Job Description

We are looking for a qualified level 2 or level 3 practitioner to join a small working team in our family run nursery. This person must have a passion for childcare and education.

Job Title:

Childcare Practitioner

Main objectives of the post holder:

To meet the needs of the children in terms of care, learning and play.

Main activities of the post holder:

To meet the needs of the children, to play, talk and listen to them and interact in a positive way at all times.

To meet the needs of the children in relation to welfare, hygiene, toileting, dressing and feeding.

To be familiar with the content of the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum.

To be responsible for the organisation, resourcing and planning of two areas of provision. Contributions to be made to each planning meeting.

To participate in the planning of future activities at planning meetings.

To observe key children, assess their needs in term of care, learning and play and pass on information gained at weekly planning meetings.

To maintain appropriate children's records of achievement.

To work within settings policies and procedures.

To attend staff meetings and training as advised by the manager.

To liaise with parents about children's general progress.

To take care for their own and other peoples health and safety. To ensure good standards of hygiene, cleanliness and tidiness at all times.

To advise the manager of any concerns over practice.

Person specification:

Essential criteria.

1. Willingness to learn

2. Previous experience of working with children

3. Ability to work as part of a team

4. Ability to relate well to children

5. Good communication skills

6. Flexible attitude to work

7. Commitment to equal opportunities

Desirable criteria

1. NVQ childcare Level 2/3

2. Knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

3. First aid certificate

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

Pay: 12.21-14.00 per hour

Benefits:

Childcare
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: 001
Expected start date: 01/02/2026