Nursery Practitioner

YMCA North Tyneside; North Shields; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused childcare provider in North Shields seeks an experienced Nursery Practitioner for a full-time role. The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 qualification in Early Years and will be responsible for delivering high-quality childcare, supporting child development, and maintaining a secure and stimulating environment. This position offers a competitive salary and an array of perks, including generous holiday allowance and gym membership.

Benefits

Competitive salary

5 Weeks Holiday + Bank Holidays

Birthday Off

Flexible Public Holidays

Free Gym Membership

Discounts at cafes

Discounted nursery fees

Access to confidential Employer Assistance Programme

24/7 GP Helpline

Access to Salary Sacrifice Schemes

Paid Volunteering Days

Life assurance

Group Pension Contribution Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in childcare settings is essential.
• Strong understanding of child development principles.
• Ability to work with children of various ages.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality childcare provision.
• Provide a safe and engaging learning environment.
• Support children's development in all areas.

Skills

Child development knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Ability to create engaging activities

Knowledge of safeguarding policies

Education

Level 3 qualification in Early Years

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Nursery team for a Nursery Practitioner to join us!

LOCATION: YMCA North Tyneside, Church Way, North Shields, NE29 0AB

JOB TYPE: Full Time

SALARY: Up to £24,570 per annum

HOURS: 37.5 hours per week

YMCA North Tyneside is a voluntary sector organisation undertaking youth and community programme work across North Tyneside, South Tyneside, and Teesdale. It is part of the worldwide YMCA movement, which started in London in 1844 and has grown to become the world’s largest and oldest youth movement. We are guided by our Christian values, believing that everyone has potential, and we serve our communities so that all can hope, belong, contribute and thrive.

We’re passionate about delivering exceptional childcare and creating a workplace where every individual feels valued and empowered. We’re looking for an experienced Nursery Practitioner to play a key role in ensuring children have the best start in life and that every child placed in our care receives the highest standard of support.

Key Responsibilities

• To deliver high quality provision within the setting
• To have high expectations of all children and a commitment to their achieving their potential
• To provide a safe, welcoming, purposeful, stimulating and encouraging environment where children feel confident and secure and are able to develop and learn
• To provide safe, appropriate, child‑led and adult‑initiated experiences, activities and play opportunities indoor, outdoor and in out‑of‑setting contexts, enabling children to develop and learn
• To organise the environment inside and outside to ensure that resources and equipment are available and appropriate to meet the needs of the individual children in the group
• To actively support the development of children’s language and communication skills
• To monitor and evaluate children’s learning through a range of assessment and monitoring strategies
• To promote positive behaviour, self‑control and independence through implementing our behaviour policy
• To promote children’s rights, equality, inclusion and anti‑discriminatory practice in all aspects of the setting
• To maintain a safe environment and employ practices that promote children’s health, safety and physical, mental and emotional well‑being
• To recognise when a child is in danger or at risk of harm and know how to act to protect them
• To ensure that any identified development needs are raised with the Management team

The Perks Of The Job

• Competitive salary
• 5 Weeks Holiday + Bank Holidays
• Your Birthday Off!
• Flexible Public Holidays
• Free Gym Membership to YMCA Gym for you and a loved one
• Discounts at our cafe’s, including Cafe 1879 and our Community Cafe
• Discounted fees at YMCA Day Nursery
• Discounts to holidays at our Patterdale Estate in the Lake District
• Access to a free and confidential Employer Assistance Programme (suite of legal and health advice)
• Access to 24/7 GP Helpline
• Access to Salary Sacrifice Schemes
• Access to Reward Gateway providing 100’s of retail discounts
• 2 x Paid Volunteering Days
• Life assurance of 2x annual salary
• Group Pension Contribution Scheme
• And more!

Want to find out more about the job?

Please feel free to contact Ian Pearson (Nursery Manager) for an informal chat about the position by email at [e-mail]

To Apply

Visit this link below for our online application form: http://bit.ly/YMCAonlineapp

Closing date: Please apply ASAP as we will be interviewing as we go

Interview process: One stage interview

Start date: ASAP

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff and volunteers share this commitment and must report any concerns about the safety or welfare of those we serve. A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at the appropriate level is required for all roles that involve working with children, young people or vulnerable adults.

Equal Opportunities

YMCA North Tyneside is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst the workforce. We aim to be an equal opportunities employer and are determined to ensure no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable. Flexible work is supported, and applications from people with disabilities are encouraged.

Recruitment of Ex‑Offenders

We believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified individuals, regardless of their background. We assess each applicant based on their qualifications, experience and suitability for the role, taking into account the nature of the offence, the time elapsed since the conviction and any evidence of rehabilitation. We are dedicated to creating a workplace that fosters inclusion and supports the successful reintegration of individuals into the workforce, while maintaining a safe and respectful environment for all employees.