Early Years Practitioner

6 days ago

Walsall, United Kingdom The Old Railway House Nursery Ltd. Full time

We are looking for Early Years Practitioners to join us on Bank Staff/Casual Worker Contracts.

**Salary**: In line with NMW/NLW (dependent on age)

Hours of work: Flexible, casual

The Old Railway House Nursery Ltd. (previously The Gables Day Nursery Ltd.) is a private children’s day nursery in Aldridge which offers a homely and inviting learning environment for children aged three months to five years old.

Due to occupancy levels, we are now looking for Qualified Practitioners to join our Nursery team on Bank Staff contracts, covering staff holidays/sickness/busy days/training etc.

The positions available would allow practitioners to work hours that they are available, rather than being committed to a full time, permanent contract.

Applicants must be reliable, and live within a commutable distance of our Nursery.

**Role and Responsibilities**:
Successful applicants should...
- be able to plan, implement, supervise, observe, and assess relevant activities, ensuring variety and appropriateness of levels, independent learning, adult and child-led learning, in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework and nursery’s high standards
- together with fellow colleagues, work toward and excel Ofsted standards and requirements
- work in close liaison with management team, fellow staff members, parents, and multi-agencies to provide high-quality, safe, non-discriminatory childcare, in a positive and enabling environment, which meets the needs of the children and the nursery’s high standards
- work together to safeguard children at all times

Successful applicants should...
- be pro-active and committed in their approach to working with children
- demonstrate a passion for working with children, to provide a safe and enriching environment for them to develop
- be self-motivated and have a positive attitude
- should have the ability to work in a team, but also be able to demonstrate independent thought and initiative
- should bring creativity and fun to the role
- should have an outgoing, caring, and friendly personality
- be confident in communicating with parents/guardians, other third parties, as well as fellow staff and Managers
- have a good, professional level of spoken and written English

**Summary of Essential Requirements**:

- Must have or be working towards Level 3 or above (NNEB, CACHE, BTEC and NVQ are all acceptable)
- Must have proven relevant experience
- Proof of Identity and eligibility to work in the UK confirmed by Passport and any relevant VISA documentation

**Desirable Requirements**:

- A valid paediatric first aid certificate
- A valid food safety certificate
- A valid Level 1 Safeguarding certificate
- Full, clean driving licence

**Job Type**: Temp to perm

**Salary**: £7.49-£10.42 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Childcare
- Company events
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

School type:

- Day nursery

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Walsall: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Nursery: 1 year (preferred)
- Childcare: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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