Job description

Early Years Practitioner

Our client is a  103-place day nursery open from 8am to 6pm all year round. We have three individual units for our different age groups and are set within large grounds and gardens.

Early Years Practitioner day to day duties include:

• key person for a group of children
• observe and plan activities for children.
• Track and monitor children's development.
• Supporting the running of the room.
• Maintaining high standards of quality.
• Maintain excellent relationships with parent/carers.

Early Years Practitioner Requirements

• NVQ 2 or 3 or higher in Early years
• Paediatric first aid (preferred)
• Role is subject to DBS checks and safe recruitment procedures.

What we are looking for in the Early Years Practitioner:

A fantastic, enthusiastic practitioner, who has a genuine interest in helping children and babies develop and learn; whilst ensuring they are loved and nurtured in a caring environment.

We look for those who want to work with children, not just because the hours suit, or it is close by, but because it is something they have always wanted to do. It is a career choice; something that requires immense dedication. We pride ourselves in staff recognition, rewards and retention to ensure all members of our team are valued and part of our friendly family team.

We love to train and mentor our staff, to be the best they possibly can be. We offer the opportunity to work all the way up from an apprentice to a Level 5 practitioner.

Job share and part time will be considered for the right candidate.

Benefits:

• Childcare
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted or free food
• Retail discount scheme
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Referral programme
• Disability accommodations
• Inclusive of minority and disadvantaged groups
• LGBTQ+ friendly workplace
• Age-inclusive
• Diversity and inclusion training or programmes
• Discounted childcare
• Paid Birthday day off

Paid Christmas week off