Early Years Practitioner

1 month ago

Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom Caring Kindergartens Ltd Full time
Job Title: Early Years Practitioner

Caring Kindergartens Ltd is seeking a dedicated and passionate Early Years Practitioner to join our team. As a key member of our nursery team, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality care and education to our children.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead a team of nursery staff and act as a key worker for a group of children, observing, recording, and assessing their progress and development.
  • Develop high-quality interactions with children, building on and extending their thinking and learning.
  • Plan, prepare, and deliver a wide range of play experiences that promote children's physical, intellectual, and emotional development.
  • Ensure planned activities are drawn from children's next steps, observations, and interests, as required within the EYFS framework.
  • Support each child in developing self-esteem, confidence, and feelings of competence.
  • Provide a positive model of behaviour by treating children, families, and colleagues with friendliness, care, and courtesy.
  • Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of current issues, legislation, and practices through attending regular training and workshops that promote personal and professional development.
  • Be aware of hygiene standards and ensure that these are met in accordance with Caring Kindergartens policies.
  • Work collaboratively with fellow colleagues to create a positive, proactive, and effective nursery team.
Requirements:
  • A suitable Level 3 childcare qualification, recognised by the Department for Education.
  • A good understanding of the EYFS.
  • Excellent understanding of the English language, spoken and written.
  • A good understanding of safeguarding practices.
  • Previous childcare experience in an early year setting.
  • Cleared DBS check.
  • The ability to extend children's learning, through high-quality experiences and activities.
  • Ability to manage a group of key children.
  • Good communication skills with both adults and children.
  • Be committed to reflective practice and self-development.
Benefits:
  • A brilliant work culture, celebrating success and achievements of our teams and the individuals within them.
  • We offer a wide variety of discounts across high street brands, travel, utilities, and days out.
  • Financial support for our working parents, offering 60% discount on fees for all children that attend the nursery.
  • Guaranteed time off over the festive period.
  • Access to training and regular check-ins to support your role.
  • Tailored development opportunities across our chain of nurseries.
  • Access to our NURTURE programme, preparing you for your next position within Early Years.
  • Ongoing internal support, along with an Employee Assistance Programme.
  • Access to an internal employee app to manage work rotas, book annual leave, and share ideas.
  • Day One Inclusion – Every member of staff has the same rights as everyone else from their very first day with Caring Kindergartens.

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