Nursery Practitioner

Nursery Practitioner 

Are you passionate about early childhood education? Do you have a nurturing spirit and a desire to make a positive impact on young children's lives? If so, we would love to hear from you!

Start date: ASAP, subject to employment checks.

Hours: 38 hours per week, all year-round flexible working hours between Monday – Friday. 8am until 6pm across 4 days.

Salary: Grade 16 Point 2, currently £23,656 FTE (actual pay on 38 hours will be £24,295 per annum), then moving up to Grade 14, point 6, currently £25,183 FTE (actual pay on 38 hours will be £25,863 per annum) after 6 months' probation.

Location: Huish Nurseries - North Town Primary School & Nursery, Taunton.

Annual Leave: 25 days plus Bank Holidays dependent on shift pattern.

Contract term: Permanent/Full Time

About Us:

Huish Nurseries @ North Town Primary School is a well-established, friendly nursery dedicated to providing high-quality care and education for children aged 2 -4 years old, open 49 weeks of the year from 8:00am- 6:00pm Monday to Friday.

We believe in creating a safe, stimulating, and fun environment where children can explore, learn, and develop at their own pace.

We are looking for candidates who are able to:

• Provide a warm, welcoming, and inclusive atmosphere for children and families.
• Plan and deliver engaging activities that support children's developmental milestones.
• Observe, assess, and record children's progress to ensure they are reaching their full potential.
• Promote positive behaviour and a supportive learning environment.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and stimulating setting, adhering to health and safety policies.
• Follow all safeguarding policies and procedures of the nursery
• Work collaboratively and enthusiastically with a team to ensure high standards of care and education.
• Communicate effectively with parents/carers, keeping them informed about their child's progress.

Requirements:

• Level 2 or 3 qualification in Early Years Education or Childcare (or equivalent).
• GCSEs in Maths and English are essential. 
• Previous experience working in a nursery or early years setting is desirable.
• Sound understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.
• Strong communication skills and a caring, patient approach.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Paediatric first aid, a current safeguarding certificate and a food hygiene certificate are desirable.

We can offer you:

• Excellent benefits including a Career Average Pension scheme (LGPS), generous holiday allowance (plus Bank Holidays), Employee Assistance Programme, Free Flu Vaccinations & Cycle to Work Scheme
• A committed, friendly and supportive staff team and collaboration with all the Huish Nurseries
• Good professional development opportunities to progress your career throughout our Nurseries and the wider Richard Huish Trust

All successful candidates will need to be compliant with the nurseries requirements of reference checks and provide at least 2 satisfactory references. Applications received that do not contain a fully completed application form will not be considered.

The Trust reserves the right to appoint or withdraw this advert before the deadline, if necessary.

The Richard Huish Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.