Childcare Practitioner/Nursery Nurse

Early Days provides the highest quality of nursery care and education in Sefton within a unique environment in which children are actively encouraged to explore, grow and interact with others.

We have a great opportunity for full time Nursery Practitioners Level 2 & Level 3 and an apprentice to join our family at Early Days UK based in Litherland, Liverpool. Our nursery is a happy, dynamic and vibrant setting with lots of creativity and has a team who are dedicated to the care of the children. We are looking for an individual to provide a fun, creative and an exciting environment for children.

Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:

· Ensure that all children attending the setting are kept safe and receive stimulating play experiences appropriate to their age and stage of development.

· Support and extend children’s opportunities to learn.

· Use the EYFS to plan enriching activities for children to develop.

· Maintain accurate and effective children’s records.

· Work in partnership with families and members of the local community.

· Demonstrate good practice with regard to special needs and inclusion.

· Ensuring that all legislation in relation to special needs, safeguarding and Health and Safety is complied with.

The ideal applicant:

· Wil be at least Level 2 qualified

· An excellent knowledge of the EYFS

· Experience of working with children and families

· Extensive knowledge of Safeguarding

· Experience of working in partnership with parents and outside agencies.

· Managing and maintaining administration requirements

· In return, this opportunity offers the ideal applicant a competitive salary whilst working as part of a highly successful team.

What we offer:

· Competitive rates of pay

· Commitment you your personal development including free online training

· Pension contributions

· Annual Leave entitlement paid in every pay run

· A happy, fun, safe place to work

· Staff discounts for children

We are committed to equal opportunities for all. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our staff and children. We encourages all applicants regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. Early Days recognises that Men are extremely poorly represented in the Early Years Industry making up just 3% of the total nationally, we are hoping to encourage more men in to the sector.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From £10.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

School type:

• Day nursery
• Private nursery school

Work Location: In person