Little Explorers Day Nursery is seeking a caring, enthusiastic Early Years Practitioner to join our friendly and dedicated team. We are an Ofsted‑registered setting providing high‑quality early years education and childcare for children from birth to preschool age.
As an Early Years Practitioner, you will work under the general direction of the Nursery Manager to deliver outstanding childcare and education, ensuring every child feels safe, supported and inspired to learn. We pride ourselves on providing a natural, homely environment that values sustainability, embraces diversity and supports children to develop at their own pace.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the physical, emotional, social and language development of children in your care
- Assist with planning, delivering and evaluating engaging activities that support children’s learning and development
- Act as a key person for allocated children, maintaining accurate learning journeys and contributing to termly reports for parents and schools
- Supervise children during play, mealtimes and indoor/outdoor activities, ensuring their safety and wellbeing at all times
- Raise any concerns regarding a child’s health or development with the Nursery Manager
- Help maintain a clean, safe and stimulating environment, ensuring equipment and resources are fit for purpose
A Level 2 or 3 Qualification in Childcare is essential.
Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post.
What We’re Looking For
- A caring, sensitive and flexible approach to working with young children
- Ability to communicate effectively with children, parents and colleagues
- Willingness to keep up to date with developments in the early years sector
- Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
- Ability to work as part of a team and use your initiative
There is simply no other job like this one!
What can we offer you?
In addition to your salary, we offer a range of great benefits to help you financially and make life a bit easier.
These include;
- Excellent local government pension scheme with 15.1% employer contribution
- Superb salary sacrifice schemes
- Free gym and swim at Harrogate sites
- Employee discount benefits including shopping, supermarkets and more!
- Health Assured – confidential help and support for your wellbeing
- Free Uniform
- Free CIPD training provided
More Information
For more information, please contact Nicola Littlewood onNicola.Littlewood1@northyorks.gov.uk
NYC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies.
We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity.
We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults.
We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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