Nursery Practitioner inSheffield inSheffield PUBLISHED
THU 28 NOV 2024
The role involves caring for children, preparing and organizing learning activities, and maintaining communication with parents. The ideal candidate should possess a Level 3 Early Years/Childcare qualification and knowledge of Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) standards.
The position offers access to various NHS benefits, including pay progression, generous leave, a pension scheme, flexible hours, and discounts. Key responsibilities include supporting the Senior Nursery Practitioner, fostering a stimulating environment, planning age-appropriate activities, maintaining resource organisation, and preparing displays of children's work. Interested applicants must clearly demonstrate their qualifications and experience in their application.
Due to expansion, we're looking for a full time Level 3-qualfiied Nursery Practitioner to join our fantastic Sunshine Day Nursery teams at Sheffield's Northern General and Royal Hallamshire Hospitals.
Offering year-round childcare to NHS and hospital staff, each site cares for up to 144 children and features dedicated baby, toddler, and pre-school units, extended opening hours (6.30am to 7pm), alongside a school holiday club at the Northern General.
We pride ourselves on giving children the best start in life, and our great staff are committed to giving children a fun, social, stimulating, and safe environment for them to develop and thrive.
As well as day-to-day childcaring, you'll also be responsible for preparing and organising a wide range of learning activities and resources for the children, as well as maintaining good communication and relationships with parents.
We're looking for people who share our enthusiasm, commitment, and high standards to delivering fantastic childcare. To apply, you'll need your Level 3 Early Years / Childcare qualification, and a sound knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) standards.
Being part of the NHS, you'll also have access to a wide range of rewards and benefits you won't find in the private sector - from pay progression, great annual leave and NHS pension, flexible hours, discounts with local and national shops and retailers, discounted travel, childcare with us, and more.
- To support the Senior Nursery Practitioner in ensuring an excellent quality service and to be a good role model and support Childcare Assistants, Apprentices and Students with their development and practice.
- To be responsible for providing an interesting and stimulating environment which is well organised and facilitates independence and resourcefulness for the children.
- To ensure the Development of good quality learning opportunities and activities, inside and outside which provide an interesting, inclusive and stimulating environment.
- Providing excellent care and educational opportunities for the children within your care.
- To ensure the organisation, preparation and collection of resources in the nursery in a timely manner.
- Planning and implementing activities and experiences which are appropriate for children of all ages and stages of development using the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework and Ofsted guidelines.
- Preparing children's work for display, ensuring that it is well presented and promotes self-esteem.
- Providing information displays for parents and carers.
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When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
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