Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays 

• Professional qualifications and excellent training 

• Flexible maternity, adoption, and paternity packages  

• Up to 5% employer contribution and life assurance cover  

• Blue Light Card eligibility with discounts at 15,000 national retailers  

A bit about the role 

At Spring Blaydon, we create a nurturing, engaging environment where children feel safe, valued and excited to learn. 

Full Time: As Early Years Practitioner you'll play a key role in planning engaging activities, supporting children's progress across the EYFS, building strong relationships with families, and being an important part of a close-knit staff team. This position offers the opportunity to take ownership of your key children and contribute to the life of the nursery.

In this role, you will: 

• Support children's learning and development through planned activities and spontaneous play opportunities.

• Build warm, professional relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.

• Observe, assess, and record children's progress in line with the EYFS.

• Help create a safe, stimulating, an inclusive environment

• Contribute to daily routines, including mealtimes, personal care, and transitions.

• Work as part of a team to maintain high standards of care, safeguarding and well-being. 

In the role of Early Years Practitioner (Level 3), we're looking for someone who has:  

• A Level 3 Early Years and Childcare qualification (NNEB, CACHE, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent) 

• Experience in planning and delivering educational programmes for children aged 0 to 5, tailored to their individual needs and developmental stages.

• The ability to observe, guidance support less experienced colleagues, helping them to develop their skills.

• Experience applying effective communication techniques with children and their families.

• Knowledge of children's emotional, physical, psychological, and educational development from 0-5 years  

Why Spring Nurseries 

Imagine a place where laughter echoes, imaginations run wild, and every day is a new adventure.  That's Spring Nursery! We're not just a nursery; we are a family dedicated to creating a joyful and nurturing environment where children thrive. As part of Action for Children, we're on a mission to provide outstanding early education that's accessible to all. 

At Spring, we are committed to supporting your career growth! Check out our Spring Career Progression Map attached to this advert, which highlights the options for progression into a specialist role.  

How to apply 

If you require any support to apply, please contact: Erika Brinkman at RecruitmentService@actionforchildren.org.uk quoting reference 13164.

Diversity, equality and inclusion 

We work hard to create an inclusive environment. One where individuality is celebrated and where everyone feels valued and supported. Because when we come together, with skills like yours, we’re capable of amazing things. 

We actively encourage applications from people with Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and people with a disability, as these groups are under-represented within Action for Children. 

Men are currently under-represented within our Children Service roles. We’d like to change that. So, we really encourage men to apply for any of our Children Service roles. 

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