L2/3 Early Years Practitioner in Bingham

Location: Bingham Nursery, 32 Nottingham Road, Bingham, Nottingham, NG13 8AT

Hours: 38

Salary: Maximum £31,304.00 per annum, dependant on age and experience

Required Qualifications: Level 2/3 Childcare

Contract Type: Can be offered between 28.5 hours to 42.75 hours per week

Join Our Team! Are you passionate about supporting children to learn, grow and thrive? We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Early Years Practitioner / Nursery Nurse to join our friendly nursery team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is committed to providing high-quality childcare and education while creating a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment for children aged 0-5 years.

About the Role As an Early Years Practitioner, you will play a key role in supporting children's learning and development through play-based experiences, ensuring every child receives the highest standard of care and education. You will work closely with colleagues, parents and carers to build positive relationships and help children achieve their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care and education for children aged 0-5 years.
• Support children's learning and development in line with the EYFS framework.
• Observe, assess and record children's progress.
• Plan and deliver engaging activities that meet individual children's needs and interests.
• Act as a Key Person, building strong relationships with children and their families.
• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children at all times.
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety, and nursery policies and procedures.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Promote inclusion and support children with additional needs.
• Work effectively as part of a team and support students and apprentices where appropriate.
• Develop positive partnerships with parents and carers.

What We're Looking For

Essential

• Level 2/3 Childcare Qualification (or equivalent).
• Experience working with children aged 0-5 years.
• Good understanding of child development.
• Knowledge of the EYFS framework.
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• A positive, enthusiastic and caring attitude.

Desirable

• Paediatric First Aid qualification.
• Knowledge of current childcare and education developments.
• Experience of working within a nursery setting.

What We Offer

• Supportive and friendly working environment.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Opportunities for career progression.
• A rewarding role making a real difference in children's lives.
• 50% off childcare services.
• Company pension scheme.
• Wellbeing support.

Apply Today! If you are passionate about early years education and want to be part of a dedicated team that puts children at the heart of everything they do, we'd love to hear from you. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS checks. This post will be exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Therefore, applicants are not entitled to withhold information about convictions which for other purposes are 'spent' under the provision of the Act, and, in the event of the employment being taken up; any failure to disclose such convictions will result in dismissal or disciplinary action. The fact that a pending charge, conviction, bind-over or caution has been recorded against you will not necessarily debar you from consideration for this appointment.

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Licence/Certification:

• Level 2/3 childcare (required)