Nursery Practitioner Level 3

Plus Staff Recruitment; England; On-site; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a qualified Nursery Practitioner Level 3 to join a nursery in Medway, Kent. The role involves providing high-quality care for preschool children, planning activities, and ensuring their safety. Candidates should have experience in Early Years and excellent knowledge of the EYFS framework. This part-time position offers opportunities for training and career advancement in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Company events

Company pension

Employee discount

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Experience working in Early Years is essential.
• Knowledge of EYFS and current legislation is required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement an inclusive early years curriculum.
• Provide high-quality care and track children's progress.
• Ensure children's safety and promote indoor/outdoor learning.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Childcare Knowledge

Safeguarding

Education

Level 3 in Childcare

Paediatric First Aid

Food Safety Certificate

Safeguarding Certificate

Job description

Nursery Practitioner Level 3

Location:

Medway, Kent ME5

Contract:

Temporary, Part-time

Hours:

Part-time, 4 to 5 days per week, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM on a rota basis, 6-8 hours per day

Salary:

GBP 12.50 per hour

We are recruiting on behalf of our client for a qualified and dedicated Nursery Practitioner with Level 3 in Childcare to work 4 or 5 days a week with pre-school children at a nursery located in Medway, Kent.

The successful candidate will have opportunities for training and career advancement.

As a member of the nursery staff, the post holder will share responsibility for planning, recording, implementing, and evaluating an inclusive early years curriculum in accordance with EYFS.

Other duties include providing high-quality care, planning stimulating activities based on children's individual needs, being a key worker, and tracking children’s progress through observation and progress reports.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience working in Early Years, with excellent knowledge of the EYFS, Birth to Five Matters, and current legislation.

They should be a good team player, able to work in partnership with parents, and involve and inform them about their child's progress.

You will ensure children feel safe and secure, providing opportunities for indoor and outdoor learning.

Good written and verbal communication skills, along with extensive knowledge of safeguarding legislation, are essential.

Commitment to providing safe, high-quality care and education tailored to children's needs is crucial.

Preferred qualifications include Paediatric First Aid, Safeguarding, and Food Safety Certificates. Candidates should be caring, trustworthy, hardworking, and team-oriented.

All applications are subject to an enhanced DBS check and two satisfactory references.

Work experience in a childcare setting is essential.

This position requires the ability to start immediately.

Benefits

• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• On-site parking

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Plus Staff Recruitment is a specialist in Early Years and Education recruitment, working with nurseries and primary schools across London, Kent, and Surrey.

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Plus Staff Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.