Early Years Practitioner Level 3

Come and join our team at Brambles Nursery and get paid £500 sign on bonus!!!*
Hours: All Year round, 7:30am-6:00pm (shifts), 5 days per week, 40 hrs per week, Full Time, Permanent
Location: Brambles Nursery, Wolverhampton
Salary: £26,312 pa
Are you able to entertain a large group of children whilst keeping a smile on your face?
Can you recite all of the nursery rhymes in the catalogue - even though they may not be in tune?
Are you able to quickly adapt from being a scary pirate to a fire breathing dragon followed by a roaring lion?
Do you think you can prepare a beautifully creative activity that sparks awe and wonder in little ones, only to end up messier than the children!?
Do you have eyes in the front and back of your head and the ability to continuously count 24 busy toddlers whilst they are all moving around?
Finally, can you offer the best cuddles and high fives to children who really need it?
If you answered yes, this job role is for you!
Brambles Day Nursery is after an enthusiastic, highly motivated and creative individual. Our aim for the children is to feel “home from home” in a stimulating and safe environment. We combine the Early Years Foundation Stage with individually tailored care, to offer our children the best possible start to their education.
Our purposefully, renovated building aims to offer children the chance to freely explore their environment, take risks and learn through play. This is why we are after a special person who is able to take on the role and the challenges that often come with it.
Although not essential, we would like someone who has experience across the 0-5 year age, working in all rooms.
We would also like someone who has experience in managing children with additional needs and challenging behaviour however, this is also not essential as training will be given where needed.
The nursery is Managed by two highly qualified and experienced Managers who will offer all training needed to enhance your own skills and knowledge. We aim to build a strong staff team that will support our children and families through their time in Early Years and offer the best opportunities for everyone in our care.
Safeguarding is of utmost importance and we pride ourselves in ensuring our children and families are safe and offered support where needed. Therefore, good safeguarding knowledge is essential but regular updated training will be provided.
All applicants are required to undertake an Enhanced Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service, the cost of this will be covered by Brambles Day Nursery. All applicants are required to subscribe to the DBS Update service and maintain the annual fee of £13.00.
Successful applicants are also subject to two good references.
Essential Requirements
* Level 3 Early Years qualification or above
Desirable
* Paediatric first Aid
* Food Hygiene
* 2 years post-qualification childcare experience