Childcare Practitioner

Childcare Practitioner

Salary: Depending on qualification and experience (Up to £24,617)

Hours: Both full and part time positions available

Location: Southampton

Bitterne SO19 7BX

Bursledon Road SO19 8NG

Harefield SO18 5NZ

Howard Road SO15 5BB

Orchard Lane SO14 3BN

About the nursery

Paint Pots has been established since 2000 and now has 6 nurseries and 7 pre-schools in Southampton and Hampshire, well known for having an inclusive, loving and homely environment which is safe, secure and stimulating. We are part of a charity and run as not for profit, our work is driven by a set of core values about bringing joy care and friendship in an environment which is full of love, laughter and learning. This means that we treat every person who works for us in a caring manner and we have a genuine desire for our team members to have an overall positive experience with us. We are committed to the professional development of our staff and proud that the majority of promotions are given to existing employees.We are looking for caring and passionate people to join our team.

Benefits for a Childcare Practitioner:

Heavily discounted childcare

Employee assistance programme including counselling

Financial and wellbeing support

Additional day off for your birthday

On going CPD programme

Christmas period off

Closed for bank holidays

Company pension

Wellbeing champion based at each nursery.

Role/Responsibilities/Duties of a Childcare Practitioner:

• To establish positive relationships and involve parents and carers in their childrens progress and learning.

Planning activities and provocations to inspire childrens learning and development in accordance with the Early Years Foundation Stage.

Engaging and teaching children during planned and unplanned activities

• To be a key person and be able to provide a safe, caring, stimulating educational environment, both indoors and outdoors, at all times.
• To comply with all relevant procedures covering safeguarding, special educational needs, disabilities and equal opportunities.
• To ensure records are properly maintained, e.g. daily attendance register, accident and incident records, risk assessments and Tapestry.

Essential Criteria of a Childcare Practitioner:

Level 2 or 3 Early Years Qualification

Good communication skills

Knowledge of the Early Years Foundation stage

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