Nursery Practitioner

Job Description

We have a fantastic opportunity for a nursery practitioner to join our team atCherry Pips Day Nursery Rochford, Essex. We are proud to say we are Ofsted, rated Good.

We are looking for a skilled early years practitioner who will offer our children high quality inclusive early years education and care.

We take great pride in being afriendly, inclusive setting that put children and their families at the heart of our practice

We offer:

· 17 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, this will include a week at Christmas. this is for 40-hour contract.

· Birthday leave so you can have a day off for your birthday dedicated to you and your wellbeing.

· Your own uniform, that is laundered on the premises.

· Free parking

· Ongoing training.

· Free gym membership

Our Ethos

At Cherry Pips Day Nursery, we understand that children benefit most from learning through play, and as such we actively encourage children to develop socially, emotionally, physically, and educationally in a safe, thoroughly enjoyable and stimulating environment.

We pride ourselves on being a reflective nursery, as we are forever changing to meet the individual needs of the children.

Job purpose:
As Early Years practitioner, you will:

· Provide creative and engaging learning opportunities for children.

· Be a proactive member of the team, providing a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment.

· Support the nursery management team to deliver high-quality care and education in line with the setting's policies and procedures.

· To work as part of a team in order to provide an enabling environment in which all individual children can play and develop.

· To build and maintain a strong partnership working with parents to ensure children's needs are met.

Requirements:
Successful applicants for the Early Years practitioner position will need:

· Level 3 or above Early Years Education and Childcare Qualification or equivalent.

· Level 2 early years qualification, with a view to completing level 3 early years qualification.

· proven post-qualification experience of working with children.

· Paediatric first aid, however we will arrange training if this has not been completed.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Salary: to be discussed at interview, based on qualification, age and experience.

You will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check, if your current certificate is not subscribed to the update service.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.