The Opportunity Play Studio Montessori Nurseries is expanding and we have a fantastic opportunity We are seeking enthusiastic, motivated, talented individual to be a part of our continued growth and success. We are looking for bank staff and part time early years workers who have a passion and drive for providing high quality care and education for children from three months to five years. You will be an excellent team player and role model to all staff and children. Benefits: This includes flexible working options: Shift Pattern 1: Part-time, 4 hours per day (11am to 3pm) 5 days (Monday to Friday). 20 Total Hours Shift Pattern 2: Part-Time, 7.5 hours per day (9am to 5pm) 3 days (Tuesday to Thursday) 22.5 Total Hours Shift Pattern 3: Part-Time, 10 hours per day (8am to 6pm) 2 days (Monday/Tuesday or Thursday/Friday) 18 Total Hours Free food and refreshments Professional development and on-going early years quality training Around-the-clock access to a dedicated and supportive Senior Management team, providing you with operational and organisational support. Free uniform Free parking Access to discounts at 100's of online and high street stores Our commitment to Safer Recruitment At Play Studio Montessori Nurseries, we have a culture of Safety. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff, contractors and volunteers to share this commitment. We have several policies and procedures in place including, Safer Recruitment, Safeguarding and Child Protection, to ensure the welfare and safety of all the children in our care. We will work with external agencies and share necessary information when any concerns arise. Your initial employment is conditional upon the provision of a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Certificate of a level appropriate to your post. Proof of identity is required and you will be required to consent to subsequent criminal record checks from time to time during your employment as deemed appropriate by the Company. In the event that such certificate(s) are not supplied your employment with us will be terminated. This job is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, due to the nature of the role which involve working with children and vulnerable people. Please note that Referees will be contacted prior to interview Purpose of the role and responsibilities The role of the Early Years worker is to ensure that all children attending Play Studio Montessori Nursery receive high quality teaching and care, are kept safe and are provided with planned and stimulating play experiences which meet their individual needs and support all aspects of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and Montessori curriculum. To ensure all children are safeguarded and their welfare and safety is promoted To give support to other team members throughout the nursery To work as part of a team in order to provide an enabling environment in which all individual children can play, learn, and develop Operate a programme of activities that meet the individual needs and interests of children in your area in conjunction with other team members To undertake Daily risk assessment To follow the nursery safeguarding procedure to ensure all children are kept safe, well and secure Participate in professional activities designated by the Manager, which may include workshops, insets, meetings, audits and assessments. Participate in the induction and transition process, assisting new children and families in becoming familiar with the environment and practices. To be flexible within working practices of the nursery. Be prepared to help where needed, including to undertake certain domestic jobs within the nursery, e.g., preparation of snack meals, cleaning, cleansing of equipment etc. Read, understand and adhere to all policies and procedures relevant to your role as deemed appropriate by the Manager Record accidents in the accident book. Ensure the Duty Manager has initialled the report before parents receives it To respect the confidentiality of all information received. To facilitate day-to-day caring and early learning needs To ensure the provision of a high-quality environment to meet the needs of individual children regardless of any disabilities, family backgrounds or medical history To be aware of the high profile of the nursery and to always uphold its standards, both within work hours and outside