Do you believe passionately in developing the whole child? Do you want to be a valued member of our team?
Sandcross Primary School is looking for an enthusiastic Nursery Practitioner to help with the growing capacity of our Nursery wraparound care provision (Melody Club). We are an inclusive school that lives out our values of Kindness, Respect, Responsibility and Resilience.
The role will include responsibilities such as:
• Assist programme of imaginative and innovative activities suitable to the needs and interests of children aged 3- 4 years old.
•To maintain a safe and stimulating play environment and to assist with developing opportunities which encourage children’s social, physical, intellectual, creative and emotional development through play
• Serve fun and nutritious snacks for children.
• Ensure the safe collection and transportation of children between the classes and the club.
• Ensure delivery of creative play opportunities in a safe and caring environment.
• Ensure that areas are cleared at the end of sessions. Adhering to legal responsibilities and duties under the 1989 Children Act, Care Standards Act 2000 and the Health and Safety Act, to take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves, staff, children and members of the public who use the club
•Be responsible to the club supervisor
Start Date: September 2024
Salary: SPS scale 3
Contract: 5 days a week 07:15 – 08:45 & 15:00 – 18:00 + 30 mins Term time only (or part time / bank staff considered)
What we are looking for:
● Level 3 Early Years Qualification or equivalent
● Self-confidence, common sense and maturity
● A good sense of humour and effective communication skills
● Adaptability and enthusiasm
● SEN experience (desirable but not essential)
We can offer you:
** £500 Welcome Bonus to the successful candidate ** (paid upon completion of probationary period)
• A friendly team of colleagues who will make you welcome and support you within a learning culture;
• A total commitment to valuing every member of staff to ensure they grow and thrive in their positions
• Bespoke professional development
• Pension Scheme
• Additional Every Child Trust Benefits
• A track record of growing staff
• State of the art technologies to support learning
• Gardening area
Please contact the school for more information.
Closing Date: 8am Monday 13th May
Interview: Friday 17th May
Sandcross School is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to respect this commitment. Appointments made are subject to suitable references and an enhanced DBS disclosure
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, pre-employment and DBS checks. Everychild Partnership Trust welcomes a diverse population of both children and staff and is committed to promoting and developing equality of opportunity in all its functions.