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Nursery PractitionerFull time: 43.75 hours a week(Potential part time roles available)Location: Croydon, CR01JBSalary:£31,000 p/a (Depending on experience)Start Date:TBCWe are seeking a Level 3 practitioner with a kind, fun and caring persona for a day nursery in Croydon. The practitioner should have a genuine passion for Early Years and be able to offer high-quality childcare for an established family-run nursery.Duties:
- Support and encourage children to make their own choices, empowering them to be independent learners for when outside of preschool
- Observe, analyse and create progress reports in relation to the Early Years Foundation Stage
- Respond to each child's emerging needs and interests via clear and concise communication
- Encourage children to communicate daily through warm and positive interactions
- Planning and guiding children's activities by reflecting on the ways different children learn and practice
- Promote social time by interacting with other children during lunch and play breaks
- Observe children's behaviour and progress when performing activities and report back to parents regarding any development and concerns
- Ensure that work is carried out in line with all relevant statutory children's legislation and comply with Ofsted standards and registration
- Doing the invaluable job of using the Early Years Foundation Stage to help children grow
- Developing and maintaining professional relationships with parents and carers
- Using open dialogue and giving regular feedback so that we can support families with their children in our care ensuring wellbeing and safety for all
- Looking after every aspect of a child's personal care needs each day-Keeping them happy, safe, stimulated and making sure they have fun learning with us
- Creating and maintaining an innovative learning space where children can explore and learn every day! Looking after our quality resources and both outdoor/indoor space
- Promoting a healthy lifestyle for all children, encouraging and supporting them at meal and snack times whilst also ensuring they have lots of time for active play
Requirements:
- Relevant Level 3 childcare qualification
- Minimum of 2 years of Early Years childcare experience
- Confident verbal and non-verbal communication skills
- Desire to help children develop and grow to achieve their full potential
- A sense of humour and a BIG smile
- Ability to work as part of a team and adapt to a dynamic, child-centered environment
- Enthusiasm and patience when dealing with different childrens behavioural needs
- Good knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage
- An attentive and compassionate nature
- Fully enhanced DBS
- Up to date CV
- Travelling distance to post code area
Benefits:
- Family run
- Supportive management and team
- 50% employee discount
- CPD opportunities and salary reviews
- Training opportunities
- Staff member of the term £200 voucher
- Room of the term £25 voucher
- Easter Treats
- 31 days holiday (increases with service, up to 36 days)
- Summer pizza party
- Career progression
- Part-time hours offered
- Tea, coffee and snacks provided
- Compressed hours offered
- Seasonal competitions and prizes
- Annual christmas meal and quiz night
- Wellbeing support
- Casual dress
