Early Years Practitioner
6 months ago
**Salary £24,000 - £26,500 Pro rata depending on Qualification and Experience**
**This is a full or part time role 4 days per week, shifts are available.**
**Do you hold a level 2 or 3 Early Years Qualification? Do you want opportunities to progress in your career? If the answer is yes then Purple Jay Nurseries could be for you**
This is an exciting time to be joining our growing company where you can be fully involved in its future development and growth. We are an early years group, catering for children aged under fives, their families as well as the local community.
Our vision is to empower children and adults to make positive choices and fulfil their own purpose with strong leadership qualities. We nurture innovation, a desire to be better. Offering bespoke teaching for unique learners. An educational hub for all.
**Vision **We aim to nurture and create **compassionate innovators**. Our children will use their imagination to discover new possibilities and create something special.
**Mission **We provide a safe space with **high emotional intelligence **for children to **explore, discover and create**.
Families and communities are **important to child development**, so we provide support to all.
**Values**:
1. **Transparency** is the only way we can be trustworthy.
2. **Keep it simple** so all can understand and be included
3. **Nature is great**, we want to keep it that way
4. Children’s **wellbeing is paramount**,Underperformance, Misconduct or Negligence is not tolerated.
We are currently looking for a Nursery Practitioner to join our staff team in Lewisham. Ideally you will have a Level 2 or 3, full and relevant qualification in childcare and a thorough understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. You will need to be enthusiastic and have a positive attitude along with excellent communication skills. The ability to build strong, supportive relationships with children, parents and staff is also vital. You must also be patient, empathetic, caring and friendly.
Qualifications and Skills
- 1+ years of Childcare experience (preferred)
- Level 2 or 3 Early Years/Childcare Diploma (full and relevant) (preferred)
- Knowledge of OFSTED standards
- Excellent knowledge of the EYFS
- Good time management skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding
- Knowledge and understanding of equal opportunities / SENCO etc.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as a key person
- Carry out observations, assessments and planning for key children and support the staff team with their key children
- Promote a high standard of quality within the nursery, including practice, environment, and resources to meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage
- To manage and support children’s personal, social, and emotional development, including the promotion of positive behaviour strategies
- Support the transition of children into the nursery and then onto the next room
- Build positive relationships with children, their families, and colleagues
- Work as part of a team
- Adhere to all company policies and procedures
**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £24,000.00-£26,500.00 per year
**Benefits**:
- Childcare
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Health & wellbeing programme
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
School type:
- Day nursery
**Experience**:
- Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
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