Early years practitioner

An exciting opportunity has arisen due to one of our team expecting her family and we are looking for a special someone to come and join our team. We can consider part time, full time and job share possibilities.

Banana Moon Day Nurseries is excited to invite applications for the position of Early Years Practitioner. Our nursery is dedicated to providing a rich and nurturing environment for children aged 0-5, and we believe that every child deserves the opportunity to thrive. As an Early Years Practitioner, you will play a crucial role in supporting children's learning and development through a range of stimulating activities and experiences.

In this role, you will collaborate with a team of passionate professionals to create a safe, engaging, and inclusive atmosphere where children can explore and learn. Your responsibilities will include planning and implementing age-appropriate activities, observing and assessing children's progress, and fostering meaningful relationships with both children and their families. We value a holistic approach to child development, focusing not only on educational outcomes but also on emotional well-being and social skills.

Your personal growth is important to us; we offer ongoing training opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge in early years education. Our nursery operates Monday to Friday, and we provide flexible working hours to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance. The salary for this role is competitive and reflective of your qualifications and experience.

Requirements

Qualifications and Experience:

• Experience in working with young children in a nursery or educational setting is preferred, but we welcome applications from enthusiastic candidates who are new to the field
• Basic first aid and safeguarding training (can be provided)

Skills and Attributes:

• A genuine passion for early years education
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A proactive and positive attitude
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
• Flexibility and a willingness to adapt to the needs of the children

Benefits

Established and experienced team

Great location

Counselling support line

staff discount on childcare

Blue card entitlement with role

Free parking

• A unique Early Learning and Development program for our children
• Less paperwork is involved, meaning that you can spend more time with the children
• Use of tablets that are linked to our bespoke 'Parent App', giving instant messages to and from parents about their child's day and development
• State of the art technology, including a biometric entry system, an interactive screen for our Pre-School children as well as our Parent App and tablets
• Excellent rates of pay (based on experience and qualification
• Great holiday entitlement
• Further on the job training
• Great career prospects
• You will be provided with a free uniform if offered the job
• If you feel that you are looking for a challenge, or simply want to further your experience with the possibility of promotion and working your way up in a company, this is where you should apply!