Childcare Practitioner

As a high-quality childcare provider, we are currently looking for enthusiastic, energetic, and motivated level 2/3 Qualified Nursery Practitioners to join the Little Angels Family. We currently have 6 settings across **Cardiff **operating term time.

Our aim is to create a warm and friendly setting that provides a positive, safe, happy, and nurturing approach to childcare. The children in our care receive stimulation and develop from our ethos of a play-based approach to learning through positive experiences.

You will need to be **committed, flexible,** and most importantly **passionate** about childcare.
- Hold a Level 2/3 qualification or above in childcare and previous experience in a nursery environment.
- Work 32.5 hours a week Monday to Friday term time.
- Be passionate to work with children.
- Have a desire to learn and grow.
- Work closely alongside the team to deliver our vision.
- Make all children and their families feel special every day and part of a large family.
- Work closely alongside their colleagues, supporting and encouraging each other.
- Be imaginative, creative, and not afraid to dress up, be covered in paint or gloop, and most importantly have fun.
**As a company we can offer you**:

- A full time (permanent) contract
- **Staff Benefits Packages**:

- Vitality Private Medical Insurance
- Annual Birthday Voucher and Staff Christmas Event complimentary of the company
- Childcare discount at any of our fee-paying settings.
- Paid Overtime
- Staff Suggestions Box - Your thoughts and ideas really matter to us and influence our overall vision.
**Job Duties Summary**:

- Be a positive role model for all children, encouraging individual children through praise and scaffolding.
- Delivering the topics and program of learning, ensuring differentiation for individual children.
- Observe and record the children’s progress using company documentation.
- Complete daily records of activities and routines for all children and report progress to parents/carers.
- Develop good communications with parents/carers ensuring that they are greeted on arrival and departure.
- Attend all stay & play sessions.
- Monitor the health and wellbeing of children.
- Where appropriate, participate as a key worker and be responsible for a specific group of children or child during the settling-in sessions.
- Assist in creating a stimulating and attractive environment for the children.
- Always maintain confidentiality.
- Oversee maintenance of equipment and toys and report any problems to the Deputy Setting Leader.
- Ensure all letters and information are passed on to the parents/carers daily.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £13,045.50-£13,770.25 per year

**Benefits**:

- Childcare
- Employee discount
- Private medical insurance
Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
COVID-19 considerations:
Comprehensive risk assessment in place outlining control measures to enable a covid secure setting.

Application question(s):

- Do you hold level 2 or 3 qualifications in Childcare & Development?
- Please confirm that you are happy to commute to CARDIFF daily for work?
**Experience**:

- Childcare: 1 year (preferred)