Early Years Practitioner

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Job Description

As an Early Years Practitioner, you'll be more than just a caregiver; you'll be a guide, a storyteller, a cheerleader, and sometimes a comforting shoulder. You'll help children aged 0-5 years explore the world, develop essential life skills, and flourish in a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment.

What We’re Looking For

Someone who is passionate about Early Years, with:

  • The energy of a whirlwind – Someone who can keep up with curious, energetic little ones, ensuring every day is full of excitement and discovery.
  • The care of a gardener – Patient and attentive, you’ll nurture each child’s individual potential, giving them the confidence and support to grow and flourish.
  • The gentleness of a nurturer – Offering warmth, compassion, and reassurance, you’ll create a safe and loving environment where young minds feel valued and secure.

Alongside this

  • Experience: Hands-on experience working with children under 5 in a professional setting.
  • Qualifications: A relevant Early Years qualification (Level 2/3 or equivalent) and a commitment to continued professional development.
  • Knowledge: A sound understanding of the EYFS framework and how it supports child development.
  • Passion: A genuine love for early years education and a desire to make a real difference in children’s lives.
  • Commitment: Dedication to the principles of inclusion, safeguarding, and equality of opportunity for all.
  • Communication Excellent communication skills to build positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
  • Diligence: Attention to detail to ensure safeguarding, health & safety, and learning documentation are consistently maintained.
  • Adaptability: Flexibility, teamwork, and a proactive attitude to support a busy,vibrant nursery environment.

Hours of work: we are open from 8.00-5.45, 37 hours to be flexible around opening times, full time and term time contracts considered, please state in application which you are applying for For further details, please click apply.

Closing Date: 12 midnight, Sunday 30 March 2025
Interview Date: Thursday 10 April 2025