Early Years Practitioner

Job overview

Are you passionate about nurturing young minds and creating a fun, safe and inclusive environment for children?  Rainbow Day Nursery is looking for dedicated Early Years Practitioners to join our warm, supportive team, caring for children aged 3 months to 5 years.

Due to service growth and staffing changes, we have a range of full-time and part-time opportunities available. You will work collaboratively within a large, motivated team to deliver high-quality care and learning experiences. Depending on service needs, you may be based in a specific age group or work flexibly across the nursery.

Main duties of the job

• Support children aged 3 months to 5 years through engaging, play-based learning experiences

• Foster a nurturing, inclusive environment where every child feels safe, valued and supported

• Assist with daily routines including meals, snacks, rest times and personal care

• Support children’s learning and development in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)

• Work collaboratively with colleagues to maintain high standards of care and practice

• Act as a key person for children where required, supporting their individual needs and development

• Work flexibly across rooms when needed to support staffing ratios, annual leave and service demands

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Hold a Level 3 recognised Early Years qualification in line with Government guidance

• Demonstrate sound knowledge of EYFS, child development and safeguarding

• Maintain a high standard of professional practice at all times

• Build positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues

• Work effectively as part of a team and communicate clearly

• Support the nursery’s values of being caring, inclusive and focused on quality

• Work flexibly across the setting to meet the needs of the service

Our people are caring, committed and focused on delivering high-quality care. If you share our values and are passionate about making a difference in children’s lives, you could be a real asset to our team.

For more information around the job role responsibilities and entry criteria, please refer to the combined job description and person specification.