Early Years Practitioner

Salary: £17,466 - £18,574

Location: Spring RAF Halton, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP22 5PN

Hours: 40 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent

Are you looking for a great atmosphere, where you can make a real difference, we have a great opportunity for a you to consider?

We are looking for a confident and experienced childcare professional to join our Nursery.

It goes without saying that you love being around children and will have the ambition to make a direct and positive impact on their young lives.

Are you ready to take the next step in your Early Years Career?

What do we do at Spring RAF Halton?

At Spring we pride ourselves on offering a cosy nursery for the under 5s. A nursery that feels warm, and cheerful - a nurturing, positive and energetic atmosphere that feels like a sociable breath of fresh air.

What is the role?

Reliable and child-focused:

Correctly supervise the children and keep our active, flexible nursery environment safe and suited to their needs.
Give them a huge range of stimulating, safe and well-planned activities.
Create engaging, fun and informative learning opportunities, helping the children make excellent progress and meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.
Build solid relationships with parents / carers, families and professionals involved with the children.
Meet each of the children's individual needs, keeping accurate records and regularly communicating with parents / carers.
Have a positive attitude, making every day count for the children in our care.

What will you need?

A Level 3 qualification e.g. NNEB, CACHE, NVQ in Childcare, Early Years and Education or equivalent
Experience of working in an early years childcare setting or with children aged 0-5
Full understanding of children's emotional, physical, psychological and educational developmental needs from 0 to 5 years

What are the rewards?

Minimum 25 days' annual leave,
Flexible working, including maternity, paternity and adoption
adoption packages.
Season ticket travel loans interest free.
Company pension scheme.
Discounts at major high street retailers.
70% Staff discount on a childcare place at the nursery, including tax free childcare.

Please call Anne Marie Wilson on 07741627578 or email recruitmentservices@actionforchildren.org.uk

Please note: As part of our Safer Recruitment Policy, this position is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

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