Nursery Practitioner Level 3

YMCA Black Country Group; West Bromwich; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 Confidential Employee Assistance

IMHR Plus online portal discounts

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

SimplyHealth cash plan

Staff discount for YMCA nurseries and


CPD & career progression opportunities

Job summary

YMCA Black Country Group is seeking a Level 3 qualified Nursery Practitioner for Greets Green Nursery, offering childcare for 6 weeks to 5 years. You will plan and implement the EYFS curriculum in a welcoming setting that values families and supports child development.

The role requires safeguarding commitment, observations, and delivering enriched activities for your key group, while supporting parents to enhance their child's progress.

Qualifications

• Experience planning and implementing the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum.
• Passion for working with children and their families to provide a safe, stimulating environment.
• Ability to observe, plan and deliver learning activities for key groups.
• Commitment to safeguarding and working with parents/carers to support their child’s development.

Responsibilities

• Contributing to promoting good practice and maintaining a high-quality provision.
• Safeguarding the welfare of the children and ensuring their safety.
• Completing observations, planning, and preparing a variety of learning activities for your key group.
• Providing guidance to parents/carers to extend skills and boost confidence and emotional wellbeing.

Skills

EYFS planning

Safeguarding

Observations & planning

Family engagement

Education

Level 3 Nursery Practitioner

Job description

We are looking for a Level 3 qualified Nursery Practitioner at our Greets Green Nursery which offers childcare places for children 6 weeks – 5 years, providing a welcoming environment where families can feel valued and obtain positive help and support.

You will ideally be 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.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Contributing to promoting good practice and maintaining a high-quality provision
• Responsibility towards the promotion and practice of safeguarding the welfare of children they meet
• 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.

Please see attached Job Description for further details.

About Us

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.

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:

• 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 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

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.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy before this date should we receive sufficient applications.