Job Description

Nursery Practitioner - Baby room 0-2
Are you motivated, caring, fun loving, reliable and hard working? Are you able to provide the best possible care to young children and support their overall learning and development? Can you react spontaneously to the needs and requests of children to make their sessions enjoyable and educational all at the same time? We require a qualified Nursery Practitioner to join our fabulous team.

Cheeky Monkeys Nursery provides care for children aged 0 to 5 years.

Full time

Exceeds national minimum wage for qualified practitioners.

Responsible to Nursery Manager/Management team

We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic person to join our existing team within our busy and friendly Nursery Setting.

Roles and responsibilities:

To contribute in providing a safe, welcoming clean and inclusive environment for all children and their parents.

To follow and implement all Nursery policies and procedures.

To be a named Keyworker for a group of children with the responsibilities to contribute to their on-going developmental needs and assessments. This will include inputting observations onto our Tapestry system and liaison with external agencies and parents/carers.

To input into the planning and provision of stimulating and developmentally appropriate activities including preparation of resources and Nursery areas.

To work flexibly and cooperatively as part of a team.

To be professional and a positive role model to the children, staff and parents within the setting and to represent Cheeky Monkeys day nursery in a positive manner at all times.

To attend staff meetings, training and parents evenings occasionally outside of nursery operating hours as required.

To respect and value all colleagues, children and parents whilst encouraging and complimenting our positive and diverse working environment.

To undertake any other aspects of Nursery work according to need.

Person Specification:

Hold a full and relevant Early years Childcare Qualification (ideally level 3 or above) and have experience working directly with young children.

Must have a clear understanding of the EYFS and also the OFSTED framework.

Have a professional approach.

Be honest and trustworthy.

Be reliable and have good time keeping.

Respect confidentiality and diversity.

Have confidence and the ability to use initiative.

Have a kind, caring, fun and approachable manner.

A DBS will be completed as part of this employment.

Two References Required as part of this post.

Job Types: Full time (Part time may be considered for the right candidates)

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 10.00-12.46 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount Free parking
Education:

Certificate of Higher Education (preferred)
Experience:

Nursery experience: 1 year (preferred) Childcare: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person