Qualified Nursery Practitioner Devon

Location:

Exeter, Devon

Salary:
To be confirmed, depending on qualifications and experience

Job Title:

Qualified Nursery Practitioner / Early Years Educator

Recruitment Agency:
Early Years Academy

Are you a passionate and qualified Nursery Practitioner looking for an exciting new childcare opportunity in Exeter, Devon?

Early Years Academy is recruiting an enthusiastic, caring and dedicated Nursery Practitioner for a nursery in Exeter.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Early Years professional who enjoys supporting children’s learning, creating engaging play-based experiences and making a positive difference during children’s most important developmental years.

We are looking for someone who is committed to delivering high-quality childcare and early education, understands the importance of safeguarding and enjoys working collaboratively within a nursery team.

Whether you’re an experienced Nursery Practitioner, a qualified Early Years Educator or a childcare professional looking for your next career move, we would love to hear from you.

• Providing high-quality care and early education for babies, toddlers and preschool children.
• Supporting children’s learning and development in accordance with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) statutory framework.
• Planning and delivering creative, engaging and age-appropriate learning experiences.
• Encouraging children’s independence, confidence, communication and social skills through play.
• Observing, assessing and recording children’s progress and identifying their individual learning needs.
• Supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and helping to create an inclusive learning environment.
• Maintaining a safe, stimulating, welcoming and nurturing nursery environment.
• Building positive and professional relationships with parents and carers.
• Working closely with colleagues to ensure consistency in children’s care and education.
• Following safeguarding, child protection, health and safety and nursery policies.
• Supporting children’s personal care routines, including mealtimes, hygiene and rest periods.
• Promoting positive behaviour and supporting children’s emotional wellbeing.
• Participating in staff meetings, training and professional development activities as required.
• Contributing to a positive and supportive nursery environment.

• A recognised qualification in Childcare or Early Years suitable for the position.
• Previous experience working with babies, toddlers or preschool children in a nursery or Early Years setting.
• A good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and child protection responsibilities.
• Strong communication, organisation and teamwork skills.
• The ability to plan and deliver engaging learning activities.
• A genuine passion for supporting children’s learning and development.
• A caring, patient, enthusiastic and professional approach.
• A commitment to providing high-quality childcare and maintaining professional standards.
• A willingness to continue learning and developing professional skills.
• Experience supporting children with additional needs, working as a key person or contributing to EYFS observations and assessments would be advantageous.

• Warm, friendly and approachable.
• Passionate about children’s education and development.
• Creative and enthusiastic when planning learning activities.
• Reliable, organised and committed.
• Confident communicating with children, parents and colleagues.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Patient,…