Early Years Practitioner

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Little Jo's Day Nursery is looking for practitioners to join the team in Barnsley. A level 3 qualification is required, with level 2 considered if accompanied by strong knowledge and experience in child development and EYFS. Two references are required and an enhanced DBS check will be completed.

Applicants should be prepared to help deliver high-quality care, support each child's learning journey, and work closely with parents and colleagues to ensure a safe, nurturing environment.

Qualifications

• Must have level 3 childcare qualification; level 2 considered with good knowledge and experience.
• Knowledge of child development and the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) is essential.
• Two references are required and a DBS check will be completed.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standards of care across the nursery.
• Be a key person for individual children and oversee welfare.
• Observe and assess progress, plan activities to suit each child.
• Participate in activities and engage children in play.

Skills

Child development knowledge

EYFS knowledge

Education

Level 3 childcare qualification

Level 2 childcare qualification

Job description

Little Jo's Day Nursery requires a practitioners to join the team!

The candidate must have at least a level 3 qualification, however level 2 will be considered if the candidate has good knowledge and experience. It is essential that the candidate has a good knowledge of child development and of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

Two references are required and a enhanced DBS check will be completed.

Any further question or to request an application, please contact Katie or Kelly on 01226779199 or email us at [e-mail]

Responsibilities and Duties

• Taking part in delivering the highest standard of care throughout the nursery.
• 'Be a key person' to individual children while also having responsibility for all children's welfare.
• Observing and assessing children's progress, then planning appropriately according to their individual learning and interest.
• Be fun and willing to join in with all the activities! Including painting, gloop and even mud!
• Encourage children to dance and sing while you take part too.
• Work in partnership with parents for the best outcomes for children.
• Liaising with outside agencies when appropriate to benefit the children.
• Support transitions for new children and those transitioning within the setting.
• Supporting the supervision of children playing both indoors and outdoors.
• Ensure you promote a safe, respected and valued environment for a children and their families.
• Ensuring all safeguarding and Child Protection procedures are followed on a daily basis.

Following the settings policies and procedures.