Early years Practitioner L2

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Job summary

A reputable childcare facility in Pirbright is seeking a Level 2 Early Years Practitioner to provide high-quality care and education for children. The role includes planning and assessing engaging activities while ensuring children's needs are met. Candidates must have a Level 2 or Level 3 childcare qualification and be fluent in English. The position offers competitive salary, annual leave, and development opportunities.

Benefits

Annual Leave starting at 24 days

75% off nursery fees

Access to confidential employee assistance helpline

Tailored learning and development opportunities

Company Pension

Referral Program

Free onsite parking

Team-building activities

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 2 or Level 3 childcare qualification.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.
• Knowledge of the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).

Responsibilities

• Ensure individual needs of each child are met in a safe, secure environment.
• Observe, assess, and plan stimulating activities for children's development.
• Work effectively as a professional team member.

Skills

Childcare qualification

Fluent in English

Experience in Early Years

Education

Level 2 or Level 3 childcare qualification

Job description

Job Title: Level 2 Early Years Practitioner

Salary: Up to £27,426.10 per annum (dependent on qualifications and experience)

Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent (42.5 hrs) – Part-time options considered

Location: Cemetery Pales, Pirbright, GU24 0JT

Cherrywood nursery is a modern open plan nursery set in the beautiful village of Pirbright; we have excellent inside facilities, including a sensory room and soft play. Outside we have spacious gardens for all our age groups, with a vegetable patch and sensory garden and an outdoor learning area. The nursery benefits from having an outdoor classroom which includes a soft play area & a sensory area. The secure outdoor play area also includes a climbing frame to promote gross motor skills & a gardening patch. Inside the building, there are five age-specific rooms, resources appropriate for each age group, a sleep room for younger children & changing/toileting facilities. There is an on-site kitchen with two caterers providing homemade meals each day for the children.

Why Join us:
At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including::

Annual Leave: Starting at 24 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays.
Childcare Discounts: 75% off nursery fees for team members.
Health and Wellbeing: Access to a confidential employee assistance helpline.
Development: Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your career growth and progression.
Company Pension: Secure your future with our competitive pension scheme!
Referral Program: Earn bonuses for bringing great new colleagues into our family!
Onsite Parking: Access to free onsite Parking
Company Events: Enjoy team-building activities, social gatherings, and special celebrations!:
Career Progression Opportunities!
Key Responsibilities:

Ensure the individual needs of each child are met, providing a high standard of care and education in a safe, secure, and supportive environment where children can play, learn, and develop.
Observe, assess, and plan stimulating, challenging, and age-appropriate activities that support each child's learning and development.
Work effectively as a professional team member, demonstrating flexibility and a willingness to develop new skills.
Adhere to company policies and procedures, ensuring they are followed and reviewed regularly.
Follow risk assessments and promptly report any health and safety issues to management.
Support the physical, intellectual, social, and emotional development of children through engaging and thoughtful care.
Requirements and Skills:

Full and relevant Level 2 or Level 3 childcare qualification (essential).
Fluent in written and spoken English (essential).
A minimum of 1 year’s experience in Early Years (desirable).
Knowledge of the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and regulatory requirements (desirable).
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty.

Cherrywood is part of the Family First Group where we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Group.