Early Years Practitioner

*Nursery:* Little Lodge Nursery, Yateley Manor School, Hampshire, GU46
*Position(s): *Nursery Practitioner, Full-Time
*Salary*: £22,000 - £28,000 per annum(dependent on qualification/s and experience)
*Hours: *40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 51 weeks per year
_You do not need a qualification to join our team, however nursery experience is a plus!_
*This is a year-round nursery role and is *_*not *_*term-time only.*
*\*\*About Us\*\**
Join our warm and nurturing team at Little Lodge Nursery, situated within the beautiful grounds of Yateley Manor School. We are seeking passionate early years practitioners, nursery assistants, and early years educators to help shape young minds in our childcare setting. Our exceptional nursery provision focuses on play-based learning and exploration within a stimulating environment, inspiring children to become confident and independent learners from the very start. Whether you're an experienced nursery practitioner or considering an apprenticeship in early years, we offer opportunities for growth and development.
*\*\*Benefits\*\**
At Little Lodge Nursery, we believe in rewarding our hardworking and passionate team and fostering a nurturing and inclusive work environment. Our benefits package includes:
* a competitive salary with annual reviews
* discounted childcare
* generous holiday allowance
* access to healthcare and wellness support
* a range of discounts across various brands and services.
* daily free lunches for all staff
* and more!
*\*\*Responsibilities\*\**
As an early years practitioner or nursery assistant, your duties will include:
* Creating and maintaining a safe, secure, clean, and stimulating classroom environment, which promotes children’s confidence and where all children feel safe and valued.
* Planning of rich and stimulating learning activities that achieve good progression in children’s understanding within our nursery setting.
* Observing, guiding, supervising, and assessing children while they learn in the classroom environment.
* Monitoring and assessing student progress and writing up reports.
* Making effective use of assessment information on children’s attainment and progress when teaching and in planning future learning.
*\*\*Requirements\*\**
Full and Relevant Level 2 or 3 (or above) Early Years qualification (desirable but not essential)
Previous experience working with children (ideally as a Nursery Nurse, Nursery Practitioner, Early Years Educator, Nursery Assistant, Teaching Assistant or similar role in childcare)
Strong knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding, Child Protection, and the Early Years Framework
*Interested candidates should send an application at the earliest possible time. The advert may close prior to the stated date and interviews will take place as soon as a suitable field of candidates is obtained therefore early submission of applications is recommended.*
_Yateley Manor School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, as all new staff will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance, identity checks, qualification checks and employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps within employment, two satisfactory references and registration with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)._
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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £22,000.00-£28,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Additional leave
* Casual dress
* Childcare
* Company events
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Discounted or free food
* Employee discount
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On-site parking
* Referral programme
* Store discount
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Day shift
* Monday to Friday
* No weekends
School type:
* Day nursery
* Preschool
* Private nursery school
Experience:
* Nursery: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
* Level 2 or 3 (or above) Early Years qualification (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Yateley - EYP