Qualified Nursery Practitioner Devon

Location:

Torquay, Devon

Salary:
To be confirmed, depending on qualifications and experience

Job Title:

Qualified Nursery Practitioner / Early Years Educator

Recruitment Agency:
Early Years Academy

• Providing high-quality care and early education for babies, toddlers and preschool children.
• Supporting childrens' 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 childrens' independence, confidence, communication and social skills through play.
• Observing, assessing and recording childrens' 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 childrens' care and education.
• Following safeguarding, child protection, health and safety and nursery policies.
• Supporting childrens' personal care routines, including mealtimes, hygiene and rest periods.
• Promoting positive behaviour and supporting childrens' 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 childrens' 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 childrens' 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, understanding and responsive to childrens' individual needs.
• Dedicated to maintaining a safe and nurturing environment for every child.
• Enthusiastic about contributing to a positive nursery team.

• Salary to be confirmed, depending on qualifications and experience.
• Opportunity to develop your Early Years knowledge and professional skills.
• Opportunity to contribute to childrens' learning and development.
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience within a nursery setting.
• Scope to discuss future career development and progression opportunities.
• Opportunity to build experience across different age groups within Early Years.
• Working hours, contract details and additional employment benefits will be confirmed during the recruitment process.

Working as a Nursery Practitioner is an incredibly rewarding career. Every day offers an opportunity to inspire young minds, encourage curiosity and help…