Early Years Nursery Practitioner

Job summary

An enthusiastic, caring, highly motivated childcare practitioner is required to join our busy nursery team. The successful candidate must hold a Level 3 qualification in Early Childhood Studies and have previous post qualifying experience of working with children aged 0 - 60 months within a day nursery setting. A good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage is essential.

The hours required are per week working different shift patterns to meet the needs of the service. This post is to cover maternity leave.

Fixed Term: 12 month contract

We are rated 'Good' by Ofsted and are proud of our nursery, we would love you to come and join our team

Previous applicants need not re-apply

Main duties of the job

To care for children in accordance with their individual physical, social and psychological needs.

To work within NHS, Early Years Foundation Stage and Ofsted's national, regional and local guidelines relating to Day Nursery Provision.

To take every reasonable opportunity to maintain existing expertise and develop new skills as appropriate.

About us

Working for the NHS has many benefits including

Generous holiday entitlement

Good pension scheme

Access to Employee Health and Wellbeing services

Team events including days out and colleague recognition

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information and full details of the role please see attached the job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

CACHE Level 3 Early Childhood Studies or equivalent

Desirable

Basic Food Hygiene Current Paediatric First Aid Certificate Safeguarding or any other relevant training applicable to Early Years.

Experience

Essential

Previous post qualifying experience of working with children 0 - 4 years in a day nursery setting.

Desirable

Supervising students. Ofsted inspections Safeguarding

Skills

Essential

Good literacy and numeracy required. A high level of communication skills, an ability to work effectively with colleagues and parent/carers.

Desirable

The skill to provide developmentally appropriate activities, experiences and displays both indoors & outdoors.

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