Early Years Nursery Practitioner

6 days ago


Wakefield, United Kingdom One Small Step Full time

One Small Step was opened with an aim to create a nursery where parents feel completely relaxed and confident to leave their child in the knowledge that they will be cared for in a safe and secure environment.

At One Small Step, our effective pedagogy is a mixture of approaches. Children learn through play by adults modelling, by observing each other, through guided learning and direct teaching.

We are looking for a 0-2 years baby room leader to join our small family run nursery. We can be flexible to suit the needs of each individual but can offer the following:

- Full-time - we can spread your working week across 4 or 5 days, with 28 days of holiday inclusive of bank holidays.
- Part time - 30 hours and 24-hour working weeks are also available and considered.
- Support staff who are progressing their studies to support their personal professional development
- We ask staff to be available to work per rota hours between 730am-530pm Monday - Friday. We close all bank holidays, for a week In August for our summer holiday and also over the Christmas period._
- Salary on experience._
- Due to the role, full time is preferable._

As we are committed to safeguarding, successful applicants will need to provide ‘right to work’ in the UK documentation, undertake an enhanced DBS check and obtain at least two satisfactory references before commencing employment.
- Level 3 qualification in childcare
- Minimum 2 years qualified experience
- A strong knowledge of the current EYFS
- Previous room leader experience is preferred but not essential.
- Safeguarding
- First Aid Training
- Food Hygiene
- Keyworker knowledge
- Confident to lead circle time & plan activities
- Be able to work in a team
- Be enthusiastic and motivated
- Bags of energy and great people skills

We also offer:

- Flexible shifts that accommodate to our attendance registers to fit your lifestyle
- Enjoy our family friendly, fun playful work environment
- Closure dates on Bank holidays, one week in August and over the Christmas & New Year.
- Free inhouse induction & training for working with children
- Opportunity to gain professional qualifications
- Free uniform
- Monthly Well being activities (paid lunches, staff room treats)

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 24-40 per week

**Salary**: £10.00-£12.00 per hour

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

School type:

- Day nursery

**Education**:

- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Qualified Nursery: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person



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