Level 2/3 Early Years Educator

Forbury Gardens Day Nursery is situated in Reading town centre , just a short walk from Reading station and can be found right beside the lovely Forbury gardens area of the town.

Our wonderful managers are currently welcoming visits to the nursery, come and see us to find out more about our exciting opportunities.

About You....

An ideal candidate would be enthusiastic and motivated, keen to progress in their career and have a passion for Early Years care and education, you will also need to hold a full and relevant Level 2/3 Early Years qualification.

As a Level 2/3 Practitioner we can offer you a salary of up to £25,000. We can offer flexible working and part time hours are available for this role, do speak to us about these options.

Tasks

In this role you will be...

• Taking the first step in progression, as a Level 3 on this pathway this role leads onto roles such as a Room Leader and Senior practitioner roles.
• Contributing to provide a safe, happy, healthy, and caring environment for children to explore, develop and grow.
• Ensuring a high standard of care giving children individual attention so that their social, emotional, and intellectual needs are fully nurtured.
• Using your skills to assist in delivery of our 'learning through play’ and 'in the moment planning' educational ethos
• Developing inclusive learning environment which are stimulating for children
• Building and maintaining excellent relationships with parents and carers, team members and children
• Ensuring that children’s welfare is a priority by using the nurseries safeguarding procedures to support you
  
  

Requirements

As a Level 2 Practitioner we can offer you a salary of up to £25,000. We can offer flexible working and part time hours are available for this role, do speak to us about these options.

Benefits

We are a close-knit group of nurseries where you will feel supported by a wonderful team of practitioners, we welcome your ideas and knowledge of the sector and encourage you to put your skills into practice, plus

• Flexible working options- 30-43.75 hours per week, including options for full time and part time work
• Employee discount
• Employee Assistance Programme with Health Assured
• Committed to developing our team through training opportunities to help them to progress in their careers
• Attendance bonus scheme (T's & C's apply)
• Pension scheme (Auto enrolment)
• Celebratory events, plus goody bags and rewards for long service and dedication to the sector
• Starting with 28 days holiday which includes a whole week at Christmas and bank holidays
• Half days for Birthdays
• Uniform is provided
• Free daily lunch plus staff room snacks and home-cooked meals and hot drinks pr