Nursery Practitioner

Oakwood Primary Academy is looking to recruit a qualified, enthusiastic and caring Nursery Practitioner to join our friendly team. This is a 10-hour per week role, working Monday to Friday from 11.30am to 1.30pm, with flexible opportunities for further working hours (mainly on Mondays). This role will be on a fixed-term, part-time, term-time only basis, to fit with the smooth running of our nursery day.

As a nursery practitioner, you will help to provide a safe, nurturing and engaging environment where our children can learn, play, and develop. You will support children with their individual needs, encourage positive relationships and work closely with colleagues to ensure every child feels happy, valued and supported. This particular role will be integral to happy fulfilling lunch time provision and learning through play opportunities too.

We would love to hear from you if:

• you hold a full and relevant minimum level 2 early years qualification
• you have experience working with nursery or early years aged children
• you are caring, patient and enthusiastic about supporting young children
• you understand the importance of safeguarding and promoting children's wellbeing
• you enjoy working collaboratively as part of a supportive team

In return for your passion and commitment, we offer:

• A supportive team who place our values of ‘Knowledge, Equality, Determinationand Achievement’at the centre of all that we do with a commitment to raising pupil achievement and aspirations
• Extensive professional development opportunities, including Aurora Trust-wide CPD
• A spacious well-equipped and well-resourced learning environment
• A skilled and committed SLT who are devoted to improving outcomes for all children and staff
• The opportunity to be part of a multi-academy trust that has collaboration at its heart and will support you every step of the way
• Enhanced paternity leave, in excess of the Green and Burgundy Books
• Aurora Academies Advantage scheme - this includes access to free and confidential advice on a range of topics via the Employee Assistance Programme, online GP service, cycle to work scheme, discounts to high-street shops and health and well-being support

Qualifications

A full and relevant Level 2 Early Years qualification essential

Paediatric First Aid Certificate desirable

Or a willingness to complete

Abilities, Skills and Knowledge

Ability to use language and other communication skills that pupils can understand and relate to essential

Ability to demonstrate active listening skills essential

Ability to communicate effectively with parents, carers and other professionals, both verbally, and in writing essential

Ability to create and maintain high-quality and accurate records essential

Ability to remain calm and patient under pressure, whilst working to deadlines essential

Ability to work in an organised and methodical manner essential

Ability to organise fun and stimulating activities essential

Ability to work effectively and supportively as a member of the nursery and school team essential

Ability to consistently and effectively implement agreed behaviour management strategies essential

Experience

Previous experience in a similar role essential

Experience of establishing positive relationships with children essential

Experience of working in a team

Experience of working successfully as part of a team essential

Experience/Knowledge

Working knowledge of legislation relevant to working with young children essential

Demonstrable understanding of children's development essential

Demonstrable understanding of the Early Year's Foundation Stage essential

Qualifications

First aid trained, or willingness to become so

Oakwood Primary Academy

Emily Sturt

Magnolia Drive

Eastbourne

East Sussex

BN22 0SS

Aurora Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references. Online searches will also be carried out on shortlisted candidates.

Aurora Academies Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

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