Early Years Practitioner

Based in Surbiton, my client is looking to recruit Early Years Practitioners to work at their well-established and reputable nursery.

Duties and Responsibilities

• To provide indoor and outdoor play experiences for the children in line with the policies of the Nursery and the guidelines of the Early Years Foundation Stage.
• To participate in activity planning and implementation under the supervision and direction of the Lead Practitioner.
• To help monitor the all-round development of the children through the key person system, regular observations and record keeping.
• To help maintain the safety, security, physical and emotional welfare of the children in the Nursery and garden environments.
• To bring to the immediate attention of the Lead Practitioner and/or Manager, any incidents or accidents.
• To arrange for any individual to receive immediate first-aid and informing the Manager as appropriate.
• To work positively with team members.
• To act in the interests of your own safety & the safety of others at all times
• To attend training sessions and staff meetings as necessary.
• To support, supervise and assist all students in the Nursery, giving practical help and advice with assessments.
• To inform the Manager if staffing levels are not met because of an emergency.
• To maintain an up to date knowledge of current childcare issues, legislation and practices.
• Anything else reasonably requested by the management of the organisation

Person Specification & Key Competencies

• Level 2 or 3 qualification in childcare
• Previous childcare experience
• An understanding of the developmental needs of children.
• Basic Knowledge of health and safety
• Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding good practice

As part of the team, you will also benefit from the following:

• An excellent salary package which is reviewed every April
• Teaching and learning support from Senior Leaders
• Staff childcare discount (up to 50%)
• Opportunity to gain further qualifications and develop your career in a widely growing company
• Weekly and monthly employee recognition prizes and bonuses
• You will receive regular supervisions in which targets to further your career are set, gain bonuses, and a larger hourly rate will be explained and planned clearly.
• Free staff breakfast
• Paid medical appointments
• Annual award ceremony with staff awards, recognition and company plans
• Bonus scheme
• Paid training, enabling you to continue to learn and grow
• Online staff group to share ideas, practices and get to know everyone
• Free staff car parking
• Company pension scheme

Location: Surbiton

Salary: £23,795.20 - £28,840.00 per annum

Hours: 30-40 hours per week (Monday-Friday)

Our aim is to contact all successful applications within 5 days of receiving your application. Should you not of heard within 5 days, please feel free to contact us to confirm that your application has been received.