Job Description

We are looking for an enthusiastic, caring and fun practitioner to join our team!

Applicants MUST have a full and relevant level 3 qualification in Early Years, and a minimum of 3 years recent experience of working in a nursery.

Bouncing Beans is a welcoming, calm and friendly environment where we place a high level of importance on supporting our staff's happiness as much as our children's. If you are looking for a fun place to work and are passionate about early years education, we would love you to join our team!

The role:

This is a part-time position in our preschool room, working either a two or three day week. The days would be Monday, Tuesday (16.5 hours per week) or Monday, Tuesday and Thursday (24.5 hours per week). The hours of work are 8.00am to 5.00pm with one 5.30pm finish each week. Our preschool room has a maximum of 13 children aged 3 to 4 years with a minimum of two staff (additional staff may be in the room to support SEN).

We offer our staff the opportunity to change room and age group each September to support their personal development and happiness within the role.

You will be expected to take on key person responsibilities and you will be given time away from the room and children, within your normal working hours for planning and to complete children's records.

In our setting we strive to create a culture of curiosity, awe and wonder which is guided by our use of The Curiosity Approach. We train our staff in The Curiosity Approach, using our beautiful and engaging setting to support children's learning through endless play opportunities.

What we offer:

Without staff who love coming to work, feel supported in their workplace and are able to be at their best, we cannot support our children to reach their best. Therefore, we think it is vital to offer all our staff a comprehensive package. We can offer you:

a supportive and friendly working environment Free uniform - comfy fleeces, polos, hoodies, coat and waterproofs paid morning tea break (drinks included) additional holiday award discounted childcare for your own children salary that is always above the minimum wage - Reviewed 1st April annually paid training - support in your personal career development, and unlimited access to training courses staff rewards & treats! Free eye test and glasses discount with Specsavers Regular supervision meetings with focus on staff well-being across all aspects of nursery life team events paid for by the company On site parking

How to apply:

For further information about the position and to receive an application form, please contact us on 01953 857311 or by email.

We are registered with 'SAFER' protecting the children, staff and volunteers in our care. Appointment to the position is subject to an enhanced DBS check and the receipt of two suitable references. The candidate will not be required to pay for the DBS check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitate of Offenders Act 1974 responsibilities

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.30 per hour

Expected hours: 16.5 - 24.5 per week

Benefits:

Additional leave Company events Company pension Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Cygnet
Expected start date: 01/09/2025