Early Years Practitioner Job at Wishford Schools (Cricklade)

Early Years Practitioner

Wishford Schools

Location:
United Kingdom , Cricklade

Category:
Education

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

12.72 GBP / Hour

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Job Description:

We are looking for enthusiastic and dedicated people to join our happy and welcoming team. Whether you are a Nursery Assistant, a Level 2 or 3 Nursery Practitioner or are considering a career change, this could be the opportunity for you! You will play a vital role in creating and delivering a stimulating, engaging, and challenging curriculum for our children whilst ensuring a safe and nurturing environment where every child feels valued.

Job Responsibility:

Plan and deliver a range of age appropriate activities focusing on each individual child’s interests
Maintain the children’s development, progress & observation records with the support of the Room Leader
To develop and maintain good relationships and communications with parents/guardians to fully integrate the children into the Nursery
Maintain the highest standards of safeguarding and welfare for every single child in your care
Actively contribute to the Cricklade Manor Team, engaging in planning, meetings, training and events

Requirements:

Level 2 or 3 qualification in Early Years Education or willingness to complete this funded qualification
Interest in caring for, or working with children aged 0-5
A confident communicator with excellent listening skills
A passion for delivering fun and creative activities suitable for early education
A positive, hard-working, can-do attitude
A positive approach to learning and gaining new skills through teamwork and training opportunities
Willing to develop imaginative ideas
Enthusiastic about the benefits of learning outdoors
Ability to deal with sensitive issues and confidential information
Work alongside the Manager and staff team to ensure that the Nursery’s ethos is fulfilled
Flexibility to occasionally work outside of normal working hours (Parent Open Days)

Nice to have:

Previous experience working in an early years setting, ideally with knowledge across the full age range (3 months to 5 years)
An understanding of the EYFS and child development stages
Working knowledge of the EYFS framework
Knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding, child protection and child development
Experience or an understanding of key worker principles and experience of recording and observations
Knowledge of the National Standards for the regulation of childcare provision

What we offer:

5% Employer Pension
Means tested discount for staff children
Discretionary Christmas closure
Additional day off for wellbeing
Paid CPD training
Free meals whilst on duty
Career Growth: Excellent opportunities for career development, including access to fully funded apprenticeships up to Level 5
Shopping discount card
Personal accident at work cover
Wellbeing & counselling scheme
Free staff uniform
Free on-site parking

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 13, 2025

Work Type:

On-site work

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