Early Years Practitioner
Are you looking for a setting that works as a team? Having the right people in the right place at the right time, always working with fully qualified team members - If yes, this is the place for you!
Are you passionate about childcare, looking for a change and want to work in a friendly, exciting setting with fantastic indoor and outdoor facilities?
The Role
Are you based in Keynsham, Kingswood or the surrounding area, looking for a role close to home or in this area? We are looking for enthusiastic and friendly people to join a Nursery in Keynsham(BS31) on a full time basis working 4 Days per week.
Candidates will hold a minimum Level 2 or 3 NVQ or equivalent qualification
Hours
We are looking for a level 2 or 3 Practitioners to work on a FullTime (at least 4 days per week) basis. We would also love to hear from those who are seeking a part time opportunity - please get in touch!
The role has the following responsibilities:
- Good organisation and communication skills
- Support personal development in children working within the EYFS
- Contribute to the planning and activities for the children
- Maintain accurate records of learning and observations and complete required paperwork to required standards
- Support and develop your own group of key children
- Always ensure the safety and wellbeing of children
- Build relationships with parents, carers and colleagues
The Candidate
We are looking for a motivated individual who enjoys the company of and communicating with children. The ideal candidate must be a team player and enthusiastic about supporting children.
Staff Benefits
- Joining a busy and friendly staff team where your contribution is recognised with every day being different.
- Recruitment bonus – up to £1000 recruitment bonus after successful completion of probation
- Flexible working – we are happy to support a range of part time working patterns for those seeking that work/life balance
- Generous holiday entitlement that increases with length of service up to 7 weeks annual leave per year (including bank holidays)
- Paid overtime and travel should you visit the other nursery
- DBS application paid for by the nursery
- Main staff uniform provided and a uniform allowance paid twice a year
- Great Staff facilities to rest and relax during your break time
- ·Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) provided by Health Assured:- For ongoing support when needed, whatever the reason, a confidential service, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year
- Discounted childcare - 30% staff discount when child attends setting
- Time Off in Lieu of out of hours training. (TOIL can be banked to be used throughout the year)
- Pension scheme
- Team building and social events throughout the year
- Nursery closed between Christmas and New Year (and all bank holidays)
We hope that the above explains most of the role as advertised. Naturally on the job training and mentoring will be provided. As with many jobs they continue to evolve with time and can develop with your input. We would be happy to discuss any of the above in more detail.