Early Years Practitioner

Full Job Description

**Baby & Toddler Role**

About us: Budbrooke House Children's Nursery are small, independent & family run nursery in the Warwick area. We are passionate about providing outstanding childcare and we are committed to staff professional development in order to improve the care and learning experiences for our children.

At Budbrooke House we are proud of what we do. Collectively as a team we care for up to 45 children at each site a day. We have built a kind and friendly team who enjoy coming to work.

Budbrooke House are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Therefore the successful applicant will be required to complete an enhanced DBS Disclosure and enrol in the update system. A minimum of two references will be contacted.

The job role: We require either a full-time or two part time qualified practitioner(s) to join our workplace family. (Full time at Budbrooke House is 08:00-18:00 four days a week and 08:00-13:00 one day. Part time hours can be flexible, dependant on the candidate). Unfortunately we cannot offer term time only positions.

The role includes providing high quality care and education to children between 0-5 years. You will be based in the baby and toddler nursery predominantly.

You will be responsible for a small group of key children and will regularly update their learning journals using our online system. Practitioners are responsible for forging strong relationships with parents/carers and should be confident in handing over each day.

At Budbrooke House we work together as a team to provide a warm and loving environment for all children. You may be required to cover different rooms in staff absence and should be able to be flexible with your approach.

Before employment commenced, you will be required to complete Child Protection, Safeguarding Children, British Values and Allergy awareness training. You will receive a login to a comprehensive training software. Safeguarding is deeply routed into our ethos and throughout your employment you are welcomed to further enhance your knowledge.

About you: The applicant must possess a minimum of Level 2 Early Years qualification or above. We will only be responding to applications from qualified candidates.

Candidates should have the ability to work independently and as an effective part of our team. You should be reliable, pro-active, trustworthy, but most of all you should have a genuine love of children and want to nurture and inspire them to learn.

Benefits of employment: 

• Starting salary of £13.50 per hour
• You will receive private health insurance, including a comprehensive cancer treatment, mental health and well-being package, paid for by the nursery.
• You will be enrolled into the company pension with a 3% employer contribution.
• You will be given opportunity for additional training and development. Including access to a comprehensive online learning platform.
• 50% staff discount on childcare costs!
• Closed on Christmas Eve - first week in January.
• No uniforms.
• Free on-site car parking
• Access to 24/7 mental health support.
• Annual Christmas party / Event

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 41 per week

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Employee discount
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends