Early Years Practitioner

Early Years Practitioner (24/181)

£22,250 FTE (£7,859.66 pro rata per annum)

15 hours per week, 38 weeks per year

Permanent

Location: Little Stars Day Nursery

Little Stars Day Nursery is part of the TEC Partnership, which is a large, innovative, dynamic, and financially sound organisation.

We are now offering a fantastic opportunity to join the Little Stars Nursery in the role of Early Years Practitioner. If you are a team player who is passionate about helping learners reach their full potential, then we want to hear from you!

About the role

The successful candidate will be expected to help in serving up lunches and carrying out key food safety standards. They will be key in encouraging children to try their lunches and new foods, along with preparing meals for the children and ensuring the kitchen space is clean. This position involves working directly with children in setting up activities after dinners, observing children play and informing the key workers responsible for development. The successful candidate will also be involved in meeting children’s care needs in terms of personal care and children’s health and wellbeing.

About the person

The successful candidate will be required to work Monday – Friday, 11:30am until 2:30pm and will have:

• A passion for children and fulfilling their learning and development and health and wellbeing.
• Hold a full and relevant level 2 qualification in childcare.
• A food safety certificate would be desirable but not essential as training would be provided.
• Experience of working with children from birth to 5 years.
• Observation, record keeping, communication skills and teamwork are essential for this role.

What we offer

In return for your skills and experience, we can offer you access to a wide range of Group benefits, such as.

• Pension Membership
• 30 Days Annual Leave pro rata, plus bank holidays
• Christmas Closure Days
• Occupational sick pay scheme (higher than statute) *
• Occupational Maternity/Adoption pay (higher than statute) *
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Death Grant
• 24-hour Employee Helpline – Free and confidential
• Telephone Counselling – Free and confidential.
• Cycle to Work
• Saving Schemes
• Westfield Health Medical Cash Plan – monthly payments
• UNUM Dental Cash Plan – monthly payments
• Various discounts via local/regional businesses
• Staff discounts on campus e.g., Hair & Beauty/ Bakery/ Gym etc
• Staff Training & Development
• Long Service Awards
• Staff thank you rewards.
• Charity/Community service days
• Flexible Working

If having read the job description you are interested in this role, please press the “Apply Online” button and send us your application.

The closing date for this advert is 12^th May 2024

The TEC Partnership is committed to Prevent Duty, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion and promoting British Values within the workplace. We are an equal opportunity workplace. Safeguarding is a priority for us, as well as ensuring the welfare of children and young people and we expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers.

All posts are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Clearance through the DBS, references that cover the last two years of employment and online screening. Other checks may also be required.

Please note that all employees must have Literacy and Numeracy to at least Level 2.