Early years practitioner

rainbow kindergarten; Barton-upon-Humber; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A local early years care provider is seeking a dedicated Baby Room Practitioner to ensure exceptional care and education for each child. You will deliver a safe and nurturing environment, engage with children through stimulating activities, and work collaboratively within a professional team. The ideal candidate must have a Level 2 childcare qualification and be fluent in English. Previous experience with babies and knowledge of infant care will be beneficial.

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 2 childcare qualification is essential.
• Fluent in written and spoken English is essential.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Ensure individual needs of children are met in a safe environment.
• Plan interesting activities to support children's development.
• Engage with the team and develop new skills.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Multitasking

Knowledge of infant care

Compassion

Education

Full and relevant Level 2 childcare qualification

Full and relevant Level 3 childcare qualification

Job description

Baby Room Practitioner duties and responsibilities

• Ensure that each child’s individual needs are met and a high standard of professional care and education is delivered in a caring, safe and secure environment in which all children can play, learn and develop
• Observe, assess and plan an interesting, stimulating and challenging range of early years activities which supports each child’s individual learning and development needs and abilities
• Engage as a professional member of the team, exhibiting a flexible attitude and willingness to develop new skills
• Ensure that company policies and procedures are read, applied, reviewed regularly and adhered to by all
• Follow risk assessments diligently and report all health and safety matters to management
• Enhance the all-around daily needs of children, including their physical, intellectual, social and emotional development

*Duties and responsibilities in this job description are not exhaustive or restrictive, changes and other duties relevant to this post may be added.

Early Years Practitioner requirements and skills

• Full and relevant Level 2 childcare qualification - essential
• Full and relevant Level 3 childcare qualification - desirable
• Fluent in written and spoken English - essential
• Knowledge of the Statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements - desirable
• Previous experience working with babies - desirable
• Knowledge of infant care and development
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively
• Patience, compassion, and a genuine love for working with babies