We are looking to recruit a QUALIFIED full-time Early Years Practitioner and a possible apprentice/unqualified practitioner to join our team. The appointed individual must share our love and passion for childcare and providing the right environment for children to grow and flourish.
The unqualified applicant must also be willing to undergo and complete a recognised Early Years qualification with on-the-job training - some childcare experience would be an advantage.
We are seeking to appoint the following:
1. 1 x Level 2 or Level 3 qualified practitioner who can work full time (30 - 40 hours per week) all year round.
2. 1 x Unqualified practitioner/apprentice who can work full time (30 - 40 hours per week) all year round.
Candidates will receive full support and training and will also have access to a large variety of online training courses and CPD opportunities accessible through Noodles Now. We also offer an array of staff benefits and awards for long service and performance.
To start: ASAP
Purpose of Post
1. To provide a high standard of physical, emotional, social, and intellectual care for children placed in the nursery.
2. To give support to other personnel within the nursery.
3. To implement the daily routine in the base room.
Key Areas
1. To implement the EYFS.
2. Team Work.
3. Liaise with parents.
Duties and Responsibilities
* Operate a programme of activities suitable to the age range of children in your setting and key group in conjunction with other staff.
* Plan, prepare, and review the curriculum with the team in your room reflective of the EYFS.
* Keep an accurate and detailed record of achievement file on your key children, which can be viewed by parents and are to the expected standard to be used in parent meetings.
* Work with parents of children who have Special Educational Needs in order to give full integration in the setting.
* Support all staff and engage in a good team.
* Follow and adhere to all policies and procedures as set out by the organisation and locally by the setting.
* Liaise with and support parents and other family members.
* Be involved in out of working hours activities, e.g., training, staff meetings, etc.
* Be flexible within working practices of the organisation. Be prepared to help where needed, including to undertake certain domestic duties within the setting, e.g., preparation of snacks, light cleaning duties, cleansing of equipment, etc.
* Work alongside the deputy and staff team to ensure that the philosophy behind the project is fulfilled.
* Record accidents accurately in the accident book. Ensure the Setting Manager has initialled the report before the parent receives it.
* Look upon the nursery as a ‘whole’ where your help can be utilised, being constantly aware of the needs of all the children.
* Adhere fully to all safeguarding policies and procedures.
* Respect confidentiality of information received and maintain confidentiality unless in line with policy.
* Develop your role within the team, especially as a key person.
Responsible To:
Childcare Manager (Deputy Manager in absence of Childcare Manager)
This job description is not exhaustive and is intended to be a guide to the principal duties and responsibilities of the post only. It may be amended at any time with the agreement of the post holder and line manager.
Core training is provided through extensive CPD opportunities. It would be desirable to have prior knowledge in Safeguarding Level 1 and 2, Paediatric First Aid, and Level 2 Food Safety.
All applicants are required to undertake an Enhanced Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service, the cost of this application will be funded by Tiny Toez. All applicants are required to subscribe to the DBS Update Service and maintain the annual fee of £13.00.
It is an offence under section 76, Childcare Act 2006 to knowingly employ a Disqualified person within a childcare setting. Declarations are in place within the setting to ensure Safeguarding is paramount.
Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent
Salary:
From £11.44 per hour
Benefits:
* Additional leave
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On-site parking
* Referral programme
* Store discount
Schedule:
* Day shift
* Monday to Friday
* No weekends
School type:
* Day nursery
Application question(s):
* What is the title of your Childcare qualification?
Experience:
* Childcare: 2 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
* DBS on the update service (preferred)
* Paediatric First Aid Certification (preferred)
Education:
* Diploma of Higher Education (preferred)
Experience:
* Nursery: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
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