Job Description
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Are you a forward thinking nursery practitioner who is full of enthusiasm? Then you are for us!
We are looking for a Level 2 or 3 early years practitioner for our nursery and pre-school, based in
Holland-On-Sea, near Clacton, Essex.
Little Holland Nursery is a beautiful nursery for children aged 0-5. We are fully resourced and
have our own garden, as well as being close to the beach and park for trips.
As our new nursery practitioner you will be a vital member of the team, working
closely with the other staff to support the children in your room.
Of course you'll get competitive pay, 28 days holiday and pension with contributions from the
company.
What you'll achieve as a Nursery Practitioner
Motivate children to learn, enabling them to feel secure, valued and respected and help
them to approach learning with confidence and high self-esteem.
Enable all children to work towards achieving the early learning goals by the end of the
foundation stage
Cover all areas of learning as set out in the EYFS
Work in partnership with parents and carers, encouraging them to be active partners in
the continuing process of their children's education.
Most importantly to love your job, children and have fun!
What you'll need to apply
Minimum of level 2 NVQ but 3 NVQ or equivalent Early years and childcare preferred
Clear DBS
It'll also be helpful if you have these qualifications, but we do offer training to all our staff
Safeguarding minimum level 2 (preferred)
Paediatric first aid (preferred)
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: Dependant on expeience and qualification
Monday to Friday
Experience:
Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
Expected start date:as soon as possible
Information about the School
Little Holland Nursery is a beautiful nursery for children aged 0-5. We are fully resourced and have our own garden, as well as being close to the beach and park for trips.
We are open from 8am to 6pm all year.
We offer a broad range of activities and resources to follow children's individual needs. The nursery has a loving, homely and stimulating environment and is managed by an Early Years Professional.
We offer home-cooked food for everyone at no additional cost, including for funded placements.
We take children from 3 months of age and have places for 2,3 and 4 year old funding. We teach children to be independent and have a phonics programme in place to enable children to learn how to be confident with their letter sounds and numbers. We have a well planned garden with astro turf, a huge sandpit, mud kitchens and a digging/growing area. We support children with special educational needs and disabilities by allocating a key person who gets to know the children really well and who can plan for their individual learning. We offer a variety of activities to progress learning and differentiate them for individual needs. We have invested in suitable tablets with appropriate software to enable children to become computer literate. We work with professionals involved with the children to fully meet their needs. Our staff have appropriate training to be able to support and identify children who may need extra help.