Level 2 Practitioner

Just Imagine Day Nursery Maldon are seeking to appoint a qualified Early Years Practitioner to join their team. The position is working full time 40 hours per week, during the nurseries opening and closing times of 7:00am - 18:30pm and we would require you to be able to work varied shift patterns between these times.

If you are looking for a workplace with a family feel, somewhere your inner child is encouraged and imagination is utilised, where you're as important as an individual as you are a team player, we want to welcome you!

Just imagine day nursery Maldon is an intimate setting with a dedicated and enthusiastic team. The size of our setting is no reflection on the quality of care that is provided and certainly doesn't limit our ambitious vision for both our families and the staff.

We are looking for team members with a passion for making a difference. We strive every day for greatness and are confident in providing experiences that children may not get to access outside of the setting.

We will give you the tools you need to progress and encourage you to follow your passions to thrive in your career.

Nursery Practitioner main duties and responsibilities

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Provide stimulating and purposeful experiences, environments, and resources to children, that are appropriate to their age and stage of development.

Understand and ensure that the requirements of the statutory framework for the EYFS are met.

Ensure the highest levels of cleanliness and hygiene in the nursery and promote these daily in every routine.

Undertake any other duties to ensure the smooth running of the nursery, and the safety and wellbeing of children, staff, and families.

Maintain strictly professional relationships and report any complaints or concerns to management in accordance with company policy and procedures.

Facilitate a strong key person approach to enable children to form secure attachments and cover all children daily when colleagues are absent

Attend regular team meetings to ensure that you remain updated on key priorities, changes, developments and regularly review company policies and procedures.


• Duties and responsibilities in this job description are not exhaustive or restrictive, changes and other duties relevant to this post may be added.
  
  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

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.

£23,795.20 a year - Permanent, Full-time, Family First benefits include annual leave starting at 24 days on top of a paid birthday day off and bank holidays. On top of this we have discounted nursery fees for all our teams, friends and family, access to a discount/perks platform with exceptional learning & development opportunities tailored to you.