About
Employer description
Set in a purpose built barn conversion surrounded by open countryside in Pakenham, Suffolk. Our nursery is made up of our Acorn Room (under 2 years) and our Oak Room (2-5 years).
Main description
Exciting opportunity!
Are you looking for a great career in childcare?
Would you like to be part of a professional and friendly team?
In that case we may have just the job for you ….
We are currently recruiting a level 2 or 3 Early Years Practitioner to join our team.
At Little Explorers we are dedicated to providing high quality care for children 3 months – 5 years in a warm and friendly environment. We are looking for an enthusiastic, caring and fun person to join our team.
Purpose of post
- To safeguard children.
- Maintain a safe, secure and caring environment.
- To provide a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for children place in the setting.
- To work as part of a team in order to provide an enabling environment in which all individual children can play, develop and learn.
- To build and maintain strong partnership working with parents to enable children’s needs to be met.
Duties and responsibilities
- To effectively deliver the EYFS ensuring that the individual needs and interest of children in the setting are met (in conjunction with other team members)
- To keep records of your key children’s development and learning journeys and share with parents, carers and other key adults in the child’s life.
- Support all staff and engage in a good staff team.
- To develop and maintain strong partnerships and communication with parents/carers to facilitate day-to-day caring and early learning needs.
- To ensure the provision of a high-quality environment to meet the needs of individual children having an awareness of any disabilities, family cultures and medical histories.
- To advise manager/deputy of any concerns, e.g. over children, parents, the safety of the environment, preserving confidentiality as necessary.
- To be involved in out of working hours activities, e.g. training, monthly staff meetings etc
- To be flexible within working practices of the setting, undertaking other responsible duties where needed, such as domestic tasks, preparation of snack meals, cleansing of equipment, etc.
- To work alongside the manager and staff team to ensure that the setting’s philosophy is fulfilled.
- To read, understand and adhere to all policies and procedures relevant to your role and the safe running of the setting.
- To develop your role within the team, especially with regard to being a key person
- To keep completely confidential any information regarding the children, their families or other staff that is acquired as part of the job.
- To be aware of the high profile of the setting and to uphold its standards at all times, both in work hours and outside.
- To support nursery assistants, students and volunteers.
- To ensure good standards of safety, hygiene and cleanliness are maintained at all times.
Working with us will be exciting, challenging and extremely rewarding. you can expect a competitive salary and benefits package including:
Free uniform
NEST Pension scheme for all staff
Employee of the month awards
Bonuses for attendance
Annual staff meal
Offers for high street discounts with popular retailers to include cinemas, restaurants and theme parks.
Access to online training courses including Child Protection and ongoing training and development.
How to apply
If this sounds like the opportunity for you then contact us on 01359 232 111
Closing Date
The closing date for this job offer is on 30/05/2025
Salary
To be confirmed
Location
This job is located in Pakenham, Nr Thurston, Suffolk
About West Suffolk College
West Suffolk College is an ambitious vocational and academic College, with a stunning main campus set in the heart of Bury St Edmunds. We are committed to providing outstanding education to all our students.
