Early Years Educator

Job summary

Early Years Educator

Reporting to: Senior Practitioner/ Deputy Manager, Third in Charge, Nursery Manager

Location: 103-105 Greenford Road, Harrow, HA1 3QF

Hours of work: 40 hours per week (Full-time)

Little Lionhearts Nursery School is committed to providing quality education and safe childcare, giving each child from 3 months to 5 years old a happy, healthy and stimulating start to their lives. We aim to meet the individual needs of children by carrying out observations and assessments along the Early Years Statutory Framework to develop their skills, positive behaviours, knowledge and confidence required in their later years and to provide the children and their families with a sound foundation to transition into school life. We are situated within a beautiful Grade II building in the leafy town of Sudbury Hill Harrow. The nursery has facilities such as a sunny and therapeutic outdoor garden with the sound of our lovely water feature, quality children’s equipment and computers.

We are expanding our team and looking for passionate and talented individuals to join our nursery team. If you are looking for a new exciting role in childcare with high-quality nursery settings, please get in touch!

Top Reasons to join LLH

• 50% off childcare for all employees
• CPD and funded training opportunities
• Full-time employees get a day off on their birthday
• Attendance bonus for full time employment 
• Fresh staff lunches 
• Attedance bonus 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Passionate about children's development, maintaining an attractive and welcoming learning environment for children !!
• Promoting parent partnership within the setting and being able to communicate effectively.
• Ensuring health, safety and wellbeing of the children at all times within the lines with safeguarding legalisation.
• Being a key person and responsible for a group of children's observations, planning and assessments.
• Willingness to attend staff meetings, training courses, parents evenings and occasional promotional events.

Qualifications/Skills:

Experience working with children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (for SEN Specialist)
A full and relevant qualification in childcare; CACHE/NQV Level 3 or QTS equivalent
Previous experience working and caring for children under 5
Experience working with children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (major plus!)
Enhanced disclosure check (DBS)
Knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
A good team player and self-learner, able to build positive relationships with children, staff and parents.
Experience with computer-based learning journals
Due to the volume of applications, only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

Please Note: We will require at least two references which will be followed up by our HR team. Candidates will need to undergo the necessary DBS police checks and any gaps in work history will need to be explained. 2 types of official identification and certificates (either originals or certified copies) will be required for our records.

LLH is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We have a comprehensive Child Protection Policy and procedures in place which all employees, volunteers and contractors are expected to adhere to. You will be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service check, or equivalent if living outside the UK.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Additional leave
Casual dress
Company events
Company pension
Employee discount

Experience:

Childcare: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

qualification in childcare; CACHE/NQV Lv. 3 or QTS (required)

Work Location: In person