An enthusiastic, caring, highly motivated childcare practitioner is required to join our busy nursery team. The successful candidate must hold a Level 3 qualification in Early Childhood Studies and have previous post qualifying experience of working with children aged 0 - 60 months within a day nursery setting. A good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage is essential. The post is for a permanent full time Early Years Practitioner. The hours required are 37.5 per week working different shift patterns to meet the needs of the service. We are rated 'Good' by Ofsted and are proud of our nursery, we would love you to come and join our team! Main duties of the job
To care for children in accordance with their individual physical, social and psychological needs. To work within NHS, Early Years Foundation Stage and Ofsted's national, regional and local guidelines relating to Day Nursery Provision. To take every reasonable opportunity to maintain existing expertise and develop new skills as appropriate. About us
Working for the NHS has many benefits including: Generous holiday entitlement Access to Employee Health and Wellbeing services Team events including days out and colleague recognition Job responsibilities
For further information and full details of the role please see attached the job description and person specification. Person Specification
Qualifications
CACHE Level 3 Early Childhood Studies or equivalent Basic Food Hygiene Current Paediatric First Aid Certificate Safeguarding or any other relevant training applicable to Early Years. Experience
Previous post qualifying experience of working with children 0 - 4 years in a day nursery setting. Supervising students. Ofsted inspections Safeguarding Skills
Good literacy and numeracy required. A high level of communication skills, an ability to work effectively with colleagues and parent/carers. The skill to provide developmentally appropriate activities, experiences and displays both indoors & outdoors. Knowledge
An understanding of Ofsted requirements. An excellent knowledge & understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. A sound knowledge of the ages & stages of development for babies/children aged 0-48 months. Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. £24,071 to £25,674 a year pro rata per annum
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