At a Glance
- Tasks: Support local children’s development and create engaging activities in a nurturing environment.
- Company: Join Poplar HARCA, a community-focused organisation making a real difference in East London.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days annual leave, health cash plan, and ongoing learning opportunities.
- Other info: Be part of a passionate team dedicated to community regeneration and development.
- Why this job: Make a positive impact on children's lives while working in a supportive team.
- Qualifications: Level 3 childcare qualification and experience with children under five required.
Help give local children the best possible start. Poplar HARCA is looking for a warm, caring and enthusiastic Nursery Practitioner to join our team at Tudor Lodge in Bow. This is an opportunity to do more than provide high-quality early years care. You’ll be part of an organisation that is deeply rooted in the local community, helping create positive opportunities for children and families across Poplar and Bow.
We’re looking for someone who is:
- Qualified: you have a recognised Level 3 childcare/early years’ qualification or equivalent.
- Caring: you have a warm, patient and supportive approach and genuinely enjoy working with young children.
- Creative: you can plan activities that encourage children’s learning, imagination and development.
- Inclusive: you value diversity and are comfortable working with children and families from a wide range of backgrounds.
- Collaborative: you enjoy working as part of a team and building positive relationships with parents and colleagues.
- Responsible: you understand the importance of safeguarding, health and safety and maintaining accurate records.
- Committed to learning: you’re keen to keep developing your skills and knowledge throughout your early years’ career.
Experience of working with children under five is essential. A current first aid qualification and the ability to speak a second language would be advantageous.
Benefits:
- 25 days’ annual leave + bank holidays
- 3 extra days off between Christmas and the New Year
- Health cash plan covering medical, dental, wellness and vision
- Access to season ticket and cycle to work schemes
- Opportunity to join a pension scheme with generous employer contributions
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities
Due to the nature of this post, employment in this role is dependent on a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Poplar HARCA is an award-winning housing and regeneration community association based in East London. We own and manage over 10,000 homes and invest around £4m each year in community regeneration. We’re all about creating opportunities for people in Poplar and Bow. From building new homes, to bringing people together through community events and upskilling residents through training and development opportunities. We’re looking for people to match our passion and help us make a difference. If you’re ready to collaborate, use your skills, and help transform our corner of east London, we want to hear from you.
Location: London, E14 6DA
Salary: £31,224-£31,668 pa + benefits
Hours: Permanent, Full-time, 35 hours a week
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