Nursery Practitioner

HealthJobs4U Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in the UK is seeking a dedicated Level 2/3 Childcare Practitioner to join their team. This full-time role involves ensuring high standards of care and education for children, implementing engaging activities, and maintaining safeguarding protocols. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in early childhood development and hold an NVQ Level CCLD or equivalent. Staff benefits include on-site parking and a generous staff discount for childcare.

Benefits

50% staff discount for childcare

Company events

Company pension

On-site parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy nursery environment is essential.
• Flexible, reliable, and passionate about working in Early Years education.

Responsibilities

• Provide the highest level of care for the children.
• Prepare and supervise meals and snacks.
• Monitor sleeps and form positive relationships with parents.

Skills

Childcare policies and procedures

Early childhood development

Safeguarding

Education

NVQ Level CCLD or equivalent

Job description

Job Description - Level 2/3 Childcare Practitioner

This is an opportunity to join a forward thinking, highly motivated team of childcare practitioners. Our nurseries are dedicated to providing children with the best possible care and early years education and to working with staff to enhance their skills and knowledge to be the best they can be.

Requirements;

• Job Type: Full Time Permanent
• Pay: £12.21-£12.50 per hour
• Expected hours: 42.5 per week
• Shift pattern - Monday - Friday Combination of 8am - 5pm or 9am - 6pm

Main Duties/responsibilities include:

? Provide the highest level of care for the children within the designated room.

? Take responsibility for the development and education of the children, setting up age appropriate, engaging indoor/outdoor play activities

? Have a clear understanding of safeguarding and ensure the protection of all children within the setting accordingly

? Maintain the security of the children at all times and report hazards to the supervisor or manager

? Ensure high standards of cleanliness at all times undertaking cleaning duties as required

? Attend to first aid needs, as required and attend regularly training to ensure skills and knowledge are up to date

? Prepare and supervise drinks, morning snacks & tea; serve and supervise lunch, wiping the tables and clearing away including disinfecting all chairs and tables and washing the floor

? Monitor sleeps

? Form positive relationships with parents and assist with their enquiries.

? Answer the telephone in an appropriate manner and record/report details as necessary

? Care for nursery pets as required

? A good knowledge of early childhood development and and understanding of childcare policies and procedures

? Make and record observations of the children and contribute to the planning of play activities that are stimulating and specific to the needs and abilities of the children.

? Supervise and assist the children in clearing away activities and ensure that all the equipment is stored correctly.

The successful candidate most hold a minimum of an NVQ Level CCLD or equivalent and have experience of working in a busy nursery environment

The successful candidate must be flexible and reliable and have genuine passion for working in Early Years education and care.

Benefits

? 50% staff discount for childcare

? Company events

? Company pension

? On-site parking

? Employee Assistance Programme

Work Location: In person

Expected start date:ASAP