**L3 NURSERY NURSE - ECHOES NURSERY**

MiChild Group; Bath; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Level 3 qualified Nursery Practitioner at Echoes Nursery in Manchester. The role involves ensuring the welfare and development of children, promoting a high-quality environment, and working closely with parents. The nursery offers extensive benefits, including training, well-being programs, and career progression opportunities. Ideal candidates will have a passion for child care and a strong understanding of EYFS requirements.

Benefits

50% staff discount on childcare fees

Exceptional holiday entitlement

Company incentives for attendance

Career progression opportunities

Staff well-being programme

Monthly Staff Treats

Free branded staff uniform

Fully funded accredited training

Employer contribution to pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in Early Years childcare preferred.
• High standards of care for children.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safeguarding of children and staff.
• Deliver age-appropriate activities.
• Promote a fun, high-quality environment.

Skills

Passion for children

Adaptability

Understanding of EYFS

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Early Years Childcare and Education

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the MiChild group.

We are currently looking for an enthusiastic and passionate Level 3 qualified Nursery Practitioner to join our team at our Echoes Nursery in Manchester City Centre.

If you are highly motivated, flexible, experienced in working in Early Years, and have a genuine interest in working with children, then this is the role for you.

Company Benefits

• Staff discount on childcare fees - 50%!
• Exceptional holiday entitlement package with long service benefits year on year.
• Company incentives such as additional holiday days for 100% attendance
• Career progression opportunities and a training programme based around you.
• Staff well-being programme including weekly staff well-being drop-in's, staff room for breaks, access to free exercise sessions, and healthy recipes on our well-being platform.
• Monthly Staff Treats
• Staff meals and refreshments throughout the day
• Staff appreciation and recognition awards (e.g., 1, 5, 10 years of service, employee of the month, staff shout-outs)
• Company events (such as annual awards night, NMT awards, Day Nursery Awards)
• Free branded staff uniform
• Fully funded accredited training such as Paediatric First Aid, Level 2 in Safeguarding, and more
• Employer contribution to pension scheme

Essential Requirements

• NVQ Level 3 in Early Years Childcare and Education or equivalent
• Passion for and high standards of physical, emotional, social, and intellectual care for children
• A can-do attitude and adaptability to nursery and company needs
• Broad understanding of the EYFS Statutory requirements and how to implement them

Key Responsibilities

• Prioritize safeguarding of children, staff, and families accessing the setting
• Promote a fun, high-quality environment for all children
• Ensure the welfare and learning development requirements of children are met
• Work confidently and respectfully with parents and carers
• Share responsibility for health and safety of the nursery
• Ensure all children are clean, loved, and happy
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures
• Be aware of emergency and security procedures
• Deliver exciting and age-appropriate activities
• Carry out planning, observations, and next steps for your key group
• Make mealtimes pleasant social sharing experiences
• Comply with confidentiality policies
• Promote the company’s ethos and core values
• Ensure excellent outcomes in audits and inspections like Ofsted
• Use initiative at all times

Experience

• Childcare experience: 1 year (preferred)