Nursery Practitioner

Job DescriptionJob Title: Early Years PractitionerSalary: £13.27 per hour Contract Type: Prt time 30 hoursFull and Relevant Childcare Qualification is essentialCherryVale Nursery are looking for a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner to join their growing team. Within this role you will be responsible for a designated group of children as a key person and will guide the children through the daily routine, liaise with parents and provide an enabling environment.Cherryvale was established in May 1998 and is rated Good by Ofsted.The nursery boasts an impressive building which includes 5 different age group rooms, a 0-2’s sensory room, a separate imaginative area, a technology suite for the older children, an on-site kitchen for catering and 2 large separate outdoor spaces for the older and younger children. The Nursery is open from 7:30-18:00 and we are easily commutable to as are close to 2 train station, Ash Vale and North Camp and there are also good bus links close by.Why Join Us?We value the dedication and expertise of our Level 3 Practitioners. To show our appreciation for their (and hopefully your) hard work and commitment, we’re excited to offer upto a £400 Qualification Recognition bonus to all our Level 3 Practitioners across all our Nurseries.This bonus will be paid after just 6 months of service, making it the perfect time to join our team and be recognized for your qualifications and contributionsWe also offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:\tAnnual Leave: Starting at 24 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays.\tChildcare Discounts: 75% off nursery fees for team members.\tHealth and Wellbeing: Access to a confidential employee assistance helpline.\tDevelopment: Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your career growth and progression.\tCompany Pension: Secure your future with our competitive pension scheme\tReferral Program: Earn bonuses for bringing great new colleagues into our family\tOnsite Parking: Access to free onsite Parking\tTransport Links: In close proximity to two train stations, aswell as a regular bus service stopping just outside the nursery.\tCompany Events: Enjoy team-building activities, social gatherings, and special celebrations: \tCareer Progression OpportunitiesNursery Practitioner duties and responsibilities*:\tEnsure that each child’s individual needs are met and a high standard of professional care and education is delivered in a caring, safe and secure environment in which all children can play, learn and develop\tObserve, assess and plan an interesting, stimulating and challenging range of early years activities which supports each child’s individual learning and development needs and abilities\tEngage as a professional member of the team, exhibiting a flexible attitude and willingness to develop new skills\tEnsure that company policies and procedures are read, applied, reviewed regularly and adhered to by all\tFollow risk assessments diligently and report all health and safety matters to management\tEnhance the all-around daily needs of children, including their physical, intellectual, social and emotional developmentNursery Practitioner requirements and skills:\tFull and relevant  Level 3 childcare qualification - essential\tFluent in written and spoken English - essential\tOver 1 year’s experience of working in Early Years - desirable\tKnowledge of the Statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements - desirableCherryvale Nursery  is part of the Family First Group where we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Group.We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty.