Early Years Practitioner
Early Years Practitioner
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We are looking for inspirational Level 3 qualified Early Years Practitioners to join ournursery inEmberton Milton Keynes.
We are located in what was the old school in the lovely village of Emberton near Olney. We have adapted the building to younger children and added our Acorn touch whilst retaining the character of the original architecture. We have developed the expansive outside area into an outdoor learning centre which we offer a nature kindergarten during termtime for 34 year olds and an outdoor playscheme in school holidays for school aged children.
If you are offered a EYProle before theend of May you will receive a 300 recruitment bonus after successfully completing your 3 month probation period.
The role needs to cover 40 hours per week but if you arent able to work the full time hours still get in touch as we may be able to offer job sharing opportunities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the planning and delivery of engaging and developmentally appropriate activities for children aged insert age group e.g. 05 years.
- Promote the safety and wellbeing of all children in your care.
- Encourage children to explore and develop their skills through play and structured learning activities.
- Observe and monitor childrens development and contribute to progress reports.
- Build positive relationships with children parents and colleagues.
- Ensure a clean safe and stimulating environment for children to learn and grow.
- Support the implementation of safeguarding and health & safety policies.
Key Requirements:
- Level3 Early Years qualification (e.g. NVQ CACHE or equivalent).
- Previous experience working with children in an early years setting.
- A good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum.
- A passionate and caring attitude toward childrens development.
- Ability to work well in a team and on your own initiative.
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
- A commitment to continuous professional development.
Desirable:
- First Aid certification.
- Previous experience in a nursery or childcare setting.
- Knowledge of child safeguarding practices
Were proud to be one of the leading childcare providers in Milton Keynes Northampton and Bedford with over30years experience who specialise in nature pedagogy and promoting the professional development of our employees and have recently been awarded a Top20 DayNurseries group award.We believe that childcare needs a personal touch and our nurseries and outofschool clubs offer flexibility and individuality with a homely feel. As a notforprofit organisation we place our childrens wellbeing at the heart of our work.
We very much welcome candidates that are looking to progress their personal career development due to future nurseries in the pipeline within the location of MK. The ideal candidate will be passionate motivated and enthusiastic about outdoor learning and creative play as well as a good working knowledge and practice of the EYFS and safeguarding procedures.
Apply today or get in touch with our HR team for an informal chat on:or email:
Successful applicants must be able to provide right to work in the UK documentation provide two satisfactory references and undertake an enhanced DBS check prior commencing employment.
BenefitsWorking at Acorn
As a thank you for all of your hard work and dedication to making Acorn a safe nurturing and fun place for our children to be we offer:
- Payscales that are competitive transparent and reviewed annually
- Childcare discount nothing should be a barrier to your career
- Generous family leave supporting you to support your family
- Christmas closure Santa doesnt wait for anyone
- 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays (and the option to buy more) even superheroes need time off
- 4 dedicated training days and individual development plans investing in you for the whole journey
- Enhanced pension scheme not as far away as you think
- Cyclescheme helping you get back on the saddle
- Techscheme making a brand new laptop a little more affordable
- Length of Service awards time with us means treats for you
- Summer and Christmas parties all work and no play is a myth
- Pay advances for when times are tough
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Employment Type
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