Term Time Nursery & Preschool Practitioner Roles - Full Time Immediate Start

We have a position for a level 3 qualified childcare practitioner within our recently expanded nursery and preschool setting. We are looking to hire with immediate effect.

Level 3 or above childcare qualification is ESSENTIAL. Applications without this qualification will not be considered.

Term time 38 weeks. This is a permanent post.

We are a preschool in Ashton-on-Ribble looking for someone wanting to develop a career in childcare. We are a small and friendly team, with a goal of providing a home from home environment for the children. Our vision is to ensure all children have access to outstanding care and education, delivered in a warm but challenging environment.

Highly experienced practitioners play a key role in the children's progress and development, as our team understand that every child is unique. Children are met at their individual starting blocks and follow an exciting and engaging curriculum which follows the children’s interests and ideas. We adopt a nurturing approach and therapeutic way of supporting the children behaviour, which in turn develops their emotional health, physical health and wellbeing. We incorporate a range of nature based learning activities to cultivate a multi-sensory environment and we are passionate about child wellbeing and understand the importance of implementing daily strategies to support children's mental health.

This is a great opportunity to further develop your experience within a preschool environment and keep every day new and exciting. We have a keen interest in providing personal development opportunies for staff, particularly within child behaviour. In September we are undertaking whole school training in Trauma Informed and Emotion Coaching so this is a great opportunity for your CPD.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of the preschool team, supporting colleagues and being responsible for key children
• Assist in the daily running of the preschool and delivery of the educational activities
• To contribute towards providing a warm, friendly and stimulating environment, offering good quality play, care and education both indoors and outdoors
• Ensure high standards of safety, welfare and education to children
• To ensure compliance with Safeguarding Policies and Health & Safety
• Support, advise, and facilitate excellent partnerships with all parents/carers
• Ensure confidentiality is maintained at all times
• Attend weekly staff meetings

Experience & Qualifications

Essential

• Early Years level 3 qualification or above
• A good understanding of child protection and safeguarding guidelines
• Experience of working in an early years setting
• Knowledge of the EYFS
• Current up to date DBS certificate
• Suitable experience of working with under 2's

Desirable

• A current Paediatric First Aid qualification
• Level 2 Introduction to Child Protection qualification

Hours

• Term time
• Monday - Friday

Salary

£11.44 p/h

St Andrews Preschool is committed to equal opportunities for all. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our staff and children. Applications are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £11.44 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person