Qualified Childcare Practitioner

Cambridgeshire, PE28 Alexandra North Cambridge Permanent/Full Time £ - £ Role: Level 3 Childcare Practitioner Hours: Between 9 am and 5 pm Location: Huntingdon Start: ASAP Are you an experienced and caring childcare practitioner looking for a permanent and full-time opportunity in Huntingdon? Look no further Simply Education is working with an esteemed nursery that is seeking a Level 3 qualified childcare practitioner to join their dedicated team. Our nursery believes in providing a warm, safe, and nurturing environment where children can flourish. With a focus on holistic development, they encourage creativity, exploration, and a love for learning in every child. Their experienced team of childcare professionals is committed to positively impacting the lives of little ones. As a Level 3 qualified childcare practitioner, you will play a crucial role in supporting the growth and development of children aged 0 to 5 years. Your responsibilities will include: -Creating and implementing age-appropriate activities to stimulate and engage children. -Observing and recording each child's progress and development. -Ensuring a safe and secure environment for the children in your care. -Collaborating with the team to plan and deliver high-quality learning experiences. -Building strong relationships with parents, providing regular updates on their child's progress. -Contributing to the maintenance and cleanliness of the nursery space. To be considered for this role, you must possess the following qualifications and attributes: -A Level 3 qualification in Childcare or equivalent (as recognized by OFSTED). -Previous experience working with children in a nursery or early years setting. -Passion for early childhood development and providing the best possible care and education. -Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with children, parents, and colleagues. -A positive and proactive attitude with the ability to work well as part of a team. At Simply Education, we prioritize your ability to excel in your role, benefiting both the children you work with and the schools you support. We want you to genuinely enjoy your work, which is why our former Assistant Principals provide FREE CPD sessions. These sessions aim to share classroom strategies that have proven successful through over 1200 classroom observations. Our courses cater to roles such as supply teachers, cover supervisors, and teaching assistants. They offer a solid foundation and allow for progression through CPD-certified twilight courses. These courses cover essential topics such as behaviour management, de-escalation practices, effective feedback, differentiation, questioning techniques, removing barriers to learning, and teacher talk. We offer diverse courses to support your work with young children (EYFS), children with special educational needs (including autism & ADHD), and more, catering to aspiring teaching assistants. So, what are you waiting for? You can also utilise the numerous benefits we offer; · A dedicated consultant who is there to cater to your specific needs. · A variety of daily, short and long-term positions and permanent roles. · Competitive rates of pay and choice of umbrella or PAYE. · No need for the completion of time sheets · A variety of online interactive CPD courses with certificate certification on many. · Access to our Educational Development Team to support you with interview preparation and progression within your career · £75 reward scheme for each Teacher you introduce to us after they have worked 10 days. · Access to your availability area via the Simply Education website. Please click ‘apply now’ with an up-to-date CV. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new role within education, please still contact your local consultant Michelle at the Cambridgeshire office. ·