Early Years Practitioner

Sunny Days Children's Nursery; Calne; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Free uniform

On-site parking

Referral programme

Personal development support

Enhanced DBS check

Open door policy

Job summary

Sunny Days Children's Nursery in Calne, Wiltshire, is recruiting qualified professionals to join busy teams based in Calne and Lyneham. The role requires a positive, friendly approach, organisation, and commitment to safeguarding and development.

We offer a competitive salary depending on experience, 28 days holiday, free uniform, on-site parking, and a supportive team with opportunities for personal development and DBS clearance.

Qualifications

• Preferably NVQ Level 3 in early years setting.
• GCSEs or equivalent educational qualification.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in a similar role.
• Sound knowledge of the EYFS and current Ofsted regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care to children.
• Support parents and carers and staff.
• Uphold safeguarding and Enhanced DBS checks.
• Comply with EYFS standards and best practices.

Job description

Due to our increasing numbers, we are now recruiting qualified professionals to join our busy teams based in Calne and Lyneham, Wiltshire.

Our ideal candidate will:

• Have a positive, fun and friendly approach with an organised and highly motivated disposition with a good sense of humour.
• Be flexible, patient, kind and caring with the ability to build strong, supportive relationships with children, parents/carers and staff.

In return, we offer:

• A competitive salary (depending on experience) and 28 days holiday per year
• A beautiful setting with outdoor space and free on-site parking
• A friendly and supportive team
• Referral programme
• Free uniform
• Commitment to supporting practitioners through their own personal development
• Free Enhanced DBS check
• Supportive management team with an "open door policy".

Sunny Days Children's Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Enhanced Disclosure and Barring checks will be required prior to commencing employment. Candidates will be exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974

We are looking for someone with the following:

• Preferably qualified to NVQ Level 3
• Educated to GCSE or equivalent
• Proven experience of at least 2 years in a similar role
• Sound knowledge of the EYFS and current Ofsted regulations