QUALIFIED LEVEL 2 OR LEVEL 3 Early Years Practitioner/ Nursery Nurse

Job Description

QUALIFIED LEVEL 2 OR LEVEL 3 Early Years Practitioner/ Nursery Nurse

Location: South Norwood

Salary: £8.00 to £10.00 per hour

Contract: Permanent

Part-Time hours: 45 per week

Full Time: 8 hour shift Monday to Friday

We are currently seeking a enthusiastic passionate Nursery Assistant and Nursery Practitioner qualified level 2 /3  for the Pre-School room, for this lovely nursery located in South Norwood, London.

Job Description

To work as a member of a team, showing initiative and creativity to foster an environment which encourages the children’s all round development and where high standards of care are provided.

Caring for children between the ages of 3 months to 5 years. Meeting their day to day needs and planning for children based on the EYFS curriculum. The candidate must have a level 2 or Level 3 qualification in early years. First aid and safeguarding training will be provided.

Early Years Nursery Practitioner responsibilities:

• Helping oversee, maintain and organise a clean, tidy, child-friendly environment, nursery nurse supervise activities, such as messy play, crafts, cooking, reading and outdoor/physical pursuits.
• Nursery nurses will also plan, observe and keep records that inform parents and carers about their childs day through our online learning journal system.
• Feeding suitable meals, snacks and drinks
• Changing nappies or helping with potty/toilet training
• Teaching general life skills, such as basic hygiene and manners
• Working with any health and social care professionals, where necessary, and undertaking any relevant documentation.

The candidate will also be required to be a keyworker and produce quality observations, which display a sound knowledge of child development.

Qualifications and Skills

• Minimum Level 2/3 Early Years Childcare qualification
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal
• Knowledge of child protection and safe guarding procedures
• Experience of the EYFS and using it within a nursery setting
• Enthusiastic, passionate and full of ideas to encourage learning and development

Benefits on offer include:

• Childcare
• Company events
• Flexible schedule
• Sick pay

Apply For This Job

If you would like to be considered for this role please send your CV to enquiry@plusstaffrecruitment.co.uk or call us on 0208 299 1492 for more information.

This position is subjected to an Enhanced DBS certificate and Early Years reference check

Plus Staff recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer