Early Years Practitioner

Happy Haven Nursery; Carryduff; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local nursery in Carryduff is seeking a dedicated childcare worker to provide high-quality learning and care for children aged 0-5. Responsibilities include developing partnerships with parents and delivering engaging activities. Applicants need relevant certifications and a genuine love for working with children. The position offers a permanent contract with 36 weekly hours across shifts between 07:00-18:00.

Qualifications

• Prior experience working with children.
• Safeguarding training is required.
• Paediatric first aid training is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Develop partnerships with parents/carers.
• Deliver high standards of care for children aged 0-5.
• Be responsible for tasks assigned by Management Team.

Skills

Experience working with children

Energy for engaging activities

Passion for working with children

Education

Accredited certification in childcare/playwork or equivalent

Job description

To ensure that the nursery is a safe environment for children, staff and others. A full job description briefed at interview.

Responsibilities

• To develop partnerships with parents/carers to increase involvement in their child's learning.
• To be responsible for any tasks delegated by the Management Team.
• To deliver a high standard of learning, development and care for children aged 0-5 years.

Skills and Qualifications

• Applicants must have or be willing to work towards accredited certification in childcare/playwork or equivalent.
• Applicants must have prior experience working with children and lots of energy to create engaging activities for fun learning.
• Applicants must love working with children-we exist to deliver happiness!
• Safeguarding training.
• Paediatric first aid training.
• Manual Handling training.
• Additional needs training.

Location: Carryduff; Salary: Hourly to be confirmed; Contract Type: Permanent; Weekly hours: 36; Closing date: 10/10/2025; Worktime: Shifts between 07:00-18:00, to be confirmed.