Job Description

Kids at Heart, Knaresborough, are seeking a dedicated and passionate Nursery Practitioner to join our team. As a Nursery Practitioner, you will play a vital role in providing quality care and education to young children. This is an exciting opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of children and their families.

Can you.....
- Create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for children
- Plan and implement age-appropriate activities and learning experiences
- Observe and monitor children's development and progress
- Collaborate with parents and communicate effectively about the child's day
- Maintain accurate records of each child's progress and development
- Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of all children in your care
- Foster positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues
- Follow nursery policies and procedures

If yes then please get in touch for more information or send us your CV

Requirements:
- Minimum Level 3 qualification in Early Childhood Education or equivalent or a willing to undertake an apprenticeship
- Previous experience working in a nursery or early years setting is preferred
- Knowledge of child development and early years curriculum
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to work well as part of a team
- Patience, empathy, and a genuine love for working with children
- First Aid certification (desirable, but will be able to attend a course once started)
- An understanding of Safeguarding training, which will be done on our learning platform once started with us.

If you are passionate about providing high-quality care and education to young children, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our dedicated team of Nursery Practitioners.

Salary: depending on your qualifications so please get in touch to find out more information

hours can be over 4 or 5 days to suit the candidates and nurseries needs where possible, we are open from 7am to 6pm, 51 weeks a year.

10 hour shift 8 hour shift Day shift Monday to Friday No weekends
Experience:

Nursery experience: 1 year (preferred) Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
Benefits:

Childcare may be available if needed (depending on availability) Free parking training platform benefits package
We are a rural setting and public transport is very limited so having the

ability to drive or have transport is essential.

Kids at Heart acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard, protect and promote the welfare of children and is committed to ensuring safeguarding practice at all times. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, along with other identity checks and satisfactory references.

It is a criminal offence to apply for this role if an applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity with children

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

Pay: 10.00-12.30 per hour

Expected hours: 30 - 40 per week

Benefits:

Childcare Company events Company pension Free parking On-site parking
Schedule:

10 hour shift 8 hour shift Day shift Monday to Friday No weekends
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Nidd June