Nursery Practitioner L3

YMCA BCG; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EAP (24/7)

IMHR Plus discounts

25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

SimplyHealth cash plan

Staff discounts at YMCA nurseries

CPD & progression routes

Job summary

YMCA Black Country Group is seeking Nursery Practitioners to join our busy nursery that cares for up to 100 children. You will contribute to a welcoming, safe environment where families feel valued and supported.

Level 3 qualified and experienced with EYFS, you will plan and observe for your key group, promote good practice, and support parents to extend their skills and confidence, helping their children's wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualified and ideally experienced in planning and implementing the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum.
• Ability to observe, plan and deliver learning enriched activities for your key group.

Responsibilities

• Contributing to promoting good practice and maintaining a high-quality provision
• Safeguarding the welfare of children they come into contact with
• Completing observations, planning, and preparing learning enriched activities for your key group using the Early Years Foundation Stage
• Offering support and guidance to parents/carers enabling them to extend their own skills and boost their confidence and your child’s emotional wellbeing.

Education

Level 3 qualification in Early Years

Job description

We are looking for Nursery Practitioners at our nursery which offers childcare places for up to 100 children, providing a welcoming environment where families can feel valued and obtain positive help and support.

Responsibilities include:

Responsibilities

• Contributing to promoting good practice and maintaining a high-quality provision
• Responsibility towards the promotion and practice of safeguarding the welfare of children they come into contact with
• Completing observations, planning, and prepare a variety of learning enriched activities for your key group using the Early Years Foundation Stage
• Offering support and guidance to parents/carers enabling them to extend their own skills, and by boosting their confidence and self-esteem, ensure the emotional wellbeing of their child.

You will beLevel 3 qualified, ideally experienced in planning and implementing the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum, and passionate about working with children and their families, striving to provide a safe and stimulating learning environment for children to grow and develop.

Apart from a competitive salary and the opportunity to work for a company that is passionate about giving back to the community, the successful applicant will also receive:

Benefits

• 24/7 Confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Access to our IMHR Plus online portal, offering discounts at major brands and retailers
• 25 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays and an increase based on length of service
• SimplyHealth cash plan e.g. dental care, physiotherapy, diagnostic consultation, tests, scans and more
• Staff discount for: childcare at our YMCA nurseries, YGym membership, and Coffee at the Clock purchases
• Ongoing opportunities for CPD & various career progression routes

YMCA Black Country Group is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. We follow safer recruitment practices and appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and 2 references, which will be verified via telephone, before taking up the role.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Therefore, we encourage and support the recruitment, retention and career development of people from as wide a range as possible of ethnic, cultural and social backgrounds.

YMCA BCG is a trauma-informed organisation; we recognise and understand the widespread impact of trauma on individuals to shape policies, practices, and culture. We are sensitive and responsive to the needs of those who have endured trauma to prevent its recurrence among clients and staff.