Childcare practitioner jobs in United Kingdom

Job Overview: We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Level 2/3 Childcare Practitioner to join our team. As a Childcare Practitioner, you will be responsible for creating a safe and nurturing environment for children in our care. Your role will involve supervising and engaging with children, implementing age-appropriate activities, and ensuring their well-being. Duties: - Provide attentive and compassionate care to children in our Playgroup - Plan and implement age-appropriate activities, including games, crafts, and educational exercises - Maintain a safe and clean environment for children, adhering to health and safety guidelines - Monitor children's behaviour and ensure their emotional and physical needs are met - Communicate effectively with parents or guardians regarding their child's progress and any concerns that may arise - Collaborate with other childcare providers to create a positive and supportive team environment Experience: - Previous experience working with children in a childcare or nursery setting is preferred - Knowledge of early childhood education principles and practices - Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, in English Please note we are a term time only setting and the salary is PRO ROTA - We offer competitive pay rates for this position. This is an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children while working in a supportive and rewarding environment. If you have a passion for childcare and are dedicated to providing quality care, we would love to hear from you. Please note that all positions at our organisation are paid positions, including internships. Job Type: Fixed term contract Contract length: 12 months Benefits: Company pension On-site parking Schedule: Monday to Friday No weekends School type: Preschool Education: GCSE or equivalent (preferred) Experience: Nursery: 1 year (preferred) Nursery experience: 1 year (preferred) Childcare: 1 year (preferred) Management: 1 year (preferred) Work Location: In person Application deadline: 07/05/2024 Reference ID: 000424

Providing creative play, reading, mark-making and storytelling with little ones, supporting early language development, and helping children develop their creativity and imagination. Providing a range of play activities, both indoors and outside, to help children develop, showing planning for different areas of learning and age ranges. Working in partnership with parents to enable the best care as well as working with other childcare professionals and to support both children and their families through changes, transitions as well as supporting their child individual needs, on going learning and development. Picking children from and dropping off at nursery school or their other settings, activities and clubs. Ensuring the children are well looked after, ensure they feel secure, and are safe, warm and well fed. Cooking with and for the children, providing valuable real-life learning experiences and healthy nutritious meals and snacks. Adhering to safeguarding and well-being legislation, and maintaining the integrity professional development practise. Planning, preparation and serving meals based on dietary need.

Hi, We are looking for a kind, patient, loving carer with special needs experience. Client is a 3.5 years old, He is a lovely little boy with a diagnosis of cerebral palsy-dystonic type involving all four limbs. He has a history of epilepsy, and seizures have lasted the longest at 30 minutes. He is completely dependent on adults for all my transfers and all the activities of daily living, such as dressing, bathing, and accessing toys. He spends most of my time sitting in the lounge or kitchen area, listening to music, playing with toys, and watching some TV. He is non-verbal but can express feelings using facial expressions and vocalizations.He can express choices and happiness by smiling back at you and I will ignore you if I don't like anything His desire is to be kept safe, and have my medication and nutrition and hydration needs met. Due to the delicate nature of my condition, require round-the-clock care support.

Childcare Assistant About the Company: Clifton Health care, Recognised the importance of work with children, young people and adults in need of protection, and our responsibility to protect everyone entrusted to our care. We are committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults and ensuring their well-being. Specially; Clifton Health care recognised that we all have a responsibility to help prevent the physical, sexual, emotional, abuse and neglect of Service Users and to report any such abuse that we discover or suspect. · We believe every Service User should be valued, safe and happy. We undertake to make sure that Service User we have contact with known this and are empowered to tell us if they are suffering harm. · All Service User have the right to be treated with respect, to be listened to, and to be protected from all form of abuse. · We undertake to exercise proper care in the appointment and selection of all those who will work with children and vulnerable adults. Clifton Healthcare Recruitment Limited is committed to; · Following the requirements for UK legislation in relation to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and good practice recommendations. · Respecting the rights of children as described in the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. · Keeping up to date with national, regional and local developments relating to safeguarding. · The Provider shall ensure that guidance and training provided to staff regarding the identification and management of vulnerable Service Users with Specific needs, or at risk Service User, is kept up to date and aligns with accepted good practice, and that the provider has sought input from the Authority to ensure that their guidance and materials align with the Authority’s safeguarding strategy. This will be achieved by undertaking a rolling programme of training that identifies training requirements for all staff, safer recruitment in accordance with the NSPCC Safe Recruitment guidelines and periodic staff supervision and support with Line Management. About the Job: Overview: Job Title: Childcare Assistant Worker Pay: £12 - £15 Hours: 40 Hours per week Contract: Permanent/Full-time Schedule: 8 hour shift Flexi-time Monday to Friday Weekends Overtime Benefits: · Accommodation · One time free meal · Training will be provided Job Description: We have an exciting opportunity for a full time childcare provider to join our team! You will be responsible for the care and safety of child from infancy to 16 years old. Our ideal candidate has previous experience working with children, is reliable, trustworthy and energetic. A flexible schedule is a must, and we're looking for someone who work full time. • Assisting with washing and dressing the child. • Preparing their food and help them eat. • Doing household tasks, such as shopping and laundry. • Getting to know the children, their needs and interests. • Monitoring their health and weight and recording any concerns. • Making sure they take prescribed medications. • Supporting their mental and physical well-being through different activities. • Working with other social care and health care professionals. Skills: Sensitivity to and understanding of people. • The ability to work with different types of people. • Patience and the ability to remain calm during stressful situations. • The ability to work well under pressure. • Attention to detail. • Excellent customer service skills. What we require: Entry requirement: · Ready to relocate to Canterbury, Hatfield, Aberdeen, Huddersfield · GCSE or equivalent (required) · DBS · Right to Work in UK · Experience working with young people (3 months to 16 years) Other Minimum Qualifications: Must have knowledge of child development and appropriate activities for age groups. Must be able to provide a therapeutic and safe environment for individuals and groups, ages 0-18. Demonstrates the ability to assist patients in coping with the stress of hospitalization by matching developmental assessment of the individual with normalizing activities appropriate for their developmental age. Exhibits and delivers strong customer service skills with patients, families, volunteers and health care team. Must have excellent communication skills, effective time and resource management, flexibility, the ability to learn and utilize computer applications and organizational skills. Closing and Short-listing Date: Open till 31th March 2024

Qualified Childcare Assistant About the Company: Clifton Health care, Recognised the importance of work with children, young people and adults in need of protection, and our responsibility to protect everyone entrusted to our care. We are committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults and ensuring their well-being. Specially; Clifton Health care recognised that we all have a responsibility to help prevent the physical, sexual, emotional, abuse and neglect of Service Users and to report any such abuse that we discover or suspect. We believe every Service User should be valued, safe and happy. We undertake to make sure that Service User we have contact with known this and are empowered to tell us if they are suffering harm. All Service User have the right to be treated with respect, to be listened to, and to be protected from all form of abuse. We undertake to exercise proper care in the appointment and selection of all those who will work with children and vulnerable adults. Clifton Healthcare Recruitment Limited is committed to; Following the requirements for UK legislation in relation to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and good practice recommendations. Respecting the rights of children as described in the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. Keeping up to date with national, regional and local developments relating to safeguarding. The Provider shall ensure that guidance and training provided to staff regarding the identification and management of vulnerable Service Users with Specific needs, or at risk Service User, is kept up to date and aligns with accepted good practice, and that the provider has sought input from the Authority to ensure that their guidance and materials align with the Authority’s safeguarding strategy. This will be achieved by undertaking a rolling programme of training that identifies training requirements for all staff, safer recruitment in accordance with the NSPCC Safe Recruitment guidelines and periodic staff supervision and support with Line Management. About the Job: Overview: Job Title: Qualified Child Care Worker Pay: £12 - £15 Hours: 40 Hours per week Contract: Permanent/Full-time Schedule: 8 hour shift Flexitime Monday to Friday Weekends Overtime Benefits: Accommodation One time free meal Job Description: We have an exciting opportunity for a full time childcare provider to join our team! You will be responsible for the care and safety of child from infancy to 16 years old. Our ideal candidate has previous experience working with children, is reliable, trustworthy and energetic. A flexible schedule is a must, and we're looking for someone who work full time. • Assisting with washing and dressing the child. • Preparing their food and help them eat. • Doing household tasks, such as shopping and laundry. • Getting to know the children, their needs and interests. • Monitoring their health and weight and recording any concerns. • Making sure they take prescribed medications. • Supporting their mental and physical well-being through different activities. • Working with other social care and health care professionals. Skills: Sensitivity to and understanding of people. • The ability to work with different types of people. • Patience and the ability to remain calm during stressful situations. • The ability to work well under pressure. • Attention to detail. • Excellent customer service skills. What we require: Entry requirement: Ready to relocate to Canterbury, Hatfield, Aberdeen, Huddersfield GCSE or equivalent (required) DBS Right to Work in UK Experience working with young people (3 months to 16 years) Level 3 NVQ in Caring for Children and Young People Level 3 NVQ in Childcare and Education Level 3 NVQ in Children’s Care, Learning and Development Level 3 NVQ in Early Years Care and Education Other Minimum Qualifications: Must have knowledge of child development and appropriate activities for age groups. Must be able to provide a therapeutic and safe environment for individuals and groups, ages 0-18. Demonstrates the ability to assist patients in coping with the stress of hospitalization by matching developmental assessment of the individual with normalizing activities appropriate for their developmental age. Exhibits and delivers strong customer service skills with patients, families, volunteers and health care team. Must have excellent communication skills, effective time and resource management, flexibility, the ability to learn and utilize computer applications and organizational skills. Closing and Short-listing Date: Open till 31th March 2024

ROLE PURPOSE This is an exciting role for a candidate looking to gain a year round role working in afterschool activity and holiday camps. Reporting to the SuperClubs Manager and working closely with the wider SuperCamps team, the SuperClubs Play Worker is responsible for delivering the Putney High School wrap around care program and ensuring safe, creative, appropriate play opportunities for children. The role combines this term time SuperClubs role, with a holiday season role. DUTIES • Supporting with the safe arrival of children at the club and the safe delivery to parents/guardians at the end of each day. • Delivery and active engagement of safe, creative, appropriate play opportunities in a fun and caring environment. • Keeping children safe and minimising risks in the play environment. • Preparing and serving snacks/refreshments to the children ensuring that hygiene, health and safety measures are met. • Administering first aid as appropriate. • Being responsible for setting up the room, including moving furniture, and tidying the club rooms at the end of the day. • Liaising with parents and involving them in the SuperClubs experience. • Working within agreed policies and procedures, being aware of staff responsibilities around the Safeguarding of children in our care. • Be Super in everything you do, putting pride, careful thought, and our people at the heart of what your actions and tasks.

we are a term time preschool seeking to appoint caring, knowledgeable practitioners with a passion for childcare. Knowledge of EYFS curriculum and safeguarding. Must hold childcare qualification or be working towards qualification. Hours 8.15/9am start to 3pm during term time only. Company pension, free car parking, access to further training, free uniform.

Job description Level 2 or above Nursery Team members We are looking for a Full Time, Level 2/3 qualified Practitioner to join ourJancett team As an Early Years Educator/Practitioner you will support the room leader and team to build strong parent partnerships, create bonds with the children and explore their love of playing and learning. You will develop and maintain curriculums and enabling environments, to assist in progressive learning opportunities. You'll embrace continuing your professional development with full support from our community. Supporting a positive, professional and honest team culture that works with our innate vision of 'Together we can Inspire, Develop, and Educate all'. About us Did you know, Jancett Childcare is a family run company, operating successfully in Sutton, Surrey for 55 years. We provide community-based childcare for Children aged 0–5 in our Nurseries and 4-11 in our out of school provisions. What Jancett are great at: Welcoming you – to the family. With the correct (and paid) induction process, friendly team members and our supportive buddy system in place. Empowering you – to be the best you can be, through guidance, bespoke training, and qualifications, creating the perfect route to success. Engaging you – by actively listening to your voice and ideas for growth, development, and change. We believe the best ideas and solutions come from our dedicated and creative team members. What we are looking for Committed to the development, care and education of each and every child in our community. Minimum Level 2 Early Years Educator qualification (or other full and relevant Early Years qualification) Understanding that this is an impactful and important profession; the first five years in a child’s life is critical. Strong knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding, Child Protection, and the wider legislative requirements for working with children * What we can offer you: 50% off childcare (including Nursery, Breakfast/After School and Holiday clubs in the local area – with priority booking!) Social Events - Free lunch provided daily for all staff! * Refer a friend bonus up to £250 per referral Access to FREE and FLEXI-PAY in-house training courses and qualifications 24/7 virtual access to a GP – to support you and your family with wellbeing and health. Progressive career opportunities Freedom to join our Innovation team – to come up with more benefits for our teams, because the best ideas always come from our great people! Why work with us? Don’t take our word for it, here is what our new team of Educators say about Jancett Childcare: "I am so happy that I work for Jancett, this is the best job I have ever had, the opportunities are amazing, Thank you all so much. I now skip to work." "I was made to feel so welcomed, the atmosphere was fantastic, and I felt totally at ease" I learned about the visions for the nurseries and how it started, and I was humbled by it. I can also see how the community is benefiting from Jancett and this amazes me. Brilliant, I love the online app, I look forward to all the news we receive I was impressed at how many training courses Jancett have I have found the communication brilliant from the very beginning. I sent Lisa an email from the Jancett about joining the team and promptly heard the very next morning, a call was arranged for later the same day. Lisa then invited me into an interview. At interview I was greeted by the Manager who soon welcomed me into the nursery. The interview proceeded, I had my taster session in the room and was made to feel very welcomed by all the staff in the room. I started my induction training, with Kirsty who once again made me feel welcomed into the setting. Upon arriving at the welcome session to conclude my induction I met Lisa, followed by Kirsty who then introduced me to the company Directors, and they introduced themselves as well. It was a lovely atmosphere in the room with great communication between all. I have honestly found everyone in Jancett absolutely wonderful. It has been a fair time since I have worked in a setting and from the very beginning, I was made to feel welcomed by all. I genuinely love how diverse Jancett are. Thank you to everyone at Jancett and Jace for making my start so comfortable. Further information: Our settings are open 7.30am until 6.30pm. 51 weeks per year. Monday to Friday. We close for a week at Christmas and close for Bank Holidays. Jancett Childcare is committed to promoting Equal Opportunities, Diversity, and Inclusion. Jancett Childcare are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all colleagues to share this commitment. We are extremely vigilant in our recruitment processes, ensuring all those who work with children are appropriate to do so. We follow our safer recruitment policy, including the requirement of an enhanced DBS check and independent references. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: £11.50-£12.50 per hour Benefits: Childcare Company events Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount Health & wellbeing programme Referral programme Schedule: Day shift Monday to Friday School type: Day nursery Experience: Nursery: 1 year (required) Licence/Certification: NVQ level 3 or 2 in child care (required) (required) Work authorisation: United Kingdom (required)

We are currently seeking enthusiastic and dedicated Early Years Practitioners to join our team. As an Early Years Practitioner, you will play a key role in providing high-quality care and education to young children, fostering their development and preparing them for future learning. Responsibilities: Plan and implement age-appropriate activities and learning experiences based on the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework. Provide a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for children to explore, learn, and develop. Observe and assess children's development, maintaining accurate records and progress reports. Build positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues to promote open communication and collaboration. Support children with their personal care routines, including feeding, toileting, and nap times. Promote positive behavior management strategies and encourage social skills and emotional development. Participate in team meetings, parent consultations, and continuous professional development opportunities. Maintain a clean, organized, and inviting learning environment, ensuring health and safety standards are met at all times. Requirements: Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification or equivalent (e.g., CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education, NVQ Level 3 in Childcare). Previous experience working with children in an early years setting is preferred. Knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework and its implementation. Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills. Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently. Passionate about early childhood education and child development. First Aid and Safeguarding training certificates are desirable. Flexibility to work various shifts, including mornings, afternoons, and occasional evenings. Joining our team offers the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of young children and their families. If you are a passionate and caring Early Years Practitioner with a commitment to early childhood education, we invite you to apply for this position. Please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and qualifications. We look forward to hearing from you!

SRC Community Nursery is a well established nursery in the voluntary sector of early years care and education. Join our dynamic team as we embark on a journey of innovation and excellence! for our children. We are currently seeking talented individuals to fill Level 2 & 3 childcare practitioner positions. If you have a passion for childcare , coupled with a strong drive for continuous improvement in children's education and enhance their their futures. The job is open part time and job sharing. Training will be available to up skill your qualifications All successful applicant will under go a DBS check (Police check) prior to employment

Tinies are the UK's Leading childcare agency and we want you to join our team. *WE ARE OFFERING A £200 JOINING BONUS* We are seeking experienced Nursery Practitioners and Nursery Assistants who are enthusiastic and motivated to undertake day-to-day supply cover in vibrant and energetic Nursery Settings, in and around Buckinghamshire. We offer competitive hourly rates for Nursery Practitioners and Nursery Assistants depending on their level of Qualifications and experience in the childcare sector, ranging from £12-14 per hour. Requirements for the role: Be passionate about working with Children. Hold a full and relevant childcare qualification (a minimum Level 2 qualification in Childcare) Hold or be prepared to undergo an Enhanced DBS check. Have experience working in the childcare sector.

🌼 Join Our Growing Team at Smile and Shine Nursery! 🌟 Job Position : Nursery Practitioner Location📍: Mill Hill, North London Salary💵: From £24,000 to 28,000 p.a Hours ⏱️: Monday to Friday Full time - 8am-6pm 📋 Requirements: - A passion for working with children. - Good knowledge of the EYFS. - Level 2, 3 (or above) childcare qualifications. Ideally with Montessori qualifications. - Strong communication and teamwork skills. - Dedication to creating a positive learning environment. - Extensive knowledge of safeguarding. 📆 Immediate Interviews

16 HOURS-TERM TIME ONLY POSITION We are looking for a passionate enthusiastic Part Time member of staff to join our small and friendly nursery in Englefield Green, Surrey. To apply for this post you will need a minimum level 3 full and relevant qualification in childcare and have an understanding and knowledge of the EYFS, have an up to date Paediatric First Aid certificate, be on the DBS update service or willing to undertake these on employment. This position is TERM TIME ONLY; 38 weeks of the year. • Monday to Friday 16 hours per week, 08:15am -3:15pm with some 5.30 finishes. • Salary is based on experience, in line with the National Minimum Wage and prorated, this means you will receive an equal salary each month. • You will be part of a small team of staff supporting the day to day running of the setting. • You will be required to plan/ observe and support children's learning and document this in their learning folders. • There will be opportunities for you to attend further training to enhance your skills and knowledge. Interviews to take place ASAP A successful candidate will be offered a supervised stay and play session in nursery.

Blues preschool & nursery is a fun and nurturing setting where children learn through play and a stimulating and varied programme of activities that delivers the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum. Blues Preschool is registered and inspected by Ofsted. It is a registered Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) run by Trustees who work with the manager, staff team and volunteers. We are currently recruiting for a Level 3 qualified Early Years Practitioner to join our passionate and dedicated team. *16 hours per week (minimum) Additional hours may be available *Term time only Key Requirements: - A minimum NVQ Level 3 childcare qualification; must be full and relevant. - Previous experience of working with children and a passion for Early Years. - Knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). - Demonstrate an interest in SEN (not essential but advantageous). - Must be a team player. What we can offer you: - A friendly and supportive team. - Opportunities for professional development and training. - Competitive rates of pay. - A brand new setting with new resources. Closing date for all applications is Friday 5th April 2024. Successful applicants will then be invited for interview.

We are looking for qualified practitioners to work with our nursery children in Muswell Hill and Wood Green. About us: Kidz Kabin is a warm and caring environment, which was established in 2011 in North London. We value and listen to staff and families and our can-do ethos enables children to thrive, build happy relationships and learn through play to be independent thinkers. Kidz Kabin Nursery has 3 settings in North London where we have a culture of friendship, kindness, listening and mentoring. All of this is designed so we can work closely together to support our staff and families and welcome people of all backgrounds. We update our resources and review our practices regularly, valuing ideas and positive contribution from our colleagues. We have training and development days every term to ensure we are building strong communication and to allow for educational planning. About you: You... • Should have at least one full year’s childcare experience although longer would be a bonus • Enjoy motivating children to engage in new activities • Have a good understanding of how children learn • Are a team player and a positive attitude • Have a kind and caring demeanour • Are familiar with the EYFS Reliable and Punctual Desire to Progress

About the Nursery The nursery welcomes children aged between 3 months and 5 years old and is open 51 weeks a year from 8am to 6pm. We provide a loving culture and creative exploration through the eyes of the child. By building on Montessori methods and linguistic arts, we have developed our unique curriculum. As a result, we prepare a child to excel in their foundation years and then move through life with a strong ability to achieve excellence. Main duties and responsibilities: · Full responsibility overseeing the rooms incl. children developments and staff practises . Carry out risk assessments throughout the day to ensure the nursery is a safe environment and comply with Safeguarding Procedures · Lead the team of other staff in the room and train them to become strong practitioners and create a nice team environment · Act as a leader for the overall nursery and collaborate to the day-to-day running of the nursery · Ensure a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care and development for all children at Raphael Nursery · Support key children · Assist in promoting equal opportunities and the inclusion of children with special educational needs and disabilities. · Liaise with and support parents/carers and other family members The successful candidate must be qualified to Level 3 or above in childcare, be an experienced nurse, have a firm understanding and experience of the Early years foundation stage, and also will be looking for a full-time position per week. Benefits: · Excellent rates of pay (based on experience and qualification) . Semi-annual bonus scheme . Sick pay policy . Support for your well-being · Support for career progression · Support for higher level qualifications and fully funded training · Free wholesome, hot lunches available · Pension Scheme . 70% fee reduction for our longstanding employees to take their children in the nursery if space available (minimum 1y of employment) · Employee assistance programme