Springfield Nursery Ltd: Early Years Nursery Practitioner

join.com; Barnstaple; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits in a friendly rural nursery setting, seeking a passionate Early Years Practitioner. This role involves providing high-quality education and care for children aged 0-5, planning engaging activities, and fostering strong relationships with parents. The position offers a 4-day working week, allowing for a great work-life balance while working in a beautiful outdoor environment. Join a committed team dedicated to nurturing young minds and promoting their development in a supportive and vibrant atmosphere. If you love working with children and enjoy the outdoors, this role is perfect for you!

Benefits

4-day working week

Regular working hours

Free parking onsite

Rural outdoor environment

Qualifications

• Must hold a full and relevant Early Years Childcare qualification.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and communicate well.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality play and learning opportunities.
• Support the day-to-day safety, care, and education of children aged 0-5.

Skills

Good communication skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Passion for outdoor activities

Education

Level 2 Early Years Childcare qualification

Equivalent qualification

Job description

Full Time: 37.5 hours per week over 4 days - Permanent position

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, passionate, and committed Early Years Nursery Practitioner / Assistant to join our Team. Successful applicants will need to hold a full and relevant (Level 2 or above) Early Years Childcare qualification or equivalent and will need to be adaptable and flexible due to the nature of the business.

You must be hardworking, motivated, love the outdoors, and be passionate about working within an early years environment. You will be working as part of a team, so it is essential that you have good communication skills.

You will be expected to plan and deliver high-quality play and learning opportunities through a wide range of activities. You will carry out key person responsibilities and communicate effectively with parents through daily and written feedback. You should have a sound working knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework with a desire to support and promote individual children, enabling them to achieve their full potential.

This vacancy is an exciting opportunity to join a friendly team in a well-established rural setting of Springfield Nursery, Marwood, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4DU.

Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS and be asked for references. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Tasks

The team is looking for an Early Years Practitioner to support with the day-to-day safety, care, and education of children aged 0-5 years within our Nursery. You will be responsible for providing high-quality education through observations and planned activities. You will liaise with parents and share information where required.

Requirements

As an Early Years Practitioner, you will need to have a full and relevant Early Years Childcare qualification, the ability to work with a team, good written and oral skills, and the ability to relate, build, and maintain good working relationships with parents/carers and professionals.

Benefits

• 4-day working week with a regular day off
• Regular working hours
• Monday to Friday Working (no weekends or bank holiday working)
• Free parking onsite
• Rural outdoor environment

We are a friendly, rural childcare setting looking for practitioners who enjoy spending time outdoors in all weather.