Early Years Practitioner
5 days ago
We have an exciting opportunity for an Early Years Practitioner to join the team at our day nursery in Staindrop Co. Durham. The nursery is situated in a Georgian, Grade 2 listed building that is full of character and provides a homely, family orientated environment. It is well resourced, well maintained and has a professional, committed staff team.
- Do you love working with young children?
- Do you believe in giving every child the best learning opportunities possible?
- Do you enjoy being outdoors in all weathers?
- Do you enjoy working with other adults and contributing to a hard-working and committed team?
We are looking for a qualified, hardworking and dedicated Early Years Practitioner. The vacancy exists for a practitioner who;
- holds a Level 3 childcare qualification
- is experienced in working with young children
- has a good level of general education - English and Maths at GCSE C or above
- is motivated and enthusiastic about high quality child-led learning both indoors and outdoors
- is committed to achieving high standards
- is confident, caring and reliable
- sees the value to be gained from children learning with nature
- sees the value of reflecting on practice, improving and developing it and adapting to new ideas
In return we offer you:
- a warm and friendly working environment
- the support of a very experienced leadership and management team
- our commitment to help you grow as a practitioner through training and development opportunities
- Paid lunch breaks
- 50 % childcare discount
- Christmas closure as we recognise the value of family time at such a special time of year
- Annual Winter Wellness Day off
- Opportunities for team building and celebrating success including a Christmas night out
- Dedicated training sessions and professional development
- Staff Reward Scheme
- Long service awards
- Coming soon - access to a platform with a variety of retail, leisure and insurance discounts
Opportunities to talk with us and visit the setting are warmly welcomed. To arrange this please contact the Area Manager Leanne Birt on 07368850252.
**Salary**: £6.83-£9.50 per hour
**Benefits**:
- Childcare
- Employee discount
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: One location
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