Nursery Practitioner Level 3+ New at Caring Kindergartens Duston
Northampton, Northamptonshire
Full Time, Permanent
£24419 - £25272 annually
24 Oct 2024
Job Description:
At Caring Kindergartens, children are at the heart of everything we do. We are currently looking for individuals to roll up their sleeves and get stuck in. From a fairy godmother one day to firefighter the next, no two days are ever the same.
For this role, you will need a Level 3 qualification in childcare, be dedicated to your career progression, and understand that all children are unique and how their achievements should be celebrated while they are made to feel cherished and well cared for.
Duties
- To work as part of a team and act as a key worker for a group of children – observing, recording, and assessing their progress and development through the use of observations supported with photographic evidence;
- To develop high-quality interactions with children, to build on and extend their thinking and learning;
- To plan, prepare, and deliver a wide range of play experiences that promote children’s physical, intellectual, and emotional development;
- To ensure planned activities are drawn from children’s next steps, observations, and interests as required within the EYFS framework;
- To support each child in developing self-esteem, confidence, and feelings of competence;
- To provide a positive model of behaviour by treating children, families, and one another with friendliness, care, and courtesy;
- To maintain an up-to-date knowledge of current issues, legislation, and practices through attending regular training and workshops that promote personal and professional development;
- To be aware of hygiene standards and ensure that these are met in accordance with Caring Kindergartens policies;
- To work collaboratively with fellow colleagues to create a positive, proactive, and effective nursery team.
To be successful in your application, you will need:
- A suitable Level 3 childcare qualification, recognised by the Department for Education.
- A good understanding of the EYFS.
- Excellent understanding of the English language, spoken and written.
- A good understanding of safeguarding practices.
- Previous childcare experience in an early year setting.
- Cleared DBS check.
- The ability to extend children’s learning through high-quality experiences and activities.
- Ability to manage a group of key children.
- Good communication skills with both adults and children.
- Be committed to reflective practice and self-development.
Our safe and secure enabling environments ensure that fun and learning remain active and that everyone has the opportunity to develop through their own interests and deep level involvement.
What are the benefits for working at Caring Kindergartens:
- A brilliant work culture, celebrating success and achievements of our teams and the individuals within them.
- A wide variety of discounts across high street brands, travel, utilities, and days out.
- Financial support for our working parents, offering 60% discount on fees for all children that attend the nursery.
- Guaranteed time off over the festive period.
- Access to training and regular check-ins to create an amazing, safe environment for you to ask questions and share thoughts.
- Investment in your development with tailored career opportunities across our chain of nurseries.
- Access to our NURTURE programme, preparing you for your next position within Early Years.
- Ongoing internal support along with an Employee Assistance Programme.
- An internal employee app to support staff in managing work rotas, booking annual leave, and accessing documents and policies.
- Day One Inclusion – Every member of staff has the same rights as everyone else from their very first day with Caring Kindergartens.
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