Childcare Practitioner

Tinies; Tonbridge and Malling; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A childcare provider is looking for a dedicated Childcare Practitioner - Level 2 or 3 in Tonbridge and Malling. The role involves caring for children aged 0-11, planning activities, and ensuring their safety and wellbeing. Ideal candidates will have a relevant childcare qualification, an Enhanced DBS check, and excellent communication skills. Benefits include 30 days holiday, competitive salary, and employee reward schemes.

Benefits

30 days holiday

Competitive salary

Annual salary reviews

Uniform provided

Free parking

Birthday off

Birthday gifts

Discounted childcare

Employee reward schemes

Staff events

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 2 or 3 qualification in childcare.
• Enhanced DBS check.
• Understanding of safeguarding children.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Responsibility for a varied age range of children from zero to eleven years.
• Arrange activities based on children's interests and abilities.
• Build positive relationships with parents and maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Understanding of safeguarding

Enjoyment of outdoor activities

Education

Full and relevant Level 2 or 3 qualification in childcare

Job description

Childcare Practitioner - Level 2 + - Full Time - 8:00 am to 5:30 pm - £10.70 per hour

Benefits:

• 30 days holiday
• Competitive salary
• Annual salary reviews
• Uniform provided
• Free parking
• Birthday off
• Birthday gifts
• Discounted childcare
• Employee reward schemes
• Staff events

Duties:

• Responsibility for a varied age range of children from zero to eleven years, including early years (zero to five) and primary school age (five to eleven), similar to childminding.
• Work with children of varying abilities, including those with special educational needs, with support from the SENCO, staff team, and outside agencies as required.
• Arrange activities and experiences based on children's interests, abilities, and the setting's seasonal themes.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene, including handwashing and cleaning tasks, and attend to children's hygiene needs.
• Assist children with personal care, hygiene, and toileting needs.
• Participate in daily cleaning and tidying duties with the team.
• Assist with school drop-offs and pick-ups from Halling Primary or Valley Invicta Primary at Holborough Lakes, if required.
• Manage your workload confidently, focusing on your key children and the EYFS framework, while working supportively within a team.
• Attend monthly team meetings and occasional training outside working hours.
• Participate in evening or weekend events, such as open days, celebrations, and parent information sessions.
• Adhere to rules and boundaries within the setting, supporting positive behaviour and providing continuity of care.
• Build positive relationships with parents, maintaining professionalism and confidentiality, and liaising confidently about children's progress.
• Ensure confidentiality in line with Data Protection regulations.

Candidate Requirements:

• Full and relevant Level 2 or 3 qualification in childcare
• Enhanced DBS check
• Understanding of safeguarding children
• Enjoyment of outdoor activities, with access to woodland for play and learning
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to build positive relationships with families and staff independently