Baby Room Practitioner

Rainbow Nursery; South Holland; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in South Holland is seeking a Baby Room Practitioner to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 Childcare qualification, experience with babies under 2 years, and a hands-on, enthusiastic approach. Responsibilities include providing care and support, engaging with children, and working collaboratively with nursery policies. This role offers a minimum of 35 hours per week on a full-time basis.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Level 3 or above Childcare qualification.
• Experience working with babies and children under 2 years preferred.
• Enthusiastic and able to work effectively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and development support for babies and young children.
• Engage with babies using active listening and creativity.
• Follow safeguarding and nursery policies as a team member.

Skills

Active listening

Creativity

Teamwork

Hands-on approach

Education

Level 3 Childcare qualification

Job description

Overview

Due to a high number of babies we have an exciting opportunity for a Baby Room Practitioner to join us as soon as possible. The successful candidate must have a Level 3 or above Childcare qualification and preferably experience of working with babies and children under 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and development support for babies and young children in a nursery setting.
• Engage with babies using active listening, creativity and a hands-on approach.
• Work as part of a team to follow safeguarding and nursery policies.

Qualifications

• Level 3 (or above) Childcare qualification.
• Preferably experience of working with babies and children under 2 years.
• Enthusiastic, hands-on, and able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Active listening skills and genuine enjoyment of children.

Hours

The hours are 7.30am to 6.00pm, Monday to Friday, with a minimum of 35 hours per week on an all-year basis (50 weeks). There may be additional hours to cover staff holidays and sickness.

Safeguarding

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. We take safeguarding seriously; successful candidates will be subject to references and an enhanced DBS check.

How to Apply

If you are interested, please contact us by phone or email to request an application pack.