early years practitioners- level 3 prefered but would consider level 2

aldersyde nursery LTD; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local nursery in Tees Valley is seeking Level 3 Nursery Practitioners to join their team. Both part-time (24 hours) and full-time (32 hours) positions are available over five days a week from 8 am to 5.30 pm. This role requires a full and relevant Level 3 early years qualification or Level 2. Responsibilities include delivering the EYFS, maintaining children's records, and ensuring a safe and nurturing environment. Competitive salary above national minimum wage.

Qualifications

• Must hold a full and relevant Level 3 early years qualification or Level 2.
• Experience working with young children in a nursery setting is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the EYFS ensuring child needs are met.
• Maintain records of children's development and learning.
• Support staff and engage in team activities.
• Communicate with parents about children's needs.

Skills

Good communication skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

Level 3 early years qualification

Level 2 qualification

Job description

Overview

JOB DESCRIPTION – Level 3 NURSERY PRACTITIONERS

Must hold a full and relevant Level 3 early years qualification or Level 2.

Details

Aldersyde Day Nursery is looking to appoint Early Years Practitioners. Part time - 24 hours and full time 32 hours positions available, over 5 days a week between 8 am – 5.30 pm. Above NMW.

Responsibilities

• To effectively deliver the EYFS ensuring that the individual needs and interest of children in the setting are met (in conjunction with other team members).
• To keep records of your key children’s development and learning journeys and share with parents, carers and other key adults in the child’s life.
• Support all staff and engage in a good staff team.
• To develop and maintain strong partnerships and communication with parents/carers to facilitate day-to-day caring and early learning needs.
• To ensure the provision of a high quality environment to meet the needs of individual children having an awareness of any disabilities, family cultures and medical histories.
• To advise manager/deputy of any concerns, e.g. over children, parents, the safety of the environment, preserving confidentiality as necessary.
• To be involved in out of working hours activities, e.g. training, staff meetings, parent consultations etc.
• To be flexible within working practices of the setting, undertaking other responsible duties where needed, such as domestic tasks, preparation of snack meals, cleansing of equipment, etc.
• To work alongside the manager and staff team to ensure that the setting’s philosophy is fulfilled.
• To read, understand and adhere to all policies and procedures relevant to your role and the safe running of the setting.
• To develop your role within the team, especially with regard to being a key person.
• To keep completely confidential any information regarding the children, their families or other staff that is acquired as part of the job.
• To uphold the high profile of the setting and to uphold its standards at all times, both in work hours and outside.
• To support nursery assistants, students and volunteers.
• To ensure good standards of safety, hygiene and cleanliness are maintained at all times.
• To ensure safeguarding knowledge is current.
• To undertake specific training as appropriate.
• Job spec available upon request.