Job Description

Are you passionate about early childhood education and eager to make a difference in young children's lives? Little Ducklings Childminding is expanding! We are looking for an enthusiastic Early Years Practitioner to join our dedicated team, based in our new dedicated setting located in Crofton, Wakefield.

Little Ducklings Childminding is committed to providing a supportive and enriching environment for our staff and Children. Founded by Kelly and Laura, qualified nursery nurses with over 12 years' experience of working with young children under the age of 5, Little Ducklings is well established and celebrated in the local community.

We pride ourselves on our commitment to quality education and care. We offer a warm, very happy caring environment. It is full of smiles, laughter messy activities, along with a calm safe nurturing environment to ensure your little ones are truly happy!

With a lovely wonderful outdoor play area with climbing frame, swings and slide on artificial grass so we can play out all year round! We have a dedicated forest area which was created and designed around the interests of the children using it. We also have a lovely summer house with heating installed where we do our messy activities all year round or use it as a snug at nap times for non-sleepers.

Key Responsibilities:

o Deliver high-quality educational activities that stimulate and nurture children's development.o Foster a safe and positive environment for all children.o Collaborate with parents and carers to enhance each child's learning experience.

Role Requirements:

o Must hold, or be willing to complete, First Aid Certificate: Paediatric first aid o Must hold, or be willing to complete, Exam Certificate: Food Hygieneo Must have completed, or be willing to complete, DSL trainingo Level 3 qualification, or above

Job description and person specification available upon enquiry, as part of the application pack!

Super Perks

o Enjoy a day off on your birthday to celebrate!o Be part of a supportive and dynamic team environmento Uniform provided

Safeguarding Commitment:

Our setting is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments will be subject to a satisfactory completion of safeguarding checks.

We are committed to creating a diverse workforce. We'll consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership.

If you're ready to inspire and support young learners in their formative years, contact us to discuss and learn more information today at LittleDucklingsCM@outlook.com. Upon enquiry, an application pack including copy of the job description and person specification will be provided.

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

Pay: 1,250.00-1,500.00 per month

Expected hours: No more than 35 per week

Benefits:

On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:

Wakefield WF4 1AW: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:

Childcare: 1 year (required)
Language:

English (required)
Licence/Certification:

DBS (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 15/05/2025
Reference ID: Early years practitioner
Expected start date: 02/09/2025