Early Years Practitioner; Archbishop Wake CE Primary School

Dorset Council

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a very exciting time for Archbishop Wake Nursery! Since becoming part of Archbishop Wake CE Primary School's provision in September, we are looking to grow our already successful nursery provision for children aged 0-4. The setting is a thriving, forward-thinking and caring environment which is dedicated to enabling the best start in life for all children. We are looking to expand and grow our provision, and we need dedicated, ambitious and caring staff to join our friendly team in the next phase of our journey. Being part of the school provision, you will benefit from being well supported, having access to excellent, bespoke professional development and being supported through working within a much larger organisation (Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust - DSAT). We want our staff to thrive so we offer an extensive range of wellness services and professional learning opportunities to support growth and development. This role will provide you with many opportunities to learn new skills, solve problems and adapt to different situations. Every day is different and exciting - you can get creative, messy and encourage the children to explore the world through play. You can make a real difference in children's lives by providing them with a safe, supportive, and fun environment where they are eager to ‘have a go’ and try new things.

Requirements

• Minimum Level 2 in Early Years and Childcare qualification.
• Passionate about working with children.
• Fun, calm and supportive.
• Enthusiastic, self-motivated, and able to use your initiative.
• Confident in using a computer.
• Patient.
• Love working with children.
• Well organised.

Nice To Haves

• Safeguarding qualification.
• Paediatric First Aid qualification.
• Childcare qualification.
• Food Hygiene qualification.

Responsibilities

• Get creative, messy and encourage the children to explore the world through play.
• Provide children with a safe, supportive, and fun environment where they are eager to ‘have a go’ and try new things.
• Record observations.
• Share information with parents and carers to support learning at home.
• Seek advice and guidance from your senior and line manager when needed.

Benefits

• Access to excellent, bespoke professional development.
• Support through working within a much larger organisation (Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust - DSAT).
• Extensive range of wellness services.
• Professional learning opportunities to support growth and development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree