Nursery Educator

Kids Inc; Buckhurst Hill; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery in Buckhurst Hill is seeking a Nursery Educator to create an engaging play environment and support children's development. The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 qualification in Childcare and experience with young children. We prioritize staff wellbeing and offer support to help you flourish in your role.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in childcare.
• Experience working with young children.
• Ability to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and maintaining an educational play environment.
• Promote children’s personal, social, emotional, communication, and physical development.
• Contribute to planning and record-keeping for children's development.

Skills

Communication

Organisational

Problem-solving

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education

Degree in Early Childhood Studies

Job description

Be prepared to sing, read the same stories again and again, fly to the moon, make mud pies, drink endless cups of pretend tea, enjoy play dough pizzas and have lots of fun all day!

As a Nursery Educator at Kids Inc Nurseries, you will be expected to…

• Assist in developing and maintaining an attractive, educational play environment in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage.
• Promote children’s personal, social & emotional development, communication and language and physical development and contribute towards meeting children’s needs within the nursery day for security, nourishment, stimulation and rest.
• Contribute to the record-keeping and planning cycle in order to ensure that children receive individual consideration, access and developmentally appropriate action towards promoting their development needs. Take responsibility to regularly complete own key children’s records within agreed timescales.
• Work proactively within the staff team to identify and take responsibility for actioning activities that promote and extend the children’s learning experiences.
• Use initiative in order to create a seamless approach to the nursery day, ensuring that routine tasks do not interrupt the children’s concentration or enjoyment of their experiences.
• Recognise the contribution of self-development to personal, team and organisational aims.
• Recognise the influence of own practice for learners within the nursery unit and contribute to the development of learners through consistent expert role modelling.

At Kids Inc we prioritise staff wellbeing. We know how important it is that you feel supported and happy in your role.

We are here to help answer any questions you may have about a career with Kids Inc.

To become an early years educator at Kids Inc Nurseries, you will need a relevant qualification such as a Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education, a degree in Early Childhood Studies, or an equivalent qualification. The nursery also requires all staff members to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. In addition, it is essential to have experience working with young children and possess strong communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills.

Our friendly and experienced staff will take you through our bright and welcoming rooms, our stimulating play areas, and our outdoor play space.