Early Years Practitioner

Happy Nurses; Ashford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A childcare organization is seeking a full-time Nursery Practitioner to deliver high quality care for children in Ashford, England. Candidates must hold a level 3 childcare qualification and possess excellent communication skills. Responsibilities include liaising with parents, ensuring individual needs of children are met, and maintaining a safe and stimulating environment. The position offers £12.00 per hour along with benefits such as a company pension and on-site parking.

Benefits

Company pension

On-site parking

Referral programme

Qualifications

• Must have level 3 childcare qualification.
• Experience in nursery or childcare preferred.
• Driving Licence preferred.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with parents/carers.
• Provide high quality care and activities for children.
• Monitor children with concerns.
• Assist children with personal care duties.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Commitment to safeguarding children

Education

Level 3 childcare qualification

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Nursery Practitioner to work full time. Applicant must be qualified to a level 3 childcare qualification.

Responsibilities

• Liaising with parents/carers as appropriate
• Ensure that the nursery’s planning for the individual needs of each child is maintained to a high standard.
• Participate in professional development and training.
• Share good childcare practice with colleagues, display exemplary behaviour and act as a role model to junior staff.
• Provide high quality care and activities for children which recognise both individual and group requirements in a secure, safe and stimulating environment.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the EYFS framework (including the Safeguarding & Welfare Requirements), for guidance in your practice.
• Work in partnership with parents and carers, recognising that parents are their children’s first educators, and encourage parental involvement in the nursery.
• Be aware of Safeguarding issues and follow the nursery’s Safeguarding procedures.
• Ensure close monitoring of children about whom there are concerns.
• Work in partnership with other early years professionals and outside agencies.
• Assist children with personal care, including changing nappies, assisting with potty training and other associated welfare duties.
• Carry out on-going cleaning of the nursery, toys and equipment.
• Fully comply with the nursery’s outings policy to ensure the safety of children outside nursery premises. Be responsible for the management of trips and outings as appropriate, e.g. by deploying staff appropriately, maintaining documentation, briefing staff and parents/carers in advance, taking appropriate action to minimise any risks.

Requirements

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
• Level 3 childcare qualification
• Please apply with your CV and we will return to you within 3 working days.

Job Details

• Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
• Pay: £12.00 per hour
• Benefits: Company pension, On-site parking, Referral programme
• Education: Certificate of Higher Education (preferred)
• Experience: Nursery: 1 year (preferred); Nursery experience: 1 year (preferred); Childcare: 1 year (preferred); Management: 1 year (preferred)
• Licence/Certification: Driving Licence (preferred)
• Work Location: In person