Early Years Practitioner - 2388

Spurgeons is one of the UK's leading children's charities, firmly supported by Christian beliefs and values, helping to support vulnerable children and their families through delivering projects to support children, young people, their families, and communities to find long-lasting solutions to the challenges they face. We are passionate about the work we do and need equally committed members on our team to help us achieve those goals.
We are passionate about the work we do and need equally committed members on our team to help us achieve those goals.
ABOUT US
Little Lambs Nursery provides education in a caring, family motivated and professional environment. Children learn through play in a nurturing and relaxing setting.
ABOUT THE ROLE
This is a fantastic position where you can use your expertise in professional childcare and child development to support high standards of education and care by collaborating with the Early Years Framework and Little Lambs Nursery values. Together with the nursery manager, you will establish a joyful, nurturing, and safe setting where everyone is respected and their abilities and accomplishments are celebrated. When it is appropriate, you will direct families to our other programmes, such as parenting assistance and counselling, and you will actively organise and provide learning experiences and activities to fulfil individual needs.
ABOUT YOU
Above all, we want someone who is dedicated to providing children and families with high-quality outcomes. You should ideally have an NVQ Level 3 in Childhood Studies and will have professional experience dealing with children and families where you have demonstrated your ability to be flexible, dependable, and patient. You have also used your great communication skills to listen well and explain solutions in an effective manner. You will be familiar with child development, safeguarding, and SEND requirements. Your key strengths will be dependability and resourcefulness, and you'll be a lifelong student who enjoys bringing the best out in people and in yourself.
BENEFITS
Continuous professional development
Regular support through supervision, appraisal & well-being initiatives
In house learning platform
Generous pension scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Healthcare cash plan
Charity discount scheme
Closing date: 03 March 2024
We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people we serve. This post is subject to necessary safeguarding checks including an appropriate level DBS Disclosure.
Spurgeons is a Living Wage Employer.
We actively encourage applications from a broad and deep range of backgrounds and experiences. We are a Disability Confident Employer.