Childcare Practitioner

2 weeks ago


Cardiff, United Kingdom Parachutes Childcare Limited Full time

**Nursery Practitioner**

Job Purpose: To work under the direct instruction of the Manager and Director. To support access to learning for children through a Curiosity Approach play based curriculum and provide general support to the management teams in the management of children, the nurturing environment including preparation, and routine maintenance of resources/equipment. To offer exciting experiences to children through the Curiosity Approach and the New Curriculum.

We are looking for a fun committed, highly engaged practitioner to join our existing team in our nursery in Cardiff.

We are looking for practitioners who are level 2 or 3 CCLD, Childcare qualified persons. We are also looking for unqualified practitioners who have some experience and who want to undertake a CCLD qualification on the job, full training will be given. We are looking for fun, energetic, nurturing, caring, committed persons who have a passion for working with children. We are looking for practitioners who believe in a home from home environment and who share our passion in child led play and the Curiosity Approach.

Salary is dependent on age, experience and qualifications, plus holiday pay. Hours are between 7.30am and 5.30pm, 4 days per week (38 hours per week) or part time hours which can be discussed prior to interview.

Duties and Responsibilities:
1. SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN
- Attend to the children’s personal needs, and implement related personal programs, including social, health, physical, hygiene, and first aid and welfare matters
- Supervise and support children ensuring their safety and access to a creative, nurturing learning.
- Establish good relationships with children, acting as a role model and being aware of and responding appropriately to individual needs
- Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all children
- Encourage children to interact with others and engage in activities led by the leader.
- Encourage children to act independently as appropriate

2. SUPPORT FOR THE TEAM
- Prepare the nursery for child led experiences and clear up afterwards and assist with the display of children’s work.
- Be aware of child difficulties/progress/achievements and report to the room leader/manager as agreed
- Undertake child record keeping as requested using a software system
- Support the team in managing child behaviour, reporting difficulties as appropriate
- Gather/report information from/to parents/carers using software

3. SUPPORT FOR THE CURRICULUM
- Support children to engage meaningfully in play activities
- Support children developing basic skills and independence
- Prepare and maintain equipment/resources as directed by the manager and assist the children in their use

4. SUPPORT FOR THE SETTING
- Be aware and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person
- Be aware of and support difference and ensure all children have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop
- Contribute to an overall vision and aims of the nursery
- Appreciate and support the role of other professionals
- Attend relevant meetings as required
- Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required
- Accompany staff and children on visits, trips and out of the setting activities as required

5. To participate actively in supporting the principles and practice of equality of opportunity as laid down in policies and procedures

6. To comply with all health and safety legislation and policies as appropriate.(N.B. The exact responsibilities will depend on the post)

7. As a term of employment to carry out any other reasonable duties/or times of work as may be reasonably required of you in accordance with the position and general level of responsibility within the organisation.

**Salary**: on age, experience and qualification

**Job Types**: Full-time/Part time, Permanent/Maternity cover

School type:

- Day nursery

Work Location: In person - St Fagans, Cardiff

**Job Types**: Permanent, Apprenticeship, Full-time

**Salary**: £9 - 12 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Childcare
- Company events
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Temporary contract, Apprenticeship
Contract length: 12 months

**Salary**: £11.45-£12.00 per hour

Expected hours: 38 per week

**Benefits**:

- Childcare
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Employee mentoring programme
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- On-site parking
- Sick pay

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

School type:

- Day nursery
- Preschool

**Education**:

- Diploma of Higher Education (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: LHN new



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