Job Description

Early Years Practitioner

We are looking for a bright, bubbly, and enthusiastic Early Years practitioner to join our team here at The Old Fire Station Children's Nursery. This role is for a part time Nursery Practitioner.

Rewards and incentives

Yearly team building events. Christmas night out, paid for by the Nursery. Staff treat baskets in the staff room. Access to a wide variety of training to develop your skills. Central location, easy access to transport links from around the city. A wonderful staff team to work with every day!

Essential

DBS check (update service preferred). Minimum Level 3 Full and Relevant Childcare Qualification.

What we are looking for

Previous experience in a childcare setting. Excellent communication skills. Good organisational skills. Good knowledge and understanding of new curriculum guidance. An excellent work ethic. Secure safeguarding knowledge. Good time keeping.

Key Responsibilities

To support the Nursery team in maintaining a quality environment for the children and families who access our setting.

To communicate effectively and work alongside the Nursery team.

To observe, assess and plan for children's development.

To liaise with external agencies and parents to provide the best care for children.

To look out for the signs of abuse and to report all safeguarding concerns to a DSL promptly.

To support some children with Special Educational Needs.

Appointed First Aider.

The post holder may be required to perform other duties than those listed in the role profile for this post. Duties and responsibilities of the post may vary from time to time without changing the general duties or level of responsibility

(Successful applicants will be subject to two good references and an enhanced DBS Check.)

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From 12.21 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress Childcare Company events Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount Employee mentoring programme Private dental insurance Private medical insurance Sick pay
Licence/Certification:

Level 2 or above in Childcare (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person