Job Description

We are looking for a qualified enthusiastic Early Years Practitioner to join our team who holds at least a level 3 childcare qualification. The position is Part time and up to 15 hours per week working Monday and Friday.

Your key focus will be to ensure our children learn and develop in line with the EYFS guidance. You will need to have the highest standards of care and nursery education.

Our aim is to recruit and retain the best people and to provide the training and support that enables each member of our team to perform to their full potential. Your development is very important to us and you will receive a wealth of learning and development throughout your career as well as the opportunity to progress.

The right candidate will ideally have a minimum of 1 year of working directly within early years.

We offer an excellent benefits package, which includes:

Competitive salary

Birthday Off! Excellent career opportunities Continuous training and development Free staff lunches Pension provision

Reports

to: Nursery

Manager and Deputy Nursery Manager

Key tasks

Childcare and Education

Operate a program of activities suitable to the age range of children in your care inconjunction with other staff; To keep a record of achievement file on your key children, for parents/carers;

Health and Safety

Support the Management team in the day-to-day operation in order to ensure the health and safety of the children, their parents, carers, the team and any visitors to the nursery.

Skills, Aptitude, Knowledge and Experience

Previous experience of caring for, or working with children aged 0-5 in a paid capacity

Personal Qualities

Good organisational, record keeping, and planning skills Punctuality Excellent communication skills, with children, colleagues, advisors and parents/carers Empathy with children, colleagues and parents/carers Enthusiasm for working with young children Able to work in small teams

Qualifications

Completion of a recognised Level 3 Childcare qualification, e.g. Level 3 Diploma for the Children & Young People's Workforce, NVQ Level 3 in Children's Care, Learning and Development - or be working towards completion Completion of Safeguarding Awareness course (Group 2) Health & Safety certificate First Aid certificate
Interview Process steps:

Face to face Interview Work Trial
We are committed to safeguarding, protecting children, young people and adults. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS and 2 satisfactory references. Due to the nature of the work, we will require an additional criminal records check (or checks if more than one country) for anyone who has lived or worked abroad.

Small Talk Nurseries is committed to treating all people equally and with respect irrespective of their age, disability, gender, race, religion, national origin, marital status. We do not discriminate on any basis or characteristics and foster an inclusive, diverse working environment, celebrating individuality.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 20,800.00-25,396.00 per year

Expected hours: No more than 15 per week

Benefits:

On-site parking
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday No weekends
Experience:

Childcare: 1 year (required) Nursery: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person