Early Years Practitioner

Happy Nurses; Haywards Heath; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A childcare provider in Haywards Heath is seeking a full-time Nursery Practitioner to deliver high-quality care and implement the EYFS framework. The successful candidate will work 40 hours per week, engage with parents, and promote children's welfare. Key benefits include discounts, sick pay, and development opportunities. The role requires a level 3 qualification in Early Years Education.

Benefits

Amazing discounts across retail, leisure and utilities

Termly Employee Appreciation Incentives

Wellbeing support, including an Employee Assistance Programme

Sick Pay

Increased holiday allowance with length of service

Discounted childcare

Free parking on site

Development opportunities

Opportunity to gain qualifications

Qualifications

• Minimum level 3 qualification in a UK recognised early years qualification.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with parents/carers as appropriate.
• Implement and deliver the EYFS.
• Provide high quality care and activities for children.
• Organise activities that encourage creativity and learning.
• Ensure compliance with Safeguarding procedures.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

Education

Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education or equivalent

Job description

We are seeking a Nursery Practitioner to work full time. Please only apply if you have a minimum level 3 qualification in a UK recognised early years qualification.

We’re looking for a full time Nursery Practitioner to work 40 hours (fully flexible)

Main Duties:

Liaising with parents/carers as appropriate
Implementation and delivery of the EYFS.
Participate in professional development and training.
Share good practise with other childcare practice with colleagues, display exemplary behaviour and act as a role model
Provide high quality care and activities for children which recognise both individual and group requirements in a secure, safe and stimulating environment.
Organise activities, both inside and outside the nursery, which encourages creativity, development, co-ordination, independence, self-expression, and learning through play.
Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the EYFS framework (including the Safeguarding & Welfare Requirements), for guidance in your practice.
Work in partnership with parents and carers, recognising that parents are their children’s first educators, and encourage parental involvement in the nursery.
Be aware of Safeguarding issues and follow the nursery’s Safeguarding procedures.
Ensure close monitoring of children about whom there are concerns.
Prepare and serve food and drinks for children, encouraging good nutrition and sociable eating.
Assist children with personal care, including changing nappies, assisting with potty training and other associated welfare duties.
Carry out on-going cleaning of the nursery, toys and equipment.
Fully comply with the nursery’s outings policy to ensure the safety of children outside nursery premises.
Requirements:

A minimum of level 3 qualification in Early Years Education or equivalent
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
Key Benefits:

Amazing discounts across retail, leisure and utilities
Termly Employee Appreciation Incentives
Wellbeing support, including an Employee Assistance Programme
Your Birthday off after 1 years’ service
Sick Pay
Increased holiday allowance with length of service
Discounted childcare across all our sites
Free parking on site
Development opportunities in a rapidly growing company
Opportunities to study and gain qualifications through us
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

Childcare
Company events
Company pension
Employee discount
Free parking
Health & wellbeing programme
On-site parking
Sick pay
Schedule:

Day shift
Monday to Friday
No weekends
please apply with your CV and we will return to you within 3 working days.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From £12.73 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

Company pension
On-site parking
Referral programme
Flexible language requirement:

English not required