Nursery Practitioner Level 3

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Job Title: Nursery Practitioner

ESSENTIAL :

*You must be able to distribute warm hugs as required.

*Possessing the skills required to rapidly count the heads of numerous moving small people is of utmost importance.

*You preferably do not have an aversion to an environment that at times resembles the aftermath of a tornado.

*Must be comfortable entering public places on the way home from work with unknown substances on your clothing or dressed up in fancy dress.

*You must have a warm, smiling face that makes every child feel special and loved.

*You must have the ability to read a ten-page fairytale upside down with at least one interruption per page.

* You must be able to create signiture dishes from Mud or any other substance found in the garden and declare this is better than Gordan Ramsey.

*Authentically showing an interest in and curiosity for bugs and creepy crawlies is essential, even if they are your biggest fear on earth.

*You must be prepared to have a lot of fun in the workplace. Laughter is something you can expect to engage in for a large part of your working day.

*You must feel comfortable sitting on furniture that does not contain all of your behind.

*Finally, you must be prepared to feel loved, special, and important to many young children and their families. There is simply no other job quite like this

Duties:
- Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities for children in accordance with the curriculum
- Create a safe and nurturing environment that promotes the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development of each child
- Provide individualised attention and support to meet the unique needs of each child
- Collaborate with other educators and parents to ensure a positive learning experience for all children
- Maintain accurate records of children’s progress and communicate with parents/guardians regularly
- Assist with daily routines such as mealtime, naptime, and toileting
- Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment that celebrates diversity

Qualifications:

- Full and Relevent level 3 early years qualification.
- Grade c / 4 or functional skills level 2 in English and Maths
- Previous experience working with young children in a childcare or educational setting
- Knowledge of child development principles and best practices in early childhood education
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
- Patience, empathy, and a genuine love for working with young children

Benefits:
- Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience
- Opportunities for professional development and growth within the organisation

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 37.5 per week

Salary: £19,544.00-£21,166.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

School type:

• Day nursery

Ability to commute/relocate:

• pe10 0ly: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Do you hold a full and relevant level 3 qualification in early years ?

Education:

• Certificate of Higher Education (required)

Work Location: In person