Part Time Nursery Practitioner

About us:

We are a thriving nursery based in the gorgeous town of Sherborne. We have been providing exceptional childcare for almost a generation and we are lucky enough to have a state of the art venue to provide that care. We have four dedicated nursery rooms for children to be based - from 0-2 years, 2-3 years and then two pre-school rooms. They then have shared rooms including a low level play room, a dining room, an interactive lighthouse and our beautiful garden. Our children are encouraged to feel part of our community and so we are always finding local events to take part in and places to visit, these include: visits to our local farm, the garden centre, train station, Sherborne Abbey, parks in the area, Pack Monday fair, the Christmas Tree Festival and also Harvest festival. Whilst in nursery, we run Wakey Shakey, Yoga, gardening, cooking and just tons of messy play. We put emphasis on children learning and building independence through play and experiences.

About You:

You will be driven by the desire to make the absolute best experiences for children whilst they are in our care. The delight on children's faces will warm your heart and your smiles will be fuelled by the giggles and sparkles that fill the air. You will be strong enough to take on dinosaurs and clean up mess, but will offer a warming hug to child who needs to feel ok again. You will love getting messy and will not mind having to change your shoes for the fourth time in a morning so that you can go out in the puddles again. You will be able to come up with a new display or activity idea that incite curiosity and joy in our children and help them to have the best day ever...every day

What we can offer:

- staff training courses

- work based pension

- salary reviews

- childcare discounts

- free uniform

- free parking

Your working week:

-Part time working, hours are between 8:00am and 5.30pm Monday to Friday. We are able to offer flexible working hours.

Desirable:

- paediatric first aid

- safeguarding training

- food hygiene

- creative thinking

- innovative

Required:

- level 2 or 3 childcare qualification

- sound knowledge of EYFS

- to have a natural rapport with children

- experience of working with children

- sense of humour

- willingness to learn

- be able to work as part of a team

- great communication skills (partnership with parents and professionals is highly regarded here)

- Your own wellies

This role will require an enhanced criminal records disclosure (DBS) and subject to our safeguarding policies.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £11.79-£12.45 per hour

Expected hours: 17 – 35 per week

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person