Protocol education are currently seeking a dedicated Level 3+ Nursery Practitioner to join the team in a Toddler room at a nursery in East Central Bristol, where you will help create a safe and nurturing environment for their youngest learners. They are a not-for-profit organisation supporting children from all backgrounds by giving them a hand to hold as they start their learning journey.
Role Overview:
As a Nursery Practitioner in the Toddler room, you will be responsible for providing exceptional care and learning experiences for children aged 2-3 years. This is a crucial stage in early childhood development, and you will play an integral role in supporting the children’s emotional, social, and cognitive development through play-based learning. You will work closely with a supportive team to create a stimulating and secure environment for all children in your care.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide high-quality care and education for children 2-3 years old, in a warm and nurturing environment
- Observe and support the development of toddlers through play and age-appropriate activities
- Help toddlers develop essential skills, including socialization, communication, and motor skills
- Create and maintain detailed records of children’s progress and development
- Work closely with parents to ensure the needs of each child are met and share regular updates on their development
- Ensure the safety and well-being of the children at all times
- Follow safeguarding policies and procedures to ensure a safe environment
- Maintain a clean, organized, and stimulating baby room that supports the children’s learning
Requirements:
- Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education (e.g., NVQ Level 3, CACHE Level 3, or equivalent) or higher
- Previous experience working with toddlers in an early years setting
- Strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
- A genuine passion for working with babies and supporting their early development
- Ability to observe, assess, and plan activities for babies to foster their growth
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
- Enhanced DBS check (we can assist with this)
Why Work for Protocol Education?
Protocol Education is a leading recruitment agency specializing in high-quality staffing solutions for the education sector. We are passionate about supporting early years education and providing outstanding learning environments for children.
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
- Supportive and friendly team environment
- Access to a network of education professionals and resources
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of babies and young children
If you are passionate about working with young children and helping them thrive in their earliest years, we would love to hear from you!
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
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