Nursery Practitioner Long Term Cover

Job Title: Qualified Level 2 or 3 PractitionerLocation: WorthingSalary: Competitive hourly rateHours: Full-time and part-time options considered (full days)Qualification Required: Level 2 or 3 full and relevant qualification in Early Years and Childcare

This role is a long-term temporary role for a period of 10-12 weeks, starting as soon as possible!

Job Description:We are looking for a qualified Level 2 or 3 Practitioner to join our team at our nursery in Worthing. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting and promoting children's early education and development, planning and providing effective care, teaching and learning that enables children to progress and prepare them for school, making accurate and productive use of assessment, developing effective and informed practice, safeguarding and promoting the health, safety and welfare of children, working in partnership with the key person, colleagues, parents and/or carers or other professionals.

Key Responsibilities:

• To implement and promote the policies and the Staff Rules, to ensure the ethos, implementation and legal requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage are met.
• To support children's development and their individual needs.
• To demonstrate a genuine enthusiasm for childcare.
• To develop effective and informed practice.
• To safeguard and promote the health, safety and welfare of children.
• To work in partnership with the key person, colleagues, parents and/or carers or other professionals.

Requirements:

• Minimum Level 2 or 3 qualification in Early Years Education or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of experience working in a nursery setting.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• A passion for working with children and providing high-quality care and education.
• All applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check.

Your new roleYour new role will be working as a Nursery Practitioner. The nursery is looking for qualified staff that would like to build their expertise, career and grow within the nursery. You will be assisting with the day to day running of the classes, supporting the students and using your initiative to help them succeed. The full-time hours are 40 hours a week, working between 8am and 6pm, but part-time is also considered.
The role is a long-term role for 10-12 weeks, starting as soon as possible.

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