Level 2 / 3 Practitioner

A Practitioner is responsible for maintaining the highest possible standard of care for children aged 3 months to 5 years.
Job Information
Full-time/Permanent position
30 hrs per week
Monday to Friday (between the hours of 11.30 - 17.30)
Salary - £tbc (depending upon experience)

​Qualifications required
Level 2 or 3 in Childcare and Education or equivalent qualified practitioner
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Company Benefits
32 days holiday! - Increasing up to 37 with loyalty tenure
- 20 calendar days (pro rata)
- 8 Bank Holidays
- 3 Free days for Christmas Close Down
- 1 Birthday day - to be taken within your birthday month
Pension scheme
Refer a friend bonus scheme
Discounted childcare up to 50% of your fees
Annual staff awards party - 3 course meal and disco
Staff uniform
​If you wish to apply for this exciting position within Hopscotch please complete our online application form below:
Job Description
Childcare, Education & Safeguarding
  • Have an awareness of Child Protection, Safeguarding and being able to report any concerns
  • To lead the implementation of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum to all children by supporting and promoting children’s early education and development
  • Ensure that all children attending the nursery receive the very highest standard of care, learning and play opportunities which are age and developmentally appropriate, enabling a smooth transition to school and beyond
  • Act as an ambassador for the safeguarding, health, safety and welfare of children, ensuring all legislation and policies are known, complied with and implemented
  • Participate as a key person where appointed, observing, assessing and planning each child’s development, next steps and individual needs, taking specific interest in key children
  • Supervise children at all times
  • Work alongside colleagues, early years professionals and parents to ensure the wellbeing of all children and support children with special educational needs/disabilities
  • Be able to fully understand the procedure for reporting any concerns to management
    Attend relevant courses and training
  • Work to all legislative standards and guidelines coaching any Level 2 Practitioners
Operational
  • Assist senior team members and colleagues with planning activities appropriate for the age group, following all supporting guidelines as laid out in the EYFS
  • Assist in the care, maintenance and cleaning of all toys and equipment within the nursery, recording and reporting any maintenance or safety issues/irregularities
  • Be a responsible, reliable and effective member of staff working flexibly as part of the team
  • Communicate clearly and efficiently with parents/guardians in regard to their child’s development encouraging active participation and interest in their child’s continual development and progress
  • Provide an appealing, creative and stimulating room and environment
  • Ensure all company forms and procedures are filled out correctly
  • Be familiar with and work within all company policies and procedures and report any breach in procedure
Heath & Safety
  • Take responsibility for your own personal awareness of all emergency and security procedures, drop of and collection policies
  • Work to the highest standard of cleanliness in all areas of the nursery paying particular attention to the nappy changing, food service and sleep areas
  • Liaise with the catering team in the delivery of meals and snacks for the children, including those with special diets and allergies
  • Ensure the highest levels of your own personal hygiene and to the cleanliness of the children
Staff
  • Ensure all company policies are adhered to and report any breach in procedure
  • Attend all staff meetings as required
  • Practitioners will be part of regular supervision meetings
  • Practitioners must undergo a DBS Enhanced check and we will require all staff to sign up for the DBS Update Service
  • Participate in all internal and external training/coaching courses as and when identified
  • Practitioners must undergo a DBS Enhanced check and we will require all staff to sign up for the DBS Update Service
  • Participate in the company mentoring scheme
  • Cover staff lunches where needed
  • Assist with all nursery activities as and when required
Person Specification - Essential
  • Knowledge of OFSTED, EYFS and other relevant childcare policies and programs
  • Sound knowledge of safeguarding and the role of a DSL
  • Natural affinity to children
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to work well in a team and independently
  • Reliable and trustworthy
  • Able to build relationships with others
  • Strong customer service skills
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Caring nature
  • Energetic
  • Willing to learn and progress further in knowledge
Person Specification - Desirable
  • Former experience working in a childcare environment e.g. day nursery/after school club/school
  • Paediatric First Aid trained
  • Mentoring in a childcare environment
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