Childcare Practitioner

Additional Resources; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established childcare organisation in the United Kingdom is seeking a Childcare Practitioner for a full-time permanent role. This position involves supporting babies and toddlers in their early learning and development within a nurturing nursery environment. The salary ranges between £26,000 and £28,000, along with benefits such as professional development opportunities and a competitive pension scheme.

Benefits

Company pension

Employee mentoring programme

Paid day off for your birthday

Free uniform and enhanced DBS

Paid day off for your birthday

Qualifications

• Previously worked as a Nursery Assistant or in a similar role.
• Prior experience working with babies and toddlers.
• A clear and valid DBS check and suitable references.

Responsibilities

• Planning and delivering engaging activities for development.
• Creating a safe, clean, and stimulating environment.
• Observing and assessing children's progress.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Understanding of safeguarding and child protection

Ability to engage effectively with children and adults

Education

Level 2 or Level 3 in Early Years or equivalent

Job description

Overview

An opportunity has arisen for a Childcare Practitioner (BabyRoom) to join a well-established childcare organisation dedicated to creating a nurturing, supportive, and stimulating early years environment. As a Childcare Practitioner, you will be supporting babies and toddlers in their early learning and development within a warm, caring, and engaging nursery setting. This full-time permanent role offers a salary range of £26,000 - £28,000 and benefits. They will also consider unqualified candidates.

Responsibilities

• Planning and delivering engaging activities that support individual learning and development.
• Creating a safe, clean, and stimulating environment for children to explore and grow.
• Supporting children with nappy changes, feeding, and toilet training.
• Observing and assessing children's progress and maintaining accurate developmental records.
• Building positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.
• Ensuring all safeguarding and health & safety standards are upheld.
• Working collaboratively within the nursery team to uphold high-quality childcare practices.

Qualifications

• Previously worked as a Nursery Assistant, Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Nurse, Early Years Practitioner, Nursery Educator, Early Years Educator, Childcare Practitioner or in a similar role.
• Prior experience working with babies and toddlers in a nursery or similar childcare setting.
• A recognised childcare qualification such as Level 2 or Level 3 in Early Years or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding, child protection, and relevant legislation (training can be provided).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with both children and adults.
• A clear and valid DBS check and suitable references.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Company pension
• Employee mentoring programme
• Transport links
• Funded access to professional development opportunities, including Early Years and Montessori training.
• Continuous CPD and skills workshops.
• Paid day off for your birthday each year.
• Regular social events and team-building activities.
• Clear onboarding and supervision structure.
• Free uniform and enhanced DBS.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a caring and progressive nursery team dedicated to shaping young lives.

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