Early Years Practitioner

3 months ago


Stourbridge, United Kingdom Belbroughton Nursery Full time

**JOB DESCRIPTION - NURSERY PRACTITIONER/ KEY PERSON**

**Purpose of Post**:
1. To provide nursery care ensuring the children are safe, cared for, stimulated and enjoy their day.
2. Provide a caring and loving environment for the children whilst their parents are not with them.
3. Confident to share own ideas and to listen and learn from others
4. Coordination of activities and events
5. Contribute engaging ideas for stimulating activities
6. Work as part of a team when developing ideas
7. Understand and empathise with parents’ points of view when dealing with children so that both the parent and the child feel heard and understood
8. Friendly and approachable personality for parents, children and other staff members
9. To provide a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for children place in the setting.
10. Prepare children for a school environment
- work with school
11. To give support to their staff within the setting.
12. To work as part of a team in order to provide an enabling environment in which all individual children can play, develop and learn.
13. To build and maintain strong partnership working with parents to enable children’s needs to be met.

**Responsible to**:
Nursery Manager/Deputy

**Main Duties**:

- To effectively deliver the EYFS ensuring that the individual needs and interest of children in the setting are met (in conjunction with other team members)
- To keep records of your key children’s development and learning journeys and share with parents, carers and other key adults in the child’s life.
- Support all staff and engage in a good staff team.
- To develop and maintain strong partnerships and communication with parents/carers to facilitate day-to-day caring and early learning needs.
- Knowledge of safeguarding arrangements for collection of children.
- Change nappies as and when required.
- Support and comfort children/ parents during settling in.
- Record accidents and share details with parents at the end of the session/day.
- To ensure the provision of a high-quality environment to meet the needs of individual children having an awareness of any disabilities, family cultures and medical histories.
- To advise manager/deputy of any concerns, e.g. over children, parents, the safety of the environment, preserving confidentiality as necessary.
- To be involved in out of working hours activities, e.g. training, termly staff meetings, committee meetings
- To be flexible within working practices of the setting, undertaking other responsible duties where needed, such as domestic tasks, preparation of snack meals, cleansing of equipment, etc.
- To work alongside the manager and staff team to ensure that the setting’s philosophy is fulfilled.
- To read, understand and adhere to all policies and procedures relevant to your role and the safe running of the setting.
- To develop your role within the team, especially with regard to being a key person
- To keep completely confidential any information regarding the children, their families or other staff that is acquired as part of the job.
- To be aware of the high profile of the setting and to uphold its standards at all times, both in work hours and outside.
- To support nursery assistants, students and volunteers.
- To ensure good standards of safety, hygiene and cleanliness are maintained at all times.
- To undertake and support staff on additional responsibilities such as SENCO, training co-coordinator, safeguarding Officer etc

**Personnel Specification - Nursery Practitioner**

**Essential**
- Minimum of a relevant and recognised Essential and Training Level 3 qualification.
- Experience in working with children. Based on 2014 Gov training
- General Knowledge of legislation relevant to Early Years such as EYFS, SEN, safeguarding, Knowledge Childcare Act 2006.
- Knowledge of Child Development and children’s needs.
- Ability to work with parents/carers/families to encourage partnership working.
- Ability to communicate well with adults and children.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Understanding of Equal Opportunities.
- Awareness of Health, Safety & Hygiene.
- Ability, flexibility and willingness to take on other responsibilities or duties as deemed necessary.

**Desirable**
- Recent Pediatric First Aid certificate.
- Basic Food Hygiene.
- Experience of working in an early years setting.
- Experience of implementation of EYFS.
- Experience of working in partnership with parents.
- Ability to write legibly.
- Good presentation skills.
- Possess a level of general computer literacy with a range of IT skills.
- Good organisational skills.
- Ability to demonstrate creative abilities.

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent, Temporary contract, Temp to perm

Pay: From £11.44 per hour

Expected hours: 24 - 29 per week

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
- Overtime

School type:

- Preschool

**Experience**:

- Nursery: 2 years (required)
- Childcare: 2 years (required)

Licenc



  • Stourbridge, United Kingdom Daisychain Day Nursery Full time

    **EARLY YEARS PRACTITIONER** - **PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY**_ - **_ **PART-TIME EARLY YEARS PRACTITIONER VACANCIES ARE AVAILABLE. **THIS WILL BE A SET WEEKLY PATTERN TO PROVIDE CONTINUITY & SHIFTS WILL BE FULL DAYS (8.5 HOUR SHIFTS). TOTAL NUMBER OF DAYS PER WEEK TO BE AGREED WITH CANDIDATE**: - **Shifts available are on **Tuesday, Wednesday and...


  • Stourbridge, United Kingdom Ducklings Day Nursery Limited Full time

    We’re always looking for the brightest talent - we want career-focussed Level 3 Nursery Practitioners to join our growing team of Educators. If you’re an industry experienced practitioner we’d love to hear from you! Quality Childcare & Education Nurseries is a privately-owned and rapidly expanding education group with EY settings across the West...


  • Stourbridge, United Kingdom Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    _**Treating Tobacco Dependency - Specialist Practitioner**_ **Site** Trafalgar House, Dudley **Contract** Fixed term: 12 months **Hours** FT/ PT We have an exciting opportunity for a skilled, motivated healthcare Practitioner with expert specialist knowledge to support professional clinical leadership in relation to our Trust’s Tobacco Replacement/...


  • Stourbridge, United Kingdom Ducklings Day Nursery Limited Full time

    We’re always looking for the brightest talent - we want career-focused Level 3 Nursery Practitioners to join our growing team of Educators. If you’re an industry experienced practitioner we’d love to hear from you! Quality Childcare & Education Nurseries is a privately-owned and rapidly expanding education group with EY settings across the West...

  • Early Morning Cleaner

    3 months ago


    Stourbridge, United Kingdom Lawrence Cleaning Ltd Full time

    Looking for an early morning cleaner for school 5-7 or 5.30-7.30 a.m General cleaning such as sweeping, mopping, dusting, and vacuuming Wiping down with anti bac and emptying bins Working on own area as part of a team Good cleaning standards Experience of school cleaning a benefit - but training given - Please note no direct transport links if none...


  • Stourbridge, United Kingdom Pioneer People - A learning organisation Full time

    **Are you looking for your next role as a Nursery Assistant?** **Is this you?** - Have experience of working with children - Hold a level 3 or above in childcare - Have knowledge of the Early Years Framework (desirable) - Able to support pupil to reach their Early Years Development Stages - Confident in assisting with toileting and feeding - Confident...

  • Aesthetic Practitioner

    4 months ago


    Stourbridge, United Kingdom My Skin Spa Clinic Full time

    **Aesthetic Skin & Laser Practitioner** - **Do You have a Passion for Aesthetics?**_ A fabulous opportunity has arisen at My Skin Spa Clinic for a motivated **Part time or Full Time** beauty therapist with excellent communication and engagement skills to work in our busy clinic. We are looking for a therapist who can demonstrate a high standard of...


  • Stourbridge, United Kingdom Lawrence Cleaning Limited Full time

    Early morning school cleaner required in DY8 2EA Hours 05.30 am to 07.30 am - 2 hrs per day making 10 hrs per week, term time, plus recess cleaning. School cleaning of classrooms and toilet areas - working in own area as part of a cleaning great cleaning team Uniform to be worn & smart appearance - good attitude and team player Logging in system...

  • Year 3 Class Teacher

    3 weeks ago


    Stourbridge, United Kingdom Smile Education Recruitment Full time

    Smile Education are delighted to be working alongside a thriving primary school in the Stourbridge area. We are currently seeking a Year 3 Class Teacher to join the team from September 2024.We are currently seeking a Year 3 Class Teacher to join this friendly and welcoming team from September 2024 until the end of the academic year. The successful applicant...

  • Year 3 Class Teacher

    2 weeks ago


    Stourbridge, United Kingdom Smile Education Full time

    Smile Education are delighted to be working alongside a thriving primary school in the Stourbridge area. We are currently seeking a Year 3 Class Teacher to join the team from September 2024.We are currently seeking a Year 3 Class Teacher to join this friendly and welcoming team from September 2024 until the end of the academic year. The successful applicant...

  • Early Morning Cleaner

    3 months ago


    Stourbridge, United Kingdom Lawrence Cleaning Ltd Full time

    We are currently seeking a dedicated morning Cleaner to join our team in maintaining cleanliness and hygiene standards at a doctor's surgery Times 5.30-7.30.am Working in own area as part of a team. Good standards of cleaning required - experience in surgery cleaning an advantage. - Follow cleaning schedules and procedures as directed - Adhere to health...


  • Stourbridge, United Kingdom B R Media LTD Full time

    Due to our continued success, we are seeking to recruit a Facebook Ads Specialist to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity to join Your Marketing Partners at an early, exciting and pivotal stage of our journey as a Social Media Marketing Agency. **Salary**: Up to £24,000 - depending on experience. The option to work from home, for an agreed...

  • Retail Sales Assistant

    4 months ago


    Stourbridge, United Kingdom Crested School Wear Full time

    Crested School Wear is looking for a sales assistant for our Stourbridge Store. We are looking for an enthusiastic, Hardworking and reliable person to help us build a reliable and friendly service for local Schools and Parents. Applicants must be comfortable speaking with local Schools and parents on the Telephone. Flexibility is essential, During June,...

  • Goods in Operative

    3 months ago


    Stourbridge, United Kingdom MMPI Ltd Full time

    Permanent role for an experienced goods in operative within a growing business, who can offer a friendly and stable working environment with good rates of pay. The duties will include but not limited to: - Receiving and distributing of goods - Stock handling and monitoring - General warehouse/stock control - Packing and despatch of goods - Support both the...

  • Pre-school Room Leader

    4 months ago


    Stourbridge, United Kingdom Shooting Stars Nurseries Full time

    **Room Leader - Shooting Stars Stourbridge** **Are you looking for an exciting childcare career move?** **Shooting Stars Nurseries believe you deserve to feel special, truly valued and rewarded as a qualified childcare professional so we offer our team a comprehensive Pay Plus Benefits package along with extensive, modern, well-resourced facilities and...


  • Stourbridge, Dudley, United Kingdom Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Position OverviewThe role involves providing dedicated support to adults with learning disabilities and epilepsy, ensuring their unique health requirements are addressed while facilitating access to specialized healthcare services when necessary. The successful candidate will hold professional and managerial accountability for the ongoing enhancement of the...


  • Stourbridge, United Kingdom MMPI Full time

    You will be a confident Production Fabricator/Welder experienced in FCAW welding process in order to assemble, tack and fully weld assemblies using jigs and fixtures **Your duties will include**: - Ability to read, understand and interpret engineering drawings - Use jigs and fixtures to fabricate mild steel pipework/vessel assemblies - Tacking and welding...


  • Stourbridge, United Kingdom MMPI Full time

    You will be a confident Production Fabricator/Welder experienced in FCAW welding process in order to assemble, tack and fully weld assemblies using jigs and fixtures **Your duties will include**: - Ability to read, understand and interpret engineering drawings - Use jigs and fixtures to fabricate mild steel pipework/vessel assemblies - Tacking and welding...


  • Stourbridge, Dudley, United Kingdom Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Position OverviewThe Specialist Nurse in Epilepsy Care plays a pivotal role in delivering comprehensive support to adults with learning disabilities and epilepsy. This position is essential for ensuring that the unique health requirements of these individuals are addressed effectively, while facilitating access to specialized health services as necessary.Key...

  • Cleaner (Part-time)

    3 months ago


    Stourbridge, United Kingdom Stourbridge Lawn Tennis & Squash Club Full time

    **Cleaner** Stourbridge Lawn Tennis & Squash Club is a leading provider of manufacturing support services to the global automotive industry. Stourbridge Lawn Tennis & Squash Club continues to grow in size and visibility, and is represented in Stourbridge by a large team of dedicated employees. At Stourbridge Lawn Tennis & Squash Club, we believe in...