Childcare Practitioner

Benefits: * Competitive rate of pay - £12.00 per hour increasing to £13 per hour from 01 April * Excellent CPD opportunities with access to internal, external and virtual training * Supportive and friendly team * Opportunity to earn bonuses across the year * Christmas closure from 23 December to 02 January * Additional days leave for your Birthday * Staff discount * Opportunities for career progression Company Overview: Are you looking for a new challenge and an opportunity to be part of the team in a unique and different kind of nursery? We are looking for a level 3 qualified Childcare Practitioner to join a friendly and supportive team at an Ofsted rated 'Outstanding’ day nursery. This is a fantastic opportunity to continue and develop your childcare career within a bilingual English and Spanish setting which provides children with a unique opportunity to learn both languages and benefit from all the advantages of being in a bilingual environment (speaking Spanish is not a requirement though!) Key Duties & Responsibilities for our Nursery Practitioner: * Support the daily routine of the nursery * Assist in the planning and implementing of age-appropriate activities * Ensure all children benefit from diverse and enriching play experiences * Maintain a clean, safe, and organised environment for the children * Ensure that children are kept safe and that all legislation in relation Health & Safety and Safeguarding is complied with * Observe, support and extend each child’s learning and development and maintain the relevant paperwork * Work in partnership with parents/carers and children’s families * Build positive relationships with children, parents, and staff Essential Skills and Experience Required for our Nursery Practitioner: * A level 3 Childcare diploma (Ofsted recognised) is a requirement for this role, however consideration may be given to a strong level 2 qualified candidate * Paediatric First Aid * Safeguarding * DBS * 2 satisfactory references Schedule: Full time Monday to Friday (part-time hours may be considered for the right candidate) Location: CH49, Wirral