Nursery Practitioner Level 3

1 day ago


Manchester M HL, United Kingdom Squirrels Children's Day Nursery Full time

Squirrels Children's Day Nursery is looking for a qualified, inspiring and nurturing 'Nursery Practitioner', with previous experience in an early years setting.

Applicants must hold a recognised and relevant Level 3 or above in childcare or early years' qualification to be considered for the post.

The role is to work from Monday to Friday between 40 hours/week.

**PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU HAVE A RELEVANT EARLY YEARS CHILDCARE QUALIFICATON **

About us

We are a privately owned company with over 15 years of experience. We believe that the only way to continuously offer first-class care is to nurture and develop our staff as if they were family. Our philosophy is to create a secure, respectful, relaxed, happy and homely atmosphere for families and children and for the staff to work in too.

Our mission statement is to inspire care and empower people's lives.

Key Duties

To work as a member of the nursery team to ensure that all children attending the setting receive high quality care, are kept safe and receive rich and stimulating play experiences which meet their individual needs.

Provide high quality care and activities for children which recognise both individual and group requirements in a secure, safe and stimulating environment.

Organise activities, both inside and outside the nursery, which encourages creativity, development, co-ordination, independence, self-expression, and learning through play.

Monitor, assess, record and report on their development and progress using the planning cycle.

Follow the Early Years Foundation Stage framework for guidance in your practice with the children.

Work in partnership with parents and carers, recognising that parents are their children's first educators, and encourage parental involvement in the nursery.

Be aware of child protection issues and follow the company policy and procedures.

Participate in professional development and training, mandatory training such as Safeguarding/Child Protection, First Aid, to be done every three years or when legislation has changed. Welfare requirements, Continuous professional development training you will participate at least once a year which management will identify your area for development.

Requirements and experience

Our team are always striving for the best practice in child care and development as well as the statutory requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

The successful candidate will have:

Level 3 or above child care qualification

Experience in an early years' setting

Supporting children and their families

Adaptable to the needs of the nursery and organisation

Ability to build strong nurturing relationships with the nursery team

The ability to build strong lasting relationships with parents

Excellent communication skills – written and verbal

Benefits

Birthday Day Off

Pension Scheme

28 days of paid holiday per year (pro-rata)

Holiday pay accrued for every hour worked

Refer-a-friend scheme

Discounted childcare - up to 80%

Warm, friendly and caring colleagues.

An opportunity to work for a growing, forward-thinking company.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £12.21 per hour

Benefits:

  • Childcare
  • Discounted or free food
  • Employee discount

Experience:

  • Qualified: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person



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