Job Description
Early years practitioner / Nursery Nurse - Elstead, Surrey.
Salary up to £29000 per year
Full Time
As our ideal Early years practitioner/ Nursery Practitioner, you will be creative, have high energy levels and enjoy having fun with your children.
You will have a good knowledge of the EYFS and be able to contribute towards an environment for child-led, play-based learning.
You will join a team that is hard-working, fun, and believes in developing and supporting children's imagination, creativity, and education.
Key Objectives:
* Assist with the effective daily supervision of the setting in accordance with the requirements of company policy, Act 1989, Ofsted, local education authority, and other relevant legislation
* Ensure all agreed company policies and procedures are always adhered to in the nursery
* Take responsibility for the security and wellbeing of all children within the room
Employee Benefits:
* Refer Bonus Scheme
* Pension Scheme
* Personal Wellbeing Fund
* Annual Leave: 22 days annual leave per full year, plus the standard 8 bank holidays (pro-rated for part-time)
* Coffee, Breakfast and Snacks
* All employees will have access to confidential counselling 365 days a year
* Training
* Childcare Club Employee Benefits & Discount Portal
* Paid flu jabs
* Birthday off
* Compassionate Leave: You are entitled to up to three days of paid compassionate leave at the manager's discretion
* Good Deed Day off: You are entitled to 1 day of paid leave each calendar year to volunteer or do a good deed for a registered charity or any non-profit organisation
* Sickness: Employees will be entitled to up to three days sick pay at full pay depending on your individual circumstances
* Attendance Bonus: £150 paid if no sickness or unauthorised absence recorded for the term
* Eye Tests: Once a year private paid eye test
* DBS: We will cover the cost of registering your initial DBS
* First Aid: The company will register you and assist you in completing your paediatric first aid training
Essential Skills:
* A warm, caring, and patient nature
* Excellent communication, organisation, and interpersonal skills
* The ability to work with young children and their families in a sensitive and positive way
* A sense of responsibility
* Creative ideas for activities
* An interest in child development
* An awareness of child safety issues
* The ability to work in a team
* A willingness to develop your skills
Desirable Qualifications:
* NVQ Level 3 in Early Years or above
* DBS (Disclosure Barring Service)
* Food & Hygiene Certification
* Paediatric First Aid Certification
* Health & Safety Certificate
* Safeguarding
If you think you're a great fit for this Early years practitioner / Nursery Nurse position in Elstead, we would love to hear from you today!
Best Start Recruitment is here to help you make the right choice in your next career move - if you meet the criteria set above, or would like Early Years Career advice please apply ASAP for an informal and confidential chat.
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