Early Years Nursery Practitioner (level 3 or above)

Core Care Evenwood Ltd; Bishop Auckland; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A childcare provider in Bishop Auckland is seeking a Level 3 (or above) nursery practitioner to join their nursery team. The role involves working collaboratively to provide high-quality care and support for children, while promoting their learning and development. The ideal candidate should have relevant qualifications, a passion for childcare, and flexibility in working hours. Opportunities for job-share and term time are available.

Qualifications

• Must have practical experience working with young children in an early years setting.
• Familiarity with the EYFS framework.
• Experience working in partnership with parents.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care for children at the nursery.
• Maximise learning potential and work towards positive outcomes.
• Collaborate with the team and be flexible with working hours.

Skills

Enthusiasm for working with young children

Interest in child care, learning, and development

Independent working and initiative

Education

Level 3 or above qualification in childcare

Paediatric First Aid certificate

Safeguarding Awareness course

Basic Food Hygiene course

Job description

We are looking for a level 3 (or above) nursery practitioner to join our Flowerpots Nursery team. Job-share and term time opportunities are available.

Main responsibilities are to work with the team in providing a high level of care of the children at the nursery, maximising their learning potential and working towards positive outcomes. We are looking for someone that is caring and has a passion for working in childcare. You will need to be flexible towards your working hours / days, hardworking and a team player.

The ideal candidate will have:

Education and Training

• A relevant and recognised Level 3 or above qualification.
• Paediatric First Aid certificate (or willingness to complete such a course within probationary period)
• Completion of Safeguarding Awareness (or willingness to complete such a course within probationary period)
• Basic Food Hygiene (or willingness to complete such a course within probationary period)
• Evidence of ongoing personal development training is desirable.

Relevant Experience

• Have practical experience of working with young children in an early years setting.
• Experience and familiarity of EYFS
• Experience of working in partnership with parents

Skills / Knowledge and Aptitude

• Enthusiasm for working with young children
• An interest in the care, learning and development of young children
• A commitment to the provision of high quality care and education to young children
• A positive approach to learning and gaining new skills through team-working and participation in training opportunitiesAbility to work independently using own initiative
• Ability to record knowledgeable observations and assessments of children’s developmental progression

All applications require 2 references and the successful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure (DBS) check.