Are you looking to fall back in love with the Early Years sector again...And would like to be a part of an established nursery who are about to embark on an exciting new journey?
Pumpkins are looking for a practitioner to join their hardworking and friendly team!
The successful candidate will:
- Be a motivated member of the team.
- Level 2 (or 3) Early years education and childcare qualification or equivalent.
- Have excellent written and verbal English and a good understanding of children's development together with the EYFS (2021).
- Excellent communication skills with children, staff and parents.
- Be a key person responsible for children's learning and development, planning and record keeping.
- Have a good working knowledge of safeguarding including Prevent and FGM.
- Knowledge of SEND and first aid is desirable.
- Knowledge of using iConnect preferred but not required.
- Be available to work between 7.30 am and 7pm Monday to Friday
- Occasional evening or Saturday training / staff meetings
- The post is a minimum of 10 hours per week (with the possibility of more) dependent on operational needs and shift patterns.
The successful applicant must be able to undertake and provide a clear enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
Information about the Nursery
55 place privately owned day nursery. Established 1993. Age range 0-10 years 11 months. Open Monday to Friday 7.30-7pm
Job Types: Part-time, fixed-term, permanent.
COVID-19 considerations:
We are working in conjunction with the guidelines for early years settings
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 10 per week (minimum)
Benefits:
- On-site parking
- Employee recognition scheme
- Uniform
Schedule:
- Day shift
- No weekends (First Aid every 3 years)
Experience:
- Nursery: 1 year (preferred)
- Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: One location
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £12.21 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 10 per week
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Flexible language requirement:
- English not required
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Canvey Island: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Childcare: 1 year (required)
- Nursery: 1 year (required)
- Key Worker: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Pumpkins Day Nursery
Expected start date: 07/07/2025