Early Years Assistant

Job Title: Early Years Practitioner

Salary: £13.27 per hour 

Contract Type: Prt time 30 hours

Full and Relevant Childcare Qualification is essential

CherryVale Nursery are looking for a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner to join their growing team. Within this role you will be responsible for a designated group of children as a key person and will guide the children through the daily routine, liaise with parents and provide an enabling environment.

Cherryvale was established in May 1998 and is rated Good by Ofsted.The nursery boasts an impressive building which includes 5 different age group rooms, a 0-2’s sensory room, a separate imaginative area, a technology suite for the older children, an on-site kitchen for catering and 2 large separate outdoor spaces for the older and younger children. The Nursery is open from 7:30-18:00 and we are easily commutable to as are close to 2 train station, Ash Vale and North Camp and there are also good bus links close by.

Why Join Us?

We value the dedication and expertise of our Level 3 Practitioners. To show our appreciation for their (and hopefully your) hard work and commitment, we’re excited to offer upto a £400 Qualification Recognition bonus to all our Level 3 Practitioners across all our Nurseries.

This bonus will be paid after just 6 months of service, making it the perfect time to join our team and be recognized for your qualifications and contributions

We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

Annual Leave: Starting at 24 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays.

Childcare Discounts: 75% off nursery fees for team members.

Health and Wellbeing: Access to a confidential employee assistance helpline.

Development: Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your career growth and progression.

Company Pension: Secure your future with our competitive pension scheme!

Referral Program: Earn bonuses for bringing great new colleagues into our family!

Onsite Parking: Access to free onsite Parking

Transport Links: In close proximity to two train stations, aswell as a regular bus service stopping just outside the nursery.

Company Events: Enjoy team-building activities, social gatherings, and special celebrations!: 

Career Progression Opportunities!

Nursery Practitioner duties and responsibilities*:

Ensure that each child’s individual needs are met and a high standard of professional care and education is delivered in a caring, safe and secure environment in which all children can play, learn and develop

Observe, assess and plan an interesting, stimulating and challenging range of early years activities which supports each child’s individual learning and development needs and abilities

Engage as a professional member of the team, exhibiting a flexible attitude and willingness to develop new skills

Ensure that company policies and procedures are read, applied, reviewed regularly and adhered to by all

Follow risk assessments diligently and report all health and safety matters to management

Enhance the all-around daily needs of children, including their physical, intellectual, social and emotional development

Nursery Practitioner requirements and skills:

Full and relevant  Level 3 childcare qualification - essential

Fluent in written and spoken English - essential

Over 1 year’s experience of working in Early Years - desirable

Knowledge of the Statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements - desirable

Cherryvale Nursery  is part of the Family First Group where we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Group.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty