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Early Years Nursery Practitioner
| Posting date: | 15 January 2025 |
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| Salary: | £7.49 to £12.00 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 February 2025 |
| Location: | WA3 2RD |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | First Steps Private Day Nursery (Lowton) Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | NN1 |
Summary
First Steps Nursery (Lowton WA32RD) is seeking to employ a Level 3 qualified (or above) nursery practitioner to work full time Monday-Friday
Candidates must have a recognised Level 3 or above childcare qualification and experience of working in a nursery is desired.
You must have a warm, smiling face that makes every child feel special and loved.
You have to feel comfortable telling everyone in the same room as you that you are going to the toilet!
The ability to sing in tune is not necessary, however the ability to sing out of tune in front of a crowd is essential!
You must be able to distribute warm hugs as required.
Possessing the skills required to rapidly count the heads of numerous moving small people is of upmost importance.
You must be able to remain focused in environments with high noise levels.
The ability to remember the names of many children, their parents, siblings, grandparents, pets and special soft toys is a key component of this job. This is something that will be developed over time!
Automatically showing an interest in and curiousity for bugs and creepy crawlies is essential, even if they are your biggest fear on earth.
Must have the ability to pretend to eat playdough creations realistically. This is an essential requirement along with drinking numerous cups of pretend tea.
Love being outside come rain or shine.
Finally you must be prepared to feel loved, special, and important to many young children and their families. There is simply no other job quite like this one.
What we offer:
A friendly and supportive team
Yearly pay reviews
Continued CPD development
Closed over Christmas and Bank Holidays
Early finish for Christmas Eve
Free Uniform
Monthly award of 'love to shop' voucher
Random 'pickle' awards for good practice
Staff of the Year 'Wow' award
Performance related pay increases
Online staff group to share ideas and practice
Staff discounts on childcare fees
Company pension with employer contributions
Paid 4 weekly
Staff appreciation gifts/events
Holiday Loyalty Bonus Scheme (up to 31 days.)
First Steps Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be required to have a new DBS unless on the update system.
Candidates must have a recognised Level 3 or above childcare qualification and experience of working in a nursery is desired.
You must have a warm, smiling face that makes every child feel special and loved.
You have to feel comfortable telling everyone in the same room as you that you are going to the toilet!
The ability to sing in tune is not necessary, however the ability to sing out of tune in front of a crowd is essential!
You must be able to distribute warm hugs as required.
Possessing the skills required to rapidly count the heads of numerous moving small people is of upmost importance.
You must be able to remain focused in environments with high noise levels.
The ability to remember the names of many children, their parents, siblings, grandparents, pets and special soft toys is a key component of this job. This is something that will be developed over time!
Automatically showing an interest in and curiousity for bugs and creepy crawlies is essential, even if they are your biggest fear on earth.
Must have the ability to pretend to eat playdough creations realistically. This is an essential requirement along with drinking numerous cups of pretend tea.
Love being outside come rain or shine.
Finally you must be prepared to feel loved, special, and important to many young children and their families. There is simply no other job quite like this one.
What we offer:
A friendly and supportive team
Yearly pay reviews
Continued CPD development
Closed over Christmas and Bank Holidays
Early finish for Christmas Eve
Free Uniform
Monthly award of 'love to shop' voucher
Random 'pickle' awards for good practice
Staff of the Year 'Wow' award
Performance related pay increases
Online staff group to share ideas and practice
Staff discounts on childcare fees
Company pension with employer contributions
Paid 4 weekly
Staff appreciation gifts/events
Holiday Loyalty Bonus Scheme (up to 31 days.)
First Steps Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be required to have a new DBS unless on the update system.