Early Years Practitioner

Sally-Anna's Day Nursery; Church Lawton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local nursery in Church Lawton is seeking a Level 3 qualified Early Years Educator. The position emphasizes creating a safe and stimulating environment for children, focusing on their personal and social development through play and exploration. Candidates must have a Level 3 qualification in Early Years or Childcare and be familiar with the EYFS curriculum. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits, including employer pension contributions, making it a wonderful opportunity for passionate educators.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Convenient transport links

Employer pension contribution

Full day off

Team building events

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 qualification in Early Years or Childcare is essential.
• Previous experience in a nursery or childcare setting is desirable.
• Strong understanding of early years educational practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe and stimulating environment for children to learn through play.
• Plan engaging lessons and activities following the EYFS curriculum.
• Support children's personal, social, and emotional development.

Skills

Early Years Education

Child Development

EYFS curriculum

Social skills development

Education

Level 3 qualification in Early Years or Childcare

Job description

Job Overview

We are looking for a Level 3 qualified Early Years Educator to join the team at this welcoming nursery in Church Lawton, near Alsager. This nursery is a great place to work and to further your early years career, we are committed to fostering a happy, skilled, passionate and loyal team in a working environment where you will be able to reach your full potential, while ensuring the highest standards of childcare provision are maintained.

Benefits

As an Early Years Practitioner, you will have the opportunity for regular training and coaching, both internally and by external courses. Other benefits of working here include:

• Competitive Salary
• Convenient transport links
• Employer pension contribution
• Full day off
• Team building events

Responsibilities

As an Early Years Educator, you play a crucial role in providing a safe and stimulating environment for learning through play and exploration, helping young children to build on their social skills, and supporting their personal, social and emotional development in their most formative years.

Following the EYFS curriculum closely to plan lessons and activities that are engaging and stimulating is a key responsibility for the suitable Early Years Practitioner, so it is important to have a good understanding and strong knowledge of early years educational practices, the early years framework and child development. Encouraging child-led learning and play is also important.

Qualifications

It is essential that you hold at minimum a Level 3 qualification in Early Years or Childcare, and previous experience in a nursery or childcare setting is desirable.

Make a difference in Church Lawton as an Early Years Practitioner, apply now!