Job Description

Looking for a nursery where you can really make a difference to young children early years while being part of a friendly team? We are looking for a qualified Nursery Practitioner for our term time nursery in Peacehaven. The position in this busy childcare business will be for approximately 16 -40 hours per week TERM TIME ONLY based between Monday to Friday, 7.30am-4pm. There will also be overtime to cover sickness and holidays on an ad hoc basis.

Candidate Specification (Essential):

- is 17yrs +

- Level 2 or higher qualification in childcare (please note that this must be on the DfE's approved list, which can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/eyfs-staffchild-ratios-dfe-approved-qualifications. Qualifications such as Health & Social Care are not accepted for this role)
- Experience working with children
- is reliable, patient and has a positive attitude,
- loves working with children,
- has verifiable references,
- flexible availability
- either has or is willing to complete a 12 hr paediatric first aid course

Candidate Specification (Desirable):
- Excellent knowledge of the EYFS
- Knowledge/experience of Makaton
- Knowledge/experience of Forest School
- Passion for sustainability and the environment is great, as we strive to be an eco-friendly setting
- Willingness to consider sustainable ways to travel to work, e.g. walking/cycling/public transport

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Your day to day tasks could include ...

support children learning indoors and out following current best practices go on outings with the children and other staff members to the local area to make learning observations of the children including wow's support children with planned activities and following their lead carry out the daily care routines of the children such as feeding and nappy changing keep play area tidy and stimulating light cleaning i.e. sweeping up from lunch time or activities to complete tasks and courses that the owner/manager see fit to comply with all policies and procedures at the setting to take reasonable care to ensure safety and health in the workplace to complete all essential courses at the cost of the employer but understand that if you leave Wild Monkeys within a year of completing the course you may be asked to pay pro rata towards it
If you enjoy working in a relaxed and fun environment with children and meet the above requirements, please complete our online application form at https://forms.gle/o8iYvsTDqEAVfiMF8 - we look forward to hearing from you!

Wild Monkeys Childcare is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on successful applicants including a Disclosure & Barring Service check (DBS) including checks with past employers (Applicant Declaration must be completed and returned with application). You will also be required to disclose any criminal history or medical conditions.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From 14.39 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount
Application question(s):

Do you have a DfE-approved Level 2 or higher childcare qualification? Please note that qualifications in Health and Social Care or similar are not accepted for this role. For further information on suitable qualifications, see https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/eyfs-staffchild-ratios-dfe-approved-qualifications
Experience:

Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person