About the job

Key information

40 hrs per week

We are looking for an experienced Level 3 Qualified Early Years Practitioner with flexibility to work between the hours of 7.30 – 6.00 Monday to Friday

Clare House is a very caring and loving family orientated Nursery where there is always a lot of laughter and where the staff are dedicated to the well-being of every child in our care. We offer a fun, warm and welcoming environment for both staff and children in which children are motivated and eager to learn.

Following the most up to date thinking on childcare and development we endeavor to provide the highest quality learning experience so our children can access the Early Years Foundation Stage under the guidance of our fabulous team of passionate and highly qualified Nursery Practitioners enabling them to reach their full potential. This is a great opportunity to join our family of professional Early Years professionals.

We provide a secure and stimulating environment, where children grow and learn through encouragement and enjoyment whilst laying secure and lasting foundations for life.

What will I be doing?

We are currently recruiting an experienced, passionate Nursery Practitioner to join the amazing team in our busy 2 year old room, where our children’s skills and abilities are being consolidated as children continue on their journey towards school.

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?

We are looking for someone with a positive outlook, lots of drive and motivation and have a passion for education.

The successful candidate must hold a full and relevant Level 3 (or working towards) qualification.

Paediatric first aid training will be provided.

Are you:

• Both a team player and able to use your own initiative.
• Forward thinking and happy to take on board new ideas.
• Able to provide each child with the individual care and support that they need making them feel safe and secure.
• Happy to get down on the floor pretending to be various animals or characters whilst getting covered in all sorts of paint, gunk etc.
• Happy to sing loudly and enact stories.

Experience:

• Childcare: 1 year (required)

What is in it for me?

Staff Benefits Include….

• Polo shirts and hoodie/fleece provided as part of the required uniform
• 32 days paid holiday
• Flexibility to attend medical appointments
• Discounted childcare
• Continued professional development courses and training provided
• Annual appraisal
• Regular supervisions
• On-site parking

DBS check

Clare House is committed to safeguarding the welfare of all the children in our care. All applicants will be required to undergo effective child protection and safeguarding checks, references from previous employers will be sought and an enhanced DBS check will be required.

Supporting documents and information

This is a full time post with shifts between 7.30am and 6pm. We are closed on Bank Holidays and in between the Christmas and New Year period.

Ofsted rated Good – https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50255962

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