Happy Smiles is a Day Care & Teaching Nursery with a culture that believes in nurturing and growing a stimulating and enjoyable high quality education through play, care and love. Our Nursery creates a fun learning environment for babies 0-5. We promote care and respect and focus on developing social skills and learning in a well supervised environment.
We now require a Childcare Practitioner to add to our team.
This is a year round, permanent post. 30 hours per week contracted with available overtime
Your Key Responsibilities will be:
* Provide high quality childcare
* To be able to work as a team and show a can do attitude.
* To be able to build strong bonds with your key children and their parents.
* Assist on pre-opening stages and support the Senior Management Team.
* To be able to plan and observe for your key children.
Key Qualifications
Full and relevant level 3 or level 2 qualification in Childcare or Early Years
Successful applicants are required to complete an enhanced DBS check or be registered on the update service.
Essential Skills
* Sound understanding of the updated EYFS and an ability to fully implement all of its requirements, including the recent changes.
* Sound understanding of child development and associated theories.
* Ability to work with parents and encourage their involvement.
* Ability to manage a team of adults to deliver high standards and results.
* Commitment to, and understanding of, diversity and inclusion.
* Ability to manage self and work calmly under pressure.
* Demonstrate professionalism in approach to managing all issues.
If you are a happy, motivated and approachable professional who enjoys working with children and brings that enthusiasm with them to work every day we want to hear from you!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From £11.64 per hour
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Day shift
* Monday to Friday
Experience:
* Nursery: 2 years (preferred)
* Childcare: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 04/11/2024
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