Job Description

As part of our ongoing development and expansion of our teams, Ashbridge Independent School and Nursery and recruiting for Nursery Practitioners to work across our 4 settings in Preston on a bank basis. With

flexible hours

to suit, come and join the leading Preston Early Years provider with Outstanding & inspiring settings across the area.

Are you passionate about working with young children? Do you want to make a positive difference in children's lives? We are looking for

kind,

nurturing

and

patient

Early Years Practitioners, with good communication skills. Early Years Qualifications and experience is required, as is a positive attitude and a caring nature. The successful applicant can work hours to suit for excellent work-life balance!

As part of your role, you be responsible for the children's emotional wellbeing, and planning interesting and exciting activities for their continuing learning and development. You will also be developing close relationships with our children and their families. We have a strong

outdoor ethos

, so all candidates will enjoy being outside, no matter the weather (we provide a fantastic uniform to keep everybody warm and dry!)

Life at Ashbridge is full and varied and our unique settings provide beautiful and inspiring environments to work at, in and around the Preston area. We have 4 settings across the Preston area where the vision for children and families is to create a vibrant environment where seamless early learning both inside and outdoors promotes investigation and creative thinking. Building on the Ashbridge ethos children develop their independence, meet challenges with confidence and learn to take risks in a secure and atmosphere. Our sites include outdoor kitchen gardens, bespoke sensory room, 'atelier' art studio, adventure play areas, library, and expansive outdoor grounds including forest areas and River School.

The people, above all else, are central to making Ashbridge a special place for children because we all work together towards the same goals, we have created a friendly, family atmosphere where every child is uniquely

valued

,

nurtured and cared

for.

We pride ourselves on being a very friendly place to work, with a strong emphasis on employee support and team work. Ashbridge is the leading childcare provider in Preston, and as an established company, we can offer the chance of significant career progression across the company.

IS THIS THE PERFECT JOB FOR YOU?

Ashbridge is looking to recruit high quality, Early Years Practitioners to be a part of our talented, passionate and dynamic team.

Skills and qualities that the successful candidate will have;

Nurturing

,

quality

driven, experienced practitioner Early Years Qualification (or related) desirable Flexible & reliable approach Experience of working in a team A love for the outdoors Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal

THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW

Ashbridge Independent School and Nursery;

Actively promote policies, procedures and practices to safeguard the welfare of children

Is a strong, secure and sustainable organisation

Is committed to equality and diversity in all aspects of employment and practice All posts are subject to satisfactory references and fully enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check prior to confirmation in post, the cost of which to be met by the applicant - A copy of our Recruitment of Ex-Offenders is available upon request.

Please visit www.ashbridgeschool.co.uk to find out more about us! We look forward to meeting you soon.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Zero hours contract

Pay: 12.34-13.58 per hour

Benefits:

Company events Discounted or free food Free parking On-site parking
Schedule:

Day shift Flexitime No weekends
Experience:

Childcare: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:

Level 2 or 3 in Childcare (required)
Work Location: On the road

Reference ID: BANK