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Job Summary:
We are looking for a bright enthusiastic and energetic Early Years Practitioner to join our busy nursery team in Smiley Stars Nursery in Glasgow.
Applicants must have SVQ3 or HNC. They must be self motivated, proactive and able to work on their own and together with their colleagues to create a positive and fun learning environment for our children.
EYPs are expected to

• To assist the management with the children at all stages of transition within the nursery and to complete any work previously planned.
• To have a solid understanding of the curriculum used and set by the care-inspectorate.
• To work with team members and do the planning, preparation and delivery of the curriculum and evaluation of activities and learning experiences
• To write, edit and follow care plans
• To promote high standards, progression, continuity, and quality of learning
• To observe children as individuals and in groups and monitor behaviour progress and possible developmental needs, utilising specialist knowledge and experience
• To adhere to the nursery’s policies with special reference to the learning support, safeguarding and child protection, equal opportunities policies, and to help promote inclusion in the nursery
• To set targets for key children.
• To create Children Development Reviews
• To act as a key worker to a group of children, settling in children and working closely with families.
• To be responsible for the planning, setting up and clearing away of activities in the Nursery as a whole.
• To supervise the children at all snack and mealtimes to ensure dietary needs are met
• To prepare playrooms and outdoor areas for play activities.
• To undertake setting-up and maintaining effective and efficient communication to parents.
• To help guide and support Modern Apprentices and Nursery assistants

Hours will be 5 days a week with shift pattern from 8.00am - 6.00pm Mon - Friday. The successful applicant will be required to become a member of the PVG scheme and SSSC.
A minimum of 2 years experience is required. Knowledge & understanding in the Pre-birth to Three & Curriculum for Excellence.
Required licence or certification:
· HNC or SVQ Level 3 in Childcare
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From £12.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee discount

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Experience:

• Nursery: 1 year (preferred)
• Nursery experience: 1 year (preferred)
• Childcare: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person