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EARLY YEARS PRACTITIONER
| Posting date: | 20 May 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 19 June 2025 |
| Location: | 97 HIGH STREET RYDE |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Wonder House ELC |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | WH |
Summary
About Us
Wonder House Nursery is a warm, welcoming, and innovative early years setting dedicated to providing high-quality childcare for children aged 0–5 years. We pride ourselves on creating a nurturing environment where every child can explore, learn, and grow through play, creativity, and positive staff engagement.
The Role
As an Early Years Practitioner at Wonder House Nursery, you will:
Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate activities across all areas of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
Observe, assess, and record children’s progress, supporting individual learning needs.
Build strong, positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.
Promote children’s personal, social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development.
Ensure a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment both indoors and outdoors.
Collaborate with the team to maintain high standards of care and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Activity Planning: Prepare weekly activity plans that support children’s curiosity, creativity, and development.
Assessment & Reporting: Conduct regular observations and contribute to children’s learning journals.
Health & Safety: Uphold safeguarding policies, conduct daily risk assessments, and maintain a clean, hygienic setting.
Parental Engagement: Communicate effectively with parents/carers through daily handovers, meetings, and written reports.
Team Collaboration: Attend staff meetings, training, and contribute to nursery improvement initiatives.
Person Specification
Qualifications:
Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Childcare/Early Years (or working towards Level 3).
Experience:
Previous experience working with children aged 0–5 in a nursery, preschool, or similar environment.
Skills & Attributes:
Strong understanding of the EYFS framework.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
A creative, enthusiastic, and flexible approach to play-based learning.
Reliable, punctual, and a great team player.
Requirements:
Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to apply).
Paediatric First Aid certificate (or willingness to train).
Up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding and child protection.
What We Offer
Competitive salary and holiday entitlement.
Paid training and ongoing professional development opportunities.
Free nursery place for one child (subject to terms).
Pension scheme and employee assistance programme.
Supportive, friendly team culture and modern facilities.
How to Apply
Please send your CV and a covering letter explaining why you’d be a great fit for Wonder House Nursery to wonderhousenursery@yahoo.com Early applications encouraged—interviews will be held on a rolling basis.
Wonder House Nursery is committed to Equal Opportunities. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and abilities.
Join us in creating a wonder-filled world where every child thrives!
Wonder House Nursery is a warm, welcoming, and innovative early years setting dedicated to providing high-quality childcare for children aged 0–5 years. We pride ourselves on creating a nurturing environment where every child can explore, learn, and grow through play, creativity, and positive staff engagement.
The Role
As an Early Years Practitioner at Wonder House Nursery, you will:
Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate activities across all areas of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
Observe, assess, and record children’s progress, supporting individual learning needs.
Build strong, positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.
Promote children’s personal, social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development.
Ensure a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment both indoors and outdoors.
Collaborate with the team to maintain high standards of care and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Activity Planning: Prepare weekly activity plans that support children’s curiosity, creativity, and development.
Assessment & Reporting: Conduct regular observations and contribute to children’s learning journals.
Health & Safety: Uphold safeguarding policies, conduct daily risk assessments, and maintain a clean, hygienic setting.
Parental Engagement: Communicate effectively with parents/carers through daily handovers, meetings, and written reports.
Team Collaboration: Attend staff meetings, training, and contribute to nursery improvement initiatives.
Person Specification
Qualifications:
Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Childcare/Early Years (or working towards Level 3).
Experience:
Previous experience working with children aged 0–5 in a nursery, preschool, or similar environment.
Skills & Attributes:
Strong understanding of the EYFS framework.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
A creative, enthusiastic, and flexible approach to play-based learning.
Reliable, punctual, and a great team player.
Requirements:
Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to apply).
Paediatric First Aid certificate (or willingness to train).
Up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding and child protection.
What We Offer
Competitive salary and holiday entitlement.
Paid training and ongoing professional development opportunities.
Free nursery place for one child (subject to terms).
Pension scheme and employee assistance programme.
Supportive, friendly team culture and modern facilities.
How to Apply
Please send your CV and a covering letter explaining why you’d be a great fit for Wonder House Nursery to wonderhousenursery@yahoo.com Early applications encouraged—interviews will be held on a rolling basis.
Wonder House Nursery is committed to Equal Opportunities. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and abilities.
Join us in creating a wonder-filled world where every child thrives!