Nursery Practitioner

WMC Training; Oldbury; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

WMC Training in Oldbury (B68) is seeking a dedicated Nursery Practitioner to join a professional, supportive team. There is potential for progression into a Deputy Manager role and completion of LV5 Lead Practitioner qualification.

The candidate should have prior nursery experience and a willingness to work toward formal qualifications. The role focuses on delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage, planning age-appropriate activities, safeguarding, and collaborating with parents.

Qualifications

• Must have prior nursery experience.
• Willing to learn a qualification.
• Ability to write clear objective observation.
• Commitment to complete a childcare qualification.
• Work Location: In person.

Responsibilities

• To support fellow educators/practitioners to deliver the setting's curriculum and standard of practice.
• To work towards an early years qualification with support from the setting's staff and training provider.
• To seek support from members of the team to assist your learning.
• To work closely with children aged 0-5 years old, looking after their daily needs such as feeding, nappy changing and toileting.
• To work as part of a team to deliver and meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage for all children.
• To plan, provide and support age-appropriate play opportunities in line with the curriculum and individual needs of the children in your care.
• To ensure the safeguarding and welfare of all children in your care.
• To observe, assess and record children's learning and development progress.
• Provide an enabling environment that meets the needs of each unique individual child.
• To build and maintain positive relationships with parents/carers.
• To adhere to and follow the setting's policies and procedures.
• To attend regular team meetings.
• To ensure standards of health and safety, hygiene and cleanliness are maintained at all times.
• To attend additional training events and meetings as identified by the Setting Manager for training requirements.
• To liaise and work in partnership with external agencies (both statutory and voluntary) to support children within the setting as appropriate.
• To undertake any other duties as deemed necessary by the Setting Manager

Skills

Nursery experience

Objective observation

Education

LV2 Early Years Practitioner

LV3 Early Years Practitioner

Job description

Do you have a genuine passion for leading and nurturing young learners, coupled with proven experience working within a nursery setting?

Have you completed your LV2 OR LV3 Early Years Apprenticeship but striving to further your career?

WMC Training is seeking a dedicated Nursery Practitioner to join the professional, rewarding, and supportive team in Oldbury (B68). There is opportunity for the right hire to also be progressed into a Deputy Manager role and complete a LV5 Lead Practitioner qualification.

The ideal candidate will bring previous experience working with children, a genuine interest in developing the talent of younger generations, and a strong desire to make a difference in children's lives.

MUST have experience working at the nursery setting before . You will be a collaborative team member, equally capable of taking initiative, and adept at planning enriching activities.

DUTIES

• To support fellow educators/practitioners to deliver the setting's curriculum and standard of practice.
• To work towards an early years qualification with support from the setting's staff and training provider.
• To seek support from members of the team to assist your learning.
• To work closely with children aged 0-5 years old, looking after their daily needs such as feeding, nappy changing and toileting.
• To work as part of a team to deliver and meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage for all children.
• To plan, provide and support age-appropriate play opportunities in line with the curriculum and individual needs of the children in your care.
• To ensure the safeguarding and welfare of all children in your care.
• To observe, assess and record children's learning and development progress.
• Provide an enabling environment that meets the needs of each unique individual child.
• To build and maintain positive relationships with parents/carers.
• To adhere to and follow the setting's policies and procedures.
• To attend regular team meetings.
• To ensure standards of health and safety, hygiene and cleanliness are maintained at all times.
• To attend additional training events and meetings as identified by the Setting Manager for training requirements.
• To liaise and work in partnership with external agencies (both statutory and voluntary) to support children within the setting as appropriate.
• To undertake any other duties as deemed necessary by the Setting Manager

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Must have prior nursery experience
• Willing to learn a qualification
• Ability to write clear objective observation
• Commitment to complete a childcare qualification
• Work Location: In person

Career Progression

This Employer are devoted to staff growth and look to advance their employees careers through qualifications.

This role is for staff qualified to a LV2 Early Years Practitioner level as a minimum.

This employer will support employees gaining qualifications upto LV5 Early Years Lead Practitioner with desire to have individuals grow with the business into senior roles.