Early Years Practitioner x 2 - Eastwood Day Nursery

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading local authority is seeking an Early Years Practitioner for Eastwood Day Nursery to join a dedicated team committed to high-quality early years care. The role involves supporting children aged 0-5 with a focus on development and learning, requiring NVQ level 3 or equivalent. Benefits include generous holidays and staff perks like a pension scheme and development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance of 32 paid days

Local Government pension scheme membership

Employee Assistance Programme

Interest-free loans on annual travel cards

Qualifications

• Minimum NVQ level 3 or equivalent childcare qualification required.
• Good communication skills are crucial.
• Experience with children aged 0-5 is essential.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the development and learning of children aged 8 weeks to 5 years.
• Working as part of a dynamic team to deliver high-quality early years care.
• Recording and reporting on children's progress in writing and verbally.

Skills

Good communication skills

Knowledge of the EYFS

Experience of working with children aged 0-5 years

Education

NNEB certificate

NVQ level 3

BTEC in Child Care

Job description

Early Years Practitioner x 2 - Eastwood Day Nursery

About Us

36 hours per week (Monday to Friday -Shifts between 7.45am -6.15pm)

Full-Time - Permanent Post

(Term time only applications may be considered)

We are looking to recruit an Early Years Practitioner for Eastwood Day Nursery. You will be responsible to the Day Nursery Manager and Team Leaders in supporting the development and learning of children aged 8 weeks to 5 years. You will be part of a dynamic team of practitioners committed to the delivery of high-quality early years’ care and education in partnership with parents and carers.

In addition to developing your personal and professional role as an Early Years’ Practitioner, you will have the following personal attributes and experience or skills and qualifications

• NNEB certificate, NVQ level 3 or BTEC in Child Care (2-year course) or equivalent childcare level 3 qualification
• Knowledge of the EYFS
• Good communication skills with an ability to record and report on children’s progress in writing and verbally
• Experience of working with children aged 0-5 years.

We offer a generous holiday allowance of 32 paid days (pro rata) excluding bank holidays and a range of learning and development opportunities. In addition, we offer a range of staff benefits such as membership of the Local Government pension scheme, Employee Assistance Programme and interest-free loans on annual travel cards.

An information pack, including a Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below .

For any further details about us please visit our website or contact us on the telephone number 020 8876 3976 (option 2). We also welcome visits where this can be facilitated safely.

Interview date: We advise the candidates to apply as soon as possible and reserve the right to interview before the closing date and the right to close this advertisement if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is subject to a satisfactory DBS check.