Nursery Practitioner & Early Years Educator – Cambridge

Early Years Academy; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Early Years Academy in Cambridge is hiring a Qualified Nursery Practitioner / Early Years Educator to join a welcoming nursery team. Salary up to £35,000 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience.

The successful candidate will provide high-quality care and early education for babies, toddlers and preschool children, align with the EYFS, plan engaging activities, and support children's safeguarding and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• A recognised qualification in Childcare or Early Years suitable for the position.
• Experience with babies, toddlers or preschool children.
• Understanding of EYFS.
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures.
• Strong communication, organisation and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to high-quality childcare.
• Willingness to continue learning.
• Experience supporting children with additional needs is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care and early education for babies, toddlers and preschool children.
• Support children's learning and development in accordance with the EYFS statutory framework.
• Planning and delivering creative, engaging and age-appropriate learning experiences.
• Encouraging children’s independence, confidence, communication and social skills through play.
• Observing, assessing and recording children’s progress and identifying their individual learning needs.
• Supporting children with SEND and helping to create an inclusive learning environment.
• Maintaining a safe, stimulating, welcoming and nurturing nursery environment.
• Building positive and professional relationships with parents and carers.
• Working closely with colleagues to ensure consistency in children’s care and education.
• Following safeguarding, child protection, health and safety and nursery policies.
• Supporting children’s personal care routines, including mealtimes, hygiene and rest periods.
• Promoting positive behaviour and supporting children’s emotional wellbeing.
• Participating in staff meetings, training and professional development activities as required.
• Contributing to a positive and supportive nursery environment.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Communication

Teamwork

Planning activities

Safeguarding

Childcare experience

Education

Recognised Childcare / Early Years qualification

Job description

Early Years Academy in Cambridge is hiring a Qualified Nursery Practitioner / Early Years Educator to join a welcoming nursery team. Salary up to £35,000 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience.

The successful candidate will provide high-quality care and early education for babies, toddlers and preschool children, align with the EYFS, plan engaging activities, and support children's safeguarding and wellbeing.