Childcare Practitoner Level 3 Qualified

We are looking for a passionate, friendly and hard-working Childcare Practitioner to join our nursery team based at Chestnut Nursery School Sue Bramley.

This is a full-time role working Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week, following a shift pattern. Sue Bramley is open between the hours of 08:00 - 18:00.

The successful applicant will need to have understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework (EYFS) and have a strong passion for a child-centred approach to play and learning. As a Childcare Practitioner, you are a key member of the nursery team, working closely with the families who access the nursery and delivering high quality care and learning opportunities.

Key Duties

• Being a key person carrying out all related responsibilities in building relationships with a small group of children and their families according to the EYFS.
• Promoting and supporting positive relationships with parents, children and colleagues.
• Take necessary steps to safeguard all who access the setting, adhering to the safeguarding policy.
• Ensuring the health, safety and well-being of the children at all times.
• Flexible in working hours if required.
• Support daily routines.
• Follow policies and procedures.
• Light cleaning duties.
• Maintain a high level of supervision.
• Maintain confidentiality.

Position RequirementsRequired

• DBS will be undertaken.
• Child-centred approach to play and learning.
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
• Knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework (EYFS).
• Excellent organisation skills and time-management.
• Knowledge & understanding of safeguarding (training provided).
• Must hold a Level 3 early years qualification

Desired

• On the update service.
• 1 years+ experience.
• Excellent understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework (EYFS).