Senior Nursery Practitioner

Shiraka Ltd; Reading; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Further training available

Career development guidance

Job summary

Shiraka Ltd in Reading area is seeking a Senior Nursery Practitioner in Woodley. This full-time role (40 hrs/week) requires a Level 3 qualification and a passion for early childhood education. Training is provided; 12 months experience is advantageous but not mandatory. EYFS knowledge and strong communication with children and families are essential.

The role involves planning, routines, staff supervision, and mentoring trainees, with a supportive team and opportunities for career development.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 qualification in early years childcare.
• Nice to have 12 months experience, but full training will be provided.
• Strong knowledge of EYFS and Children’s Act.
• Experience working with toddlers or pre-school children.
• Excellent communication with children and parents.

Responsibilities

• Plan daily routines and activities; record keeping and view planning sheets.
• Ensure routines run smoothly and staff follow policies and procedures.
• Mentor and coach trainees; act as key-worker and observe
• Build strong relationships with children and families, fostering development.

Education

Level 3 qualification

Job description

We are currently a Senior Nursery Practitioner role in Woodley for a Level 3 Qualified Nursery Nurse. This 60 place Nursery is open 51 weeks a year and is open 0730-1800. This is a full time role working 40 hour a week.

The right candidate will have a minimum of Level 3 qualification and having 12 months experience would be an advantage, although not necessary as full training will be available.

You must be passionate and motivated to make a real difference to the children in our care and to make a big contribution to the team. You must be able to effectively organise daily routines, engage the children in an array of exciting, educational and creative activities, have sound knowledge of the EYFS which is implemented through your planning, build strong and trusted relationships with not only the children but their families and enjoy working as part of a fun, driven and committed team.

Nursery PractitionerDuties include but not limited to:

• viewing planning sheets and record keeping of all the staff in your room
• Ensuring routines are being followed and run smoothly
• Ensuring new decisions are taken on board and maintained in the room at all times
• Ensuring that all policies and procedures are being followed by all staff
• Being an excellent role model to the other staff in your room

Nursery Practitioner Requirements:

• Experience of providing play and learning opportunities for children.
• Good interpersonal skills and an ability to be organised and efficient
• The ability to support trainees through mentoring and coachingActing as Key-worker and to observe
• A working knowledge of the Children’s Act.
• Experience working with toddlers or pre school
• Good communication skills both with children and parents
• Ability to form good interactions with children and use own initiative
• Knowledge of Ofsted requirements and the EYFS is a must

On offer:

• 28 days holiday
• Excellent career opportunities and support
• Further training if required
• Excellent support and career development guidance