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Job requirements
Essential
5 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skills & Abilities
Good interpersonal skills
- Skills & Abilities
Diplomacy in handling issues and confidential information
- Knowledge & Experience
Knowledge of Early Years Foundation Stage
- Knowledge & Experience
Work in collaboration with colleagues or as an individual providing, delivering and maintaining a high quality, effective structured place of learning
- Qualifications & Education
NVQ Level 3 in Childcare or equivalent (in Childcare)
Desirable
1 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Knowledge & Experience
Previous experience of working with children between the age of 0-5 years
Job overview
Free Spirits is a busy 88 place Nursery. The Nursery caters for children 6 months to Pre School, located within the grounds of The Freeman Hospital.
Are you ready to join our Nursery Team ?
A vacancy has arisen within the Nursery for a full time member of staff to join our team.
We are looking for a passionate and energetic member of staff with a sound knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage and child development. Could you be this person?
Are you enthusiastic about working with children and supporting their learning and development?
Are you able to use your own initiative, research and keep your knowledge up to date?
As part of a team would you be able to plan varied and stimulating activities which challenge children’s learning and development?
A sound knowledge of The Early Years Foundation Stage and a positive approach to child care is essential. Experience working with babies would be desirable.
A minimum of NVQ level 3 in childcare or an equivalent in childcare is essential for this role. Please ensure that your qualification is in childcare before you apply.37 Hours 30 Minutes/Week
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PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY
Main duties of the job
To care and supervise children aged 0-5 years under the direction of the Lead Early Years Practitioner and the Senior Staff/Nursery Managers.
To implement a structured and stimulating environment through play, under the direction of the Lead Early Years Practitioner, as a requirement of OFSTED.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- To care and supervise children aged 0-5 years under the direction of the Lead Early Years Practitioner and the Senior Staff/Nursery Managers.
- To implement a structured and stimulating environment through play, under the direction of the Lead Early Years Practitioner, as a requirement of OFSTED.
- To supervise and assist students whilst on placement.
- To settle in new children, working closely with parents/carers under the direction of the Lead Early Years Practitioner.
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Early Years Practitioner (Higher Level) with The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Early years practitioner role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 18 Oct 2026.
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