At a Glance
- Tasks: Support daily activities in a nurturing nursery environment and engage with children during playtime.
- Company: Tiny Acorns nursery, part of Realise Training, fostering a caring and collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, additional leave, discounted food, and company events.
- Other info: Exciting career growth opportunities and on-the-job training included.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while gaining valuable childcare qualifications.
- Qualifications: Level 2 in early years preferred; passion for working with children is essential.
The predicted salary is between 26100 - 31900 £ per year.
The position is in our Tiny Acorns nursery. This role involves supporting the daily activities within the nursery, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for all children. The Nursery Practitioner will work closely with the lead educators to promote the development and well-being of each child in our care. The ideal candidate will have a passion for working with young children. We will support candidates to undertake an apprenticeship in Childcare alongside working with us in the setting.
Responsibilities:
- Supervise and engage with children during playtime, ensuring their safety and well-being.
- Communicate effectively with children, encouraging their social skills and emotional development.
- Communicate with parents daily and at parents evenings, sharing information regarding their child's development.
- Support children in their daily routines, including meals, naps, and personal hygiene.
- Maintain a clean and organised nursery environment, ensuring all equipment is safe and suitable for use.
- Collaborate with colleagues to create a positive atmosphere that fosters learning and growth.
- Manage behaviour in accordance with nursery policies, promoting positive interactions among children.
- Drive initiatives that enhance children's learning experiences through creative play.
- Write observations on their key children to create a child's learning journey and support them with their next steps.
We can offer you:
- Additional leave
- Discounted or free food
- Company events
- On-site parking
Working Week: Monday - Friday shifts between 8-6pm
Qualifications Required:
- Level 2 qualification in early years preferable
- Maths & English GCSE or functional skills but will support if you do not have these.
Personal Qualities:
- Passionate about working in early years and keen to progress and develop
- Caring
- Reliable
Skills Required:
- Good communication skills
- Team player
- Able to support fun learning activities
Training to be Provided: Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer. They will provide you with all of the on-the-job training you need to up-skill in your role, and your 20% off-the-job learning will be incorporated as part of your working day. You will be working towards the Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship standard, which includes:
- Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours
- Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator
- Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid or Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid
- Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)
Future Prospects: Career opportunity within the nursery and group to develop.
Apprenticeship Duration: 14 Months
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