Early Years Practitioner

5 months ago


Barnard Castle, United Kingdom Little Meadows Childcare Full time

**Job description for Early years practitioner**

**Reports to: Nursery Manager/Deputy Manager**

**Main Responsibilities**:

- To deliver a high standard of learning, development and care for children aged 0-5 years.
- To ensure that the preschool nursery is a safe environment for children, staff and others.
- To developing partnerships with parents/carers to increase involvement in their child’s development.
- To be responsible for any tasks delegated by the Manager/Deputy Manager

**Main Activities**:

- To provide a safe, caring, stimulating educational environment, both indoors and outdoors, at all times.
- To deliver an appropriate play based Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum that enables children to make individual progress.
- To help ensure the preschool nursery always meets Ofsted requirements.
- To undertake designated officer and other roles as directed.
- To work with other professionals in the local area for the benefit of children and families.
- To understand and work to nursery policies and procedures, including how to deal with child protection issues appropriately and how to respond to incidents, accidents, complaints and emergencies.
- To plan activities which ensure each child is working towards the early learning outcomes according to our ethos, curriculum and Pedagogy.
- To be a key person.
- To ensure records are properly maintained, e.g. daily attendance register, accident and incident book, risk assessments.
- To liaise closely with parents/carers, informing them about the nursery and its curriculum,
- exchanging information about children’s progress and encouraging parents’ involvement.
- To work in partnership with management to review practice and nursery development.
- To undertake any other reasonable duties as directed, in accordance with the Nursery aims and objectives.
- To undertake cleaning duties to ensure nursery is clean, tidy and set up in an inviting manner.

**Education and Qualifications**

Minimum Level 3 qualification in Children and Young Peoples Workforce or equivalent.

Food Hygiene Certificate

Paediatric First Aid

**Experience/Knowledge**

Excellent working knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage and current Ofsted statutory guidance.

Knowledge and proven practical experience of implementing good quality learning opportunities.

Recent experience working in a Nursery setting

**Skills & Attributes**

Empathy and understanding of children under five.

Excellent verbal and communication skills with children and parents.

Ability to write reports and keep clear and accurate records.

Excellent organizational skills

Administrative and basic IT skills

Calm and caring nature

Ability to work as part of a team

Able to work on own initiative

**Personal qualities**

Reliable, enthusiastic, and flexible

A commitment to quality in all areas, with a high level of

Motivation and enthusiasm

Able to perform under stress

A creative thinker

A good sense of humour.

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

Pay: £11.44 per hour

Expected hours: 20 - 36 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

School type:

- Day nursery

**Education**:

- A-Level or equivalent (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Childcare: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person



  • Barnard Castle, United Kingdom Little Meadows Childcare Full time

    **Job description for Early years practitioner** **Reports to: Nursery Manager/Deputy Manager** **Main Responsibilities**: - To deliver a high standard of learning, development and care for children aged 0-5 years. - To ensure that the preschool nursery is a safe environment for children, staff and others. - To developing partnerships with parents/carers...

  • Early Years Worker

    5 months ago


    Barnard Castle, United Kingdom Little Meadows Childcare Full time

    Level 3 early years practitioner position To have day nursery experience. Little Meadows in a brand new nursery opened in Barnard Castle We are looking for passionate and engaging early years practitioners with knowledge and understanding of the EYFS and children 0-5 years, to join our small team. We pride ourselves on creating an environment that brings...


  • Castle Donington, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

    Job Title: Early Years Practitioner Location: Nottingham, NG14 Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time Start Date: Immediate Are you passionate about nurturing young minds and creating a stimulating learning environment? Join our dedicated team as an Early Years Practitioner in Nottinghm, NG14 and make a lasting impact on children's lives! About the...


  • Castle Donington, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

    Job Title: Early Years Practitioner Location: Derby, DE74 Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time Start Date: Immediate Are you passionate about nurturing young minds and creating a stimulating learning environment? Join our dedicated team as an Early Years Practitioner in Derby, DE74 and make a lasting impact on children's lives! About the Role: We are...


  • Castle Donington, United Kingdom Link 3 Recruitment Full time

    Job Title: Early Years PractitionerLocation: Nottingham, NG14Job Type: Permanent, Full-TimeStart Date: ImmediateAre you passionate about nurturing young minds and creating a stimulating learning environment? Join our dedicated team as an Early Years Practitioner in Nottinghm, NG14 and make a lasting impact on children's lives!About the Role:We are seeking an...


  • Castle Donington, United Kingdom Link 3 Recruitment Full time

    Job Title: Early Years PractitionerLocation: Derby, DE74Job Type: Permanent, Full-TimeStart Date: ImmediateAre you passionate about nurturing young minds and creating a stimulating learning environment? Join our dedicated team as an Early Years Practitioner in Derby, DE74 and make a lasting impact on children's lives!About the Role:We are seeking an...

  • Apprentice

    5 months ago


    Barnard Castle, United Kingdom Little Meadows Childcare Full time

    **Position: Apprentice Early Years Practitioner** The Apprentice will be responsible for assisting the nursery team to deliver a high standard of learning, development and care for children aged 0-5years. This includes, but is not limited to, the following duties: - To ensure the nursery is a safe environments for children, staff and others. - To be...

  • Apprentice

    6 months ago


    Barnard Castle, United Kingdom Little Meadows Nursery Full time

    **Position: Apprentice Early Years Practitioner** The Apprentice will be responsible for assisting the nursery team to deliver a high standard of learning, development and care for children aged 0-5years. This includes, but is not limited to, the following duties: - To ensure the nursery is a safe environments for children, staff and others. - To be...


  • Banwell Castle, North Somerset, United Kingdom Banwell Buddies Full time

    Early Years Manager RoleBanwell Buddies is a thriving provision for children aged 2-5 years, graded Good by Ofsted in 2021. We are seeking an experienced Early Years Manager to help develop our pre-school provision. This is an ideal opportunity for those looking to build their portfolio of professional development within a well-established setting.Key...

  • Nursery Practitioner

    5 months ago


    Elephant & Castle, United Kingdom Recruitment Professionals Full time

    At Recruitment Professionals, we’re bridging passionate Nursery Practitioners like you with a leading nursery in Elephant and Castle Position: Nursery Practitioner Location: Elephant and Castle Employment Type: Full-Time Shifts Pattern: Monday to Friday between 8:00am - 6:30pm, 40 hours a week. **Salary**: Competitive, based on...


  • Castle Bromwich, United Kingdom STN Agency Full time

    Are you looking for a change of environment where there is potential for personal and professional growth within your childcare career? Do you pride your self on providing high quality childcare, whereby young children are provided with endless opportunities to become high achievers and achieve their full potential? Is your passion for all young children...


  • Elephant & Castle, United Kingdom Recruitment Professionals Full time

    At Recruitment Professionals, we’re bridging passionate Nursery Practitioners like you with a leading nursery in Elephant and Castle Position: Nursery Practitioner Level 3 Location: Elephant and Castle Employment Type: Full-Time Shifts Pattern: Monday to Friday between 8:00am - 6:30pm, 40 hours a week. **Salary**: Competitive, based on...


  • Elephant & Castle, United Kingdom Recruitment Professionals Full time

    At Recruitment Professionals, we’re bridging passionate Nursery Practitioners like you with a leading nursery in Elephant and Castle Position: Nursery Practitioner Level 2 Location: Elephant and Castle Employment Type: Full-Time Shifts Pattern: Monday to Friday between 8:00am - 6:30pm, 40 hours a week. **Salary**: Competitive, based on...

  • Nursery Practitioner

    5 months ago


    Castle, United Kingdom Recruitment Professionals Full time

    Recruitment Professionals are seeking for a nurturing and dedicated Nursery Employee to join our esteemed childcare team in Castle Greenand make a lasting impact on young learners' lives. Details: Employment Type: Full-Time Shifts Pattern: Monday to Friday between 8:00am - 6:30pm, 40 hours a week. **Salary**: Competitive, based on...


  • Castle, United Kingdom Recruitment Professionals Full time

    Recruitment Professionals are seeking for a nurturing and dedicated Nursery Employee to join our esteemed childcare team in Castle Green and make a lasting impact on young learners' lives. Details: Employment Type: Full-Time Shifts Pattern: Monday to Friday between 8:00am - 6:30pm, 40 hours a week. **Salary**: Competitive, based on...


  • Castle, United Kingdom Recruitment Professionals Full time

    Recruitment Professionals are seeking for a nurturing and dedicated Nursery Employee to join our esteemed childcare team in Castle Green and make a lasting impact on young learners' lives. Details: Employment Type: Full-Time Shifts Pattern: Monday to Friday between 8:00am - 6:30pm, 40 hours a week. **Salary**: Competitive, based on...


  • Barnard Castle, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

    Are you currently working in education and looking for a new challenge? Are you passionate about making a difference in learners' lives? Would you like the opportunity to teach smaller group sizes so that your delivery can have a greater impact? Do you want a rewarding career with opportunities for progression where you will experience genuine job...


  • Barnard Castle, United Kingdom Novus Full time

    Are you currently working in education and looking for a new challenge? Are you passionate about making a difference in learners' lives? Would you like the opportunity to teach smaller group sizes so that your delivery can have a greater impact? Do you want a rewarding career with opportunities for progression where you will experience genuine job...

  • Care Assistant

    5 months ago


    Barnard Castle, United Kingdom MMAB CONSULTING LTD Full time

    MMAB Homecare is a local, quality, homecare provider who supports vulnerable adults and children to receive the care and companionship they need in their own home. We have an unparalleled reputation of being a respectful, compassionate and trusted provider of quality homecare making us a real employer of choice. **What we offer our Care Assistants**: -...

  • Support Practitioner

    6 months ago


    Castle Douglas, United Kingdom Turning Point Scotland Full time

    Job Description *** **Service: Dumfries & Galloway** **Based: Castle Douglas** **Hours**:Full & Part-Time Available** **Salary: £11.08 - £11.58 per hour, rising to £11.30 in your first year of service** **Annual**:£21,318 - £22,285** **Contract Permanent** Where there is a requirement to work sleepover shifts, **you will earn an extra £84.80...