Nursery Practitioner

The Methodist Church in Britain; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Induction & training

Pension scheme

Travel loans

Staff discount

Supervisions & appraisals

Flexible working

Job summary

Acorn Nursery, part of Brighton and Hove City Council Family Hub Nurseries, is hiring a nursery practitioner to act as key person for a group of children.

You will build relationships with children and families, support learning through play, and deliver the EYFS. A Level 3 early years qualification and a DBS check are required.

The role is 37 hours per week, with set day and afternoon blocks, and offers induction and training, a generous pension, and flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 in early years and childcare or an equivalent
• Experience delivering the EYFS and conducting observations/assessments
• Ability to meet the individual needs of young children and their families

Responsibilities

• Act as key person for a group of children
• Build relationships with children and their families, supporting attachment
• Be a role model and inspiration to the children
• Support children's learning and development
• Carry out observations and complete assessments
• Support the setting's safeguarding commitment and follow child protection procedures

Skills

Excellent communication

Passion for care

Education

Level 3 in early years and childcare or equivalent

Job description

A nursery practitioner post at Acorn Nursery, one of Brighton and Hove City Council's Family Hub Nurseries, where children learn through play across indoor rooms and large outdoor gardens. The work centres on acting as key person for a group of young children, building relationships with them and their families, and carrying out observations and assessments while delivering the EYFS. The role is 37 hours split across set day and afternoon blocks on different days. A level 3 early years qualification and a DBS check are needed.

What the job involves

• Act as key person for a group of children
• Build relationships with children and their families, supporting attachment
• Be a role model and inspiration to the children
• Support children's learning and development
• Carry out observations and complete assessments
• Support the setting's safeguarding commitment and follow child protection procedures

Qualifications

• Minimum level 3 in early years and childcare, or a full and relevant equivalent

Experience

• Working with young children in an early years environment
• Delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
• Meeting the individual needs of young children and their families

Skills & knowledge

• Excellent communication skills
• Passion and commitment to providing high quality care and learning opportunities

Checks & eligibility

• DBS check

Other

• A positive, fun attitude to work
• Passion to learn and develop own knowledge and experience

What's offered

• Paid days holiday each year plus bank holidays
• Full induction and training programmeSupport for further education and continuing professional development
• Generous pension scheme
• Loans for bus travel or bike purchase, and deposit loans for rental properties, repaid from salary
• Staff discount scheme in local and national retailers, including cinema tickets and gift cards
• Regular supervisions and appraisals
• Flexible working arrangements alongside personal preference agreed with manager