Early Years Practitioner (Qualified)

Job Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Qualified Early Years Practitioner to join our team at First Steps Nursery. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for children between the ages of 0-5 years old, supporting their developmental milestones through engaging activities and personalised care. This role offers an excellent opportunity for individuals with a background in childcare and early childhood education to make a positive impact on children's lives while developing their management and leadership skills.

Duties

• Plan and deliver age-appropriate educational activities that promote cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development.
• Supervise children during play, mealtimes, and rest periods, ensuring their safety at all times.
• Foster positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues through effective communication.
• Monitor, track and record children's progress, behaviour, and developmental milestones in accordance with regulatory standards.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and welcoming environment that encourages exploration and learning.
• Support the implementation of nursery policies and procedures to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and guidance & legislation.
• Lead by example by sharing practice with the team to promote a collaborative working environment.

Skills

• Proven experience working with children within a nursery or early childhood setting.
• Qualification that aligns with the SSSC registration requirements (SVQ Level 7 - Social Services (Children & Young People) or equivalent).
• Excellent communication skills to interact confidently with children, parents, and colleagues.
• Knowledge of early childhood curriculum childcare and childcare practice is essential.
• Ability to organise activities efficiently whilst maintaining flexibility to adapt as needed.
• Compassionate approach combined with organisational skills to create a safe and enriching environment for young learners.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From £13.45 per hour

Benefits:

• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person