Early Years Practitioner
Location: Bath and Chippenham
About the Role:
As an Early Years Practitioner, you will play a vital role in shaping the earliest experiences of our children. You will be responsible for creating a warm, safe, and engaging space for children of all ages, fostering all areas of their development.
· Full time, permanent position (37 hours per week, across four days)
Daily you will be:
· Providing professional love and care for your mixed-aged key family.
· Building strong relationships with all children and their families, ensuring a seamless transition from home to nursery.
· Planning and delivering learning opportunities that stimulate curiosity and facilitate growth across various developmental domains.
· Observing and documenting children's progress, tailoring your approach to meet individual needs and interests.
· Collaborating with our dedicated team to enhance our nursery's creative and inclusive learning environment.
· Promoting a culture of respect, communication, and open dialogue among children, families, and colleagues.
To thrive in this role, you should possess:
- A recognised early years qualification (Level 3 or above) and a solid understanding of child development.
- Experience working with children.
- A creative and innovative mindset, with a passion for implementing engaging activities and experiences.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively interact with children, families, and colleagues.
- A strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
In return for your dedication and expertise, we offer:
· Competitive salary of up to £25,200 and a wide benefits package
· Ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge, including the opportunity to apply for a 7-day study tour in Reggio Emilia, Italy.
· A supportive and collaborative team environment that values your contributions.
· Fully paid company events.
· Four-day week, imagine that extra day off!
· Five weeks annual leave + bank holidays.
· Company pension scheme.
· Staff discount on childcare.
· The chance to be part of a forward-thinking nursery that embraces creativity and child-centred learning.
How to Apply:
If you are excited about joining our team and making a positive impact on young lives, we would love to hear from you! For an informal discussion and further information, please call 01225447992.
Join us in shaping a bright future for the youngest members of our community!
Atelier Nursery is committed to safer recruitment and safeguarding children; an enhanced DBS check and references will be required for the role.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £25,200.00 per year
Benefits:
Casual dress
Childcare
Company events
Company pension
Employee discount
Health & wellbeing programme
Life insurance
Paid volunteer time
