Nursery Practitioner: Nurture, Plan & Grow Young Minds

As a full time Nursery Practitioner, you will contribute to providing a safe, stimulating, educational and fun environment for children. You will be promoting the physical, social, emotional and intellectual development of children under 5 years old through sensitive individual planning of each child's changing needs whilst encouraging their development and independence. Our Practitioners have excellent written and verbal communication skills. You'll work with colleagues and partners to ensure our Children's Centre services are enjoyed and accessible to our local families with young children.

You will need experience of working with children under five years of age and their families and a L3 Childcare qualification is required. You will work within the EYFS framework and principles plus safeguarding issues; procedures and an understanding of equality and diversity issues would be essential in this role. It goes without saying you'll be a confident team member with a positive attitude and driven approach.

What you’ll do:

• Support and develop warm relationships with children and families that support a child's learning and development, so that each child benefits from the shared interest in and knowledge about their progress.
• Support and value each child's home culture and language.
• Contribute to planning for children with English as an additional language to help their language development.
• Contribute towards the provision and sustainability of a stimulating, secure, caring and learning environment that promotes equal opportunities and diversity for the children, and their parents, families and carers.

What you need:

• NVQ Level 3 in Child Development or equivalent.
• Experience of working with under‑fives.
• Experience of planning and supporting play provision supported by evidence‑based approaches outlined in the Early Years Foundation Stage.
• Knowledge of EYFS and understanding of safeguarding issues and procedures.
• Understanding of the Ofsted Children's Centre requirements/frameworks.
• Knowledge and understanding of working with children and families from diverse cultural backgrounds, provision for disabled children and those with special needs.
• Knowledge of current relevant statutes, regulations, legislation, guidance and codes of practice as they affect the operation and delivery of a holistic support service for very young children and families.
• A good knowledge and understanding of equality and diversity issues.

Benefits:

• An annual salary of £30,096 per annum (for a 39-hour week).
• A values‑driven organisation.
• Learning and development to support career development.
• Good pension schemes.
• Discounted gym membership for you and your partner.
• Industry leading rates of pay.
• Opportunity to join the GLL Society and have a say in how we are run plus associated social events.
• Exclusive discounts on our villas in Portugal.
• Exclusive discounts on our Ski chalets in Bulgaria.
• Health assurance.
• Career pathways, professional development and training with practical and theory elements.
• Discounts across thousands of retailers (GLL Extras).
• 25% off Red Letter Days.
• 25% off Buy A Gift.
• 20% off GLL spa experience treatments and associated products.
• Ride to work scheme.
• Free eye tests and discounted glasses.

Company Information:

As the UK's largest leisure operator and charitable social enterprise, GLL offers a range of careers throughout England, Wales and Northern Ireland, including public sport and leisure centres, elite sporting venues, libraries and children's centres. We manage over 400 facilities and empower our local communities through inclusive hiring and a diverse workforce. All pay rates are subject to skills, experience, qualifications and location.