Nursery Practitioner - Early Years Team, Safeguarding

Teaching Vacancies; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced Pension with NEST

30 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

Employee assistance programme

Occupational Health

Free eye tests for VDU users

Free parking across campuses

Job summary

The Sheffield College is seeking a Nursery Practitioner to provide high-quality care for children in our nursery facility run by Sparks Managed Services. You will work as part of a team to create a warm, stimulating environment where children can learn and develop emotionally and socially.

Role requires experience with 0-5 year olds, understanding of EYFS, safeguarding knowledge, and ability to plan activities. A collaborative, supportive team culture with opportunities for training is offered.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a group setting with 0-5 year olds.
• Ability to work in a large team.
• Ability to plan nursery activities incorporating the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum.
• Ability to use own initiative.
• Clear understanding of safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the EYFS ethos, implementation and legal requirements are embedded.
• Interact with children and families, treating individuals with respect.
• Report concerns about children, parents or safety.
• Support children with special educational needs and liaise with senior staff.
• Maintain safety and health procedures, including risk assessments and equipment checks.
• Undertake Paediatric First Aid training and apply the code of practice.
• Record and report incidents in line with safeguarding policies.
• Work with trainees and students on placements, providing feedback.

Skills

Experience with young children

Teamwork

Initiative

Administrative experience

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

NVQ3 or equivalent

Level 2 English & Maths

First Aid at Work (or willing)

Job description

The Sheffield College is seeking a Nursery Practitioner to provide high-quality care for children in our nursery facility run by Sparks Managed Services. You will work as part of a team to create a warm, stimulating environment where children can learn and develop emotionally and socially.

Role requires experience with 0-5 year olds, understanding of EYFS, safeguarding knowledge, and ability to plan activities. A collaborative, supportive team culture with opportunities for training is offered.