days and wellbeing-focused staff events Discounts on childcare for employees (30% and 40% for siblings)

How to Apply

To discuss the role or ask questions, call

01706 390000

and speak to Hattie, Joanne or Sarah or visit

www.thearkexperience.co.uk

for more information

Additional Information

All positions are subject to an enhanced DBS check and references.

Join us at The Ark Nursery...

...and help create a magical, nurturing start for our youngest children, where wellbeing, curiosity and compassionate care come first.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From 12.21 per hour

Benefits:

Childcare Company events Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount On-site parking
Application question(s):

Qualified level 2 or 3 in Early Years?
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person