Job Description

The Role

Our brilliant Woodford nursery is hiring a passionate, fun and kind

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Why Us

As part of Monkey Puzzle Nursery Group you will be joining our caring, welcoming and supportive team. Our vision is to inspire change through excellence in childcare, creating a positive impact for generations to come.

For over 20 years we have been providing children the highest quality of care with unlimited opportunities to grow, learn, develop and flourish in our safe and secure environments.

People matter at Monkey Puzzle

and as part of our team you will benefit from:

Continued opportunities for professional growth and access to our engaging online training platform Healthcare benefits package High street discounts Childcare discount 1000 refer a friend scheme 2 annual inset training days Company wide events

Why you?

You will be able to help provide high standards of care and education to meet the individual needs of the children You are able to provide play based learning opportunities for all children You will be able to adhere to all company policies and procedures and maintain positive working relationships with the team, parents and carers You will know when to report issues of concern to a senior team member You have a positive attitude and creative ideas to inspire learning You have good verbal and written communication skills with adults and children You will have great planning and organisation skills You will have a willingness to learn You will ensure high levels of interaction with children in order to help extend their learning You will support children at mealtimes ensuring these provide a positive social experience for the children You will provide support for children who are transitioning to new settings You will help children with feeding, changing clothes, nappies, toileting etc

Essentials

Experience of working with children

Great to haves

Full and relevant level 2 in Early Years Food Hygiene Level 2 FGM Safeguarding PaediatricFirst Aid

Hear from one of our Early Years Practitioners

What fills your heart with happiness about your role?

I love to watch the children develop and bring new experiences in to the room.

How are you supported at Monkey Puzzle to develop and progress your career?

I am currently doing my Level 3 at Monkey Puzzle. I have a mentor who helps with any questions I have and will check in with me weekly.

What would you say to anyone with a choice of early years childcare as a possible career path?

Always have an open mind because no day is the same.

We can't wait to hear from you soon!

Safeguarding Policy

In order to protect the public, the post you have applied for is exempt from certain provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. You are therefore required to disclose all and any past or pending cautions or convictions, whether spent or otherwise, unless it is either a "protected caution" or a "protected conviction" under the terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. All information provided will be kept in the strictest confidence and only used for the purpose of assessing your suitability for the post you have applied for.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 13.00 per hour

Benefits:

Additional leave Company events Company pension Employee discount Flexitime Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Private dental insurance Private medical insurance Referral programme Sick pay Store discount
Ability to commute/relocate:

Woodford: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):

Do you have experience working with children?
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person