Job summary
Do you have a passion for childcare?
- Are you imaginative, nurturing, and committed to giving every child the best start in life?
- Do you thrive in a playful, inclusive environment where no two days are the same?
- Do you believe in the power of play to shape a child's future?
Then Saplings Day Nursery is the place for you!
We are currently looking to recruit Qualified Early Years Educators.
What we are looking for:
- A full and relevant Level 3 qualification in Early Years (e.g. NVQ Level 3, NNEB, CACHE).Please note: Level 3 Health & Social Care is not an equivalent qualification.
- Experience working in a nursery or early years setting.
- A solid understanding of the EYFS and safeguarding requirements.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- A positive, caring attitude and a commitment to high-quality childcare.
- Your commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children - all staff are expected to share this commitment
As an Early Years Educator, you will help to:
- Deliver the EYFS framework through engaging, child-led play.
- Support the development of key children through observation, assessment, and planning.
- Build strong, supportive relationships with parents and carers.
- Ensure safeguarding and inclusive practice are consistently upheld.
- Work as part of a friendly, professional team in a well-resourced, stimulating setting.
Main duties of the job
Your main duties will be to:
- Provide high-quality, stimulating childcare for children aged 3 Months-5 years.
- Create a safe, caring, and happy environment that supports each child's development.
- Take an active role in settling new children and maintaining up-to-date learning records.
- Plan and evaluate imaginative activities that promote curiosity and confidence.
- Communicate effectively with children, families, and colleagues.
- Complete written assessments and contribute to nursery documentation
What we offer in return:
- Salary Band 3 (Top) £26,598.
- 27 days paid holiday, plus bank holidays.
- Free uniform.
- Ongoing training and development, with opportunities for career progression.
- Automatic enrolment in the NHS Pension Scheme, offering strong retirement benefits.
- Access to Holistic Health & Wellbeing Support
Important Informationo All positions are subject to an enhanced DBS check and references.o Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
About us
A Little Bit About Us.
Established for over 20 years, Saplings Nursery is an Ofsted "GOOD" registered day nursery located within the grounds of Southmead Hospital. Saplings Nursery moved to our current location, Somerset House in July 2018.
Our Nursery provides care for up to 94 children each day, for families who work for the Trust, aged from 6 weeks to 5 years. Our dedicated and experienced team at Saplings is committed to providing a warm, safe and stimulating environment for children to learn, explore, develop and grow, whilst being the best version of themselves.
About North Bristol NHS Trust
North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To ensure the health and safety of the children in your care To provide a safe, stimulating environment to encourage children to reach their full potential To plan and evaluate day-to-day activities to ensure that children experience a wide range of appropriate activities that meet their interests and learning needs To organise both individual and group activities for the children and ensure they are adequately supervised on and off the site To take responsibility and care for a group of children, taking the lead for their learning diaries and completing all observations, reports and other paperwork as necessary To work closely and build a good relationship with parents and ensure all relevant information is available to parents and communicate with them daily as regards their childs welfare To provide a transition plan for new children to the nursery or for those children who are moving on to another setting or school To work alongside other agencies to support special educational needs
To occasionally take part in home/school visits for any children needing extra support To work as part of the early years team, usually in one room but being flexible about working in other rooms with different age groups and occasionally, working at other locations within North Bristol Trust To be responsible for the maintenance of positive behaviour in accordance with the Behaviour Policy To attend staff training, feeding back information to colleagues and to keep up to date with childcare information To have a sound knowledge and understanding of the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage and Welfare Requirements which is implemented and lead by the manager To follow North Bristol Trusts and the Childcare Services Dept. policies and procedures To work towards and contribute to a quality assurance scheme To attend parents evenings to provide parents with their childs progress and developmental files and discuss any issues they feel relevant To attend and contribute to staff meetings on a regular basis To maintain professional relationships, build on team work and share ideas To promote equal opportunities and follow the Valuing Diversity and Promoting Equality policy within the setting and ensure that a culturally sensitive environment is maintained To adhere to the settings dress code at all times To attend staff appraisals where performing and training needs are monitored To be aware of data protection and the importance of confidentiality
Job description
Job responsibilities
To ensure the health and safety of the children in your care To provide a safe, stimulating environment to encourage children to reach their full potential To plan and evaluate day-to-day activities to ensure that children experience a wide range of appropriate activities that meet their interests and learning needs To organise both individual and group activities for the children and ensure they are adequately supervised on and off the site To take responsibility and care for a group of children, taking the lead for their learning diaries and completing all observations, reports and other paperwork as necessary To work closely and build a good relationship with parents and ensure all relevant information is available to parents and communicate with them daily as regards their childs welfare To provide a transition plan for new children to the nursery or for those children who are moving on to another setting or school To work alongside other agencies to support special educational needs
To occasionally take part in home/school visits for any children needing extra support To work as part of the early years team, usually in one room but being flexible about working in other rooms with different age groups and occasionally, working at other locations within North Bristol Trust To be responsible for the maintenance of positive behaviour in accordance with the Behaviour Policy To attend staff training, feeding back information to colleagues and to keep up to date with childcare information To have a sound knowledge and understanding of the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage and Welfare Requirements which is implemented and lead by the manager To follow North Bristol Trusts and the Childcare Services Dept. policies and procedures To work towards and contribute to a quality assurance scheme To attend parents evenings to provide parents with their childs progress and developmental files and discuss any issues they feel relevant To attend and contribute to staff meetings on a regular basis To maintain professional relationships, build on team work and share ideas To promote equal opportunities and follow the Valuing Diversity and Promoting Equality policy within the setting and ensure that a culturally sensitive environment is maintained To adhere to the settings dress code at all times To attend staff appraisals where performing and training needs are monitored To be aware of data protection and the importance of confidentiality
Person Specification
Education/Training/Qualifications
Essential
- NNEB/DCE/NVQ level3/BTEC in Childcare
Work Experience
Essential
- Experience with children between the ages of 0-5 years
- Experience in a childcare setting
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Able to work under pressure
- Able to plan for a wide range of activities
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Knowledge of current legislation
Personal Qualities/Special Circumstances
Essential
- Team player
- Enthusiasm for the role
Person Specification
Education/Training/Qualifications
Essential
- NNEB/DCE/NVQ level3/BTEC in Childcare
Work Experience
Essential
- Experience with children between the ages of 0-5 years
- Experience in a childcare setting
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Able to work under pressure
- Able to plan for a wide range of activities
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Knowledge of current legislation
Personal Qualities/Special Circumstances
Essential
- Team player
- Enthusiasm for the role
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
