We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our highly regarded Stepping Stones Day Nursery Team in Mirfield as a Nursery Practitioner.
If you have a passion for seeing children flourish and thrive, have an abundance of energy and creativity, the desire to work in an environment where no two days are the same but are all always fun, then this is the role for you!
What We Offer
• Welcome bonus
• Competitive salary and pension scheme
• High quality training and development
• Holiday loyalty scheme
• Employee well-being programme
• Discounted childcare
• Team events
• Service recognition awards
• Staff treats
• A wonderful team to work with everyday!
• Refer a friend bonus
Key Responsibilities
• Observe, assess, and plan effectively in order to deliver outstanding learning opportunities and exceptional care for children in the early years.
• Provide high standards of quality within the nursery including the environment, resources, and experiences offered to the children so they can access continuous provision, play, learn and develop.
• To safeguard and promote the health, safety, and welfare of children.
• To be aware of the signs of abuse and neglect and how to report these.
• To have a great knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage safeguarding and welfare requirements.
• To liaise with external agencies and parents to provide the best care for children.
• To work as part of a team, communicating effectively to ensure the smooth running of the nursery and giving support to other team members wherever needed.
Qualifications and Educational Requirements
Full and relevant DfE recognised childcare qualification at Level 2 or above such as, NNEB, NVQ or Early Years Educator as a minimum requirement.
If you are successful with your application, you will be required to complete a DBS Enhanced Application or present a current DBS Certificate that has been registered to the DBS Subscription Update Service.