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*Qualified Nursery Practitioners - Full & Part Time positions available*

Gloucester

Do you love working with children and helping them to develop? Do you have good communication skills that need to be put to excellent use?

Yes? Then come & join our amazing team & receive a joining bonus of up to £300.00*

Into Play has been established for over 30 years and enjoys an outstanding reputation. We are looking for passionate, qualified practitioners to join our teams at Barnwood & The Quays. We will also consider experienced unqualified practitioners.

Applicants will require a minimum Level 2 qualification and a willingness to further their professional development.

Positions available:

• Full-time, consisting of 41 ¼ hours per week on a Rota basis (between the hours of 7.30 a.m. – 6.00 pm
• Part- time consisting of 2, 3 or 4 (8 ¼ hr) days per week on a Rota basis between the hours of 7.30 a.m. – 6.00 pm.
• Part- time consisting of 30 hrs per week – Monday to Friday mornings – approx. 8.00 a.m. – 2 pm.
• Part- time consisting of 30 hrs per week – Monday to Friday afternoons – approx. 12 pm – 6.00 pm.

All positions are permanent and for 52 weeks of the year (nursery closes for 1 week at Christmas plus all Bank Holidays)

Role Purpose/ Key Objectives

• To support a team in a child-centered environment which is FUN.
• Ensure the children are cared for in a safe, educationally stimulating way helping them reach their full potential.                                                    
• To build excellent relationships with parents/carers and be able to record progress and feedback regularly.
• Implement Into Play’s policies and procedures with an emphasis on safeguarding as set down by the local Safeguarding Board.
• Deliver and uphold Into Play’s Vision & Core Values on an ongoing basis.
• Provide support to the Nursery Manager, Room Leaders & the team.

Essential skills, experience and qualifications

• Minimum of Level 2 Childcare Qualification (or other equivalent appropriate qualification), with at least one year post qualification experience.
• A good knowledge of the EYFS and how to plan and deliver this in a creative, fun and effective way.
• A willingness to support children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
• Excellent communication skills.
• Role model to staff and children
• Knowledge and understanding of Equal Opportunities Experience/ Knowledge of OFSTED inspections.
• Reliably commute or plan to relocate before taking up the position.

Some of our Employee Benefits include:

• Access to Childcare Club containing dozens of great discounts including days out to the UK’s top theme parks, attractions, and holidays.
• Employee portal allowing free access to a range of market-leading retail discounts at Argos, John Lewis, Sainsburys, Apple, Samsung and many more!
• Access to an interactive health & well-being portal & 24/7 Confidential telephone counselling service.
• Joining Bonus of up to £300.00 depending on number of hours worked each week (e.g. Full Time = £300.00) and the successful completion of a six month probation period.
• Company events & treats
• Company pension

“Into Play Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.”

As part of this commitment, we follow safer recruitment procedures which will include various checks including identity, DBS, satisfactory references and a probation period. You must have a legal right to work in the UK.

All positions that involve working with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. You are therefore required to declare any convictions that you may have, including those that would otherwise be regarded as 'spent' under this Act.

If you are interested in joining our team, please click on the Apply Now button to request an application pack and detailed job description.

To find out more about us please visit our website.

Salary: £23,000.00 – 24,000.00 per year pro rata depending on qualifications & experience

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