Nursery Practitioner

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job description

We are looking for a full time, Level 3 qualified Practitioner to join our Early Years setting. Early Steps Daycare opened in late 2023 and is located within the heart of Whitechapel, amidst a diverse and multicultural population.

To apply for this position, you must hold a Childcare qualification minimum of LEVEL 3 as well as this, you should also have a minimum of 2 years of nursery experience.

Our opening times are from 08:00 - 18:00.

This position is for full time, 40 hours a week, over 5 days a week, typically 08:00 - 17:00 or 09:00 - 18:00.

Salary starts from £25,000 - £26,600 per annum with potential to increase as the business grows.

Role:

• Qualified Level 3 practitioners to be familiar with planning and implementing engaging activities for children aged between 9 months to 5 years.
• Record children’s progress/achievements and reflect on learning practices.
• Communicate to develop and maintain strong parent/carer partnerships.
• Maintain high standards for safety, cleanliness, and hygiene, as well as following all child protection and safeguarding guidelines.
• Provide support to other nursery staff members and work collaboratively as part of a team.

We are looking for:

• Full and Relevant Level 3 (or above) Early Years qualification
• Previous experience working with children (ideally as a Nursery Practitioner, Early Years Educator, Nursery Assistant or similar)
• Enthusiasm for making learning fun and engaging for each and every child
• Strong and effective communication skills with both children and adults
• Strong knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding, Child Protection, and the Early Years Framework.

We aim to promote Child-centred practice, one that is nurturing to children and providing them with the best possible learning opportunity. Practitioners applying for this role must be willing to undergo child protection screening, as all new staff will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance, identity checks, qualification checks and employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps within employment, two satisfactory references and registration with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Interviews will take place on a rolling basis as applications are received.

IMPORTANT: We will only accept applications in the form of qualified Level 3 Childcare (CACHE accredited or equivalent) applicants.

Benefits include:

• Having some creative control and input within our new nurturing nursery.
• Free childcare for your own child within the nursery.
• Access to a wider range of training programmes to support and boost your career path.
• Opportunities for senior roles in the future.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience working in a nursery or childcare setting is preferred (2 years at least)
• Knowledge of child development and early years curriculum
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work well in a team and collaborate with colleagues
• A passion for working with children and supporting their learning and development
• Relevant qualifications in early childhood education or childcare

About us:

Early Steps Daycare is a newly established daycare for children aged 2-5 years, with creativity and engagement in mind, our goal is to provide exceptional childcare services for funded and non-funded children at our setting.

Our ethos is rooted in being nurturing and engaging with young learners, through our fantastic team of Early Years practitioners to help realise this vision, where pupils learn, grow and flourish, successfully transitioning into primary settings and setting them for success in the modern world.

Note: This job description is intended to give you an overview of the requirements for the position of Nursery Practitioner. It is not an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or qualifications.

Job Types: Permanent, Full-time

Pay: £25,000.00-£26,600.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
• Do you have a level 3 qualification in early years or level 3 in childcare? Yes/No