Bank Staff

Job summary

Gooseberry Bush Day Nursery is seeking a passionate and organised Qualified Early Years Practitioner to join our friendly team as bank staff. If you love working with children and would like to be part of a positive, nurturing nursery environment, we would love to hear from you.

Benefits of Joining Our Team:

• Competitive rates of pay
• Flexible working around your schedule
• Free Staff Meals & Parking
• Work alongside an experienced, approachable team dedicated to excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and develop rich learning opportunities and exceptional care, that helps all children to develop, and meets their individual needs
• Provide high-quality care and education to children in a nursery setting, ensuring their safety and well-being.
• Make accurate and effective assessments, which reflect the needs, interests, and stages of each child, through supporting the delivery of the key person approach
• Develop and implement engaging activities that promote early childhood learning and development.
• Communicate effectively with parents and guardians regarding children's progress and needs.
• Collaborate with team members to maintain a positive and nurturing environment.
• Assist in daily nursery operations and undertake staff training and development.

Requirements:

• A valid Level 2 or 3 Certificate in Childcare
• Previous experience working within the Early Years sector
• Sound understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage
• Completion of specific training courses.
• A passion for supporting children to learn and develop.
• Excellent communication skills to engage with children and parents.
• Leadership and management abilities to oversee nursery operations.
• Ability to build trust and strong working relationships with both colleagues and parents
• Strong knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding, Child Protection, and the wider legislative requirements for working with children
• Proficiency in English.

Successful candidates will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure. Please note that it is an offence to apply for a role in regulated activity if barred from working with children.