Early Years Practitioner

4 days ago


Cambridge, United Kingdom Smiths Children Montessori Full time

We are looking for either a **newly qualified** or **experienced Early Years Practitioner, minimum Early Years Level 2 + **to join our dedicated and talented team of 11 at our Cambridge city centre nursery, CB4 3DZ.

**The Role**:
The newly employed member of staff will support and assist in all aspects of education and care. Initial training and induction will be provided from management and senior staff, with ongoing support provided as necessary.

**We offer all our staff the following in work benefits**:
A salary, negotiable and considered at interview, pro rata, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday. We offer an excellent starting base salary. Read on for more salary information.

Workplace Pension

Additional paid holiday (28 standard + 4)

Staff on duty cooked meals & refreshments provided daily

On site parking

Career Progression Opportunities

Continuous Career Development (CPD)

Digital Learning & Planning

Personal Clothing

Christmas closure, with full pay (25th to 2nd January)

Must have a passion and enthusiasm for working with children and the ability to work calmly, patiently and communicate effectively with children, parents and staff. To be able to work with a diverse range of children with different individual needs, requiring good organisational skills and timekeeping.

**Qualifications**:
Vocational Qualifications at Level 2 or above:

- NVQ level 2/3 in childcare or equivalent
- Cache Level 3 Diploma in Childcare,
- Level 4/5 NVQ'S, Foundation Degree Degree, Diplomas of higher education, HND, HNC, BTEC (including early years teaching qualifications from an EU country)
- Level 6 EYTS, EYPS, QTS
- Early years qualifications from the EU countries

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

**Salary**: £21,216.00-£25,000.60 per year

**Benefits**:

- Additional leave
- Casual dress
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking
- Sick pay

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

School type:

- Day nursery
- Private nursery school

COVID-19 considerations:
All staff are required to follow covid-19 guidance from the Department for Education. We update are policies and guidance regularly to ensure that the staff and families are looked after. Our covid-19 policy can be found by visiting our nursery website

Ability to commute/relocate:

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

Application question(s):

- Do you have a qualification in childcare?

**Experience**:

- Nursery: 1 year (preferred)

**Language**:

- English (required)

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: Early Years Practitioner 001


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