Early Years Practitioner

Happy Nurses; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A childcare provider in the City of London is seeking a full-time Early Years Practitioner to ensure children receive safe and stimulating play experiences. The ideal candidate will have a minimum Level 2 qualification in childcare, excellent understanding of child development, and interpersonal skills. This role involves preparing the nursery for inspections and working primarily in the baby room. Competitive pay starting from £23,795.20 per year, with additional benefits including a company pension and on-site parking.

Benefits

Company pension

On-site parking

Referral programme

Qualifications

• Clear and valid enhanced DBS or in position to obtain one.
• Up to date Safeguarding, Paediatric First Aid and Food Hygiene preferred.
• Nursery experience of at least 1 year preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure children are kept safe and receive rich and stimulating play experiences.
• Adhere to company policies & procedures at all times.
• Help prepare the nursery confidently for Ofsted inspections.

Skills

Understanding of child development

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Hardworking

Education

Minimum Level 2 qualification in childcare

GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an Early Years Practitioner. Please only apply if you have a minimum level 2 qualification in a UK recognised early years qualification.

Responsibilities

• Hold a minimum Level 2 qualification in childcare
• Have an excellent understanding of child development, the EYFS and the current Ofsted Inspection Framework
• Ideally have up to date Safeguarding, Paediatric First Aid and Food Hygiene
• Need a clear and valid enhanced DBS or be in a position to obtain one
• Be flexible and hardworking
• As an Early Years Educator you will hold impeccable interpersonal skills, ability to build relationships with staff, parents, children and support staff
• Be able to build brilliant working relationships to ensure common goals can be achieved

Main duties / Responsibilities

• Ensure that all children attending the setting are kept safe and receive rich and stimulating play experiences appropriate to their age and stage of development at all times
• Adhere to company policies & procedures at all times
• Help prepare the nursery confidently in any Ofsted inspections with the vision of maintaining our Outstanding judgement
• This role is to be worked in the baby room

Job Details

• Job Type: Full-time
• Pay: From £23,795.20 per year (negotiable based on qualification level and experience)
• Location: In person
• Schedule: Monday to Friday
• Benefits: Company pension; On-site parking; Referral programme
• Education: GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
• Experience: Nursery 1 year (preferred); Nursery experience 1 year (preferred); Childcare 1 year (preferred); Management 1 year (preferred)
• Licence/Certification: Driving Licence (preferred; required in some cases)

Please apply with your CV and we will respond within 3 working days.