Early Years Practitioner

Bath Nursery; Bath; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks dynamic Early Years Practitioners to join their beautiful nursery in Bath. This role involves delivering a play-based curriculum that nurtures each child's learning and development. The successful candidates will be responsible for the safety and emotional well-being of children, building relationships with families, and collaborating with the team to enhance the quality of care and education. With a commitment to professional development and a supportive environment, this opportunity is perfect for those passionate about making a positive impact in early childhood education.

Benefits

Fully funded apprenticeships

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Additional annual leave entitlement

75% childcare discount

Qualifications

• Passion for Early Years education and professional development.
• Experience with children under 2 years old is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Act as a key person for a group of children, ensuring their safety and development.
• Collaborate with the senior team to improve childcare quality.

Skills

Early Years Education

Child Protection

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Level 2 Qualification

Level 3 Qualification

Job description

Location: Guinea Lane Nursery, BA1 5NB

Salary: £23,400 - £29,016 DOE and qualification

Contract: Full-time, Permanent. 36 hours per week over 4 days (Monday to Friday), with 1 rolling day off per week, providing a long weekend (Friday & Monday off) every 4/5 weeks.

Benefits: Fully funded apprenticeships at Level 2 and 3, 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Programme in partnership with Health Assured, additional annual leave entitlement, and 75% childcare discount.

We are currently recruiting experienced and dynamic Early Years Practitioners to join our beautiful nursery in the heart of Bath.

We seek practitioners with passion, enthusiasm, and professional skills to work within a team delivering a play-based curriculum that supports each child's learning and development.

The successful candidate(s) will help shape and lead the high-quality childcare and education we provide for the families attending our nurseries.

The responsibilities of an Early Years Practitioner:

1. Act as a key person for a group of children, responsible for their safety, emotional well-being, and development.
2. Work with children under the age of 2 years old.
3. Build relationships with children's parents/guardians/carers and others important in the child's life.
4. Collaborate with the senior team and regional SENDCO to improve childcare and education quality.
5. Support good practice regarding the inclusion of children with additional needs and/or disabilities.
6. Adhere to the nursery's child protection policies and procedures to ensure children's full potential is achieved.
7. Conduct effective child protection and safeguarding, maintaining awareness of concerns and addressing them appropriately.
8. Understand and follow Child Protection Procedures continually.
9. Support children in developing positive attitudes towards food and healthy lifestyles.
10. Include children proactively during mealtimes to promote social and emotional development.

To be successful in this role, you must:

• Possess Level 2, 3, or higher qualifications (as defined by DFE).
• Experience working with children with additional needs is desirable.
• Experience working with children under 2 years old is desirable.
• Have a passionate enthusiasm for Early Years and motivation for professional development.

If you believe you have the necessary skills and experience, click on APPLY today and send an up-to-date CV for consideration.

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