Early Years Worker

Location: Buckinghamshire

Position Type: Full-Time (40 hours per week, 8:15 AM start)

Reporting To: Head of Early Years / Nursery Preschool Manager

Salary: Up to £26,994 depending on qualifications

Are you a passionate and qualified Early Years professional dedicated to nurturing the development of young minds? We are seeking an enthusiastic Early Years Worker to join a vibrant, child-centred nursery team within a leading educational organization.

In this role, you will implement a structured programme of daily activities, ensuring a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment where children aged 0-8 can thrive.

Key Responsibilities

As a Keyworker for a small group of children, your day-to-day duties will include:

• Learning & Development: Planning and delivering appropriate activities aligned with national requirements and the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Environment: Creating and maintaining a stimulating, challenging, safe, and hygienic child-centred environment.
• Assessment: Regularly assessing and recording children's individual needs, progress, and development.
• Parental Liaison: Building strong, professional relationships with parents and carers regarding their child's welfare and learning.
• Teamwork & Care: Participating in staff meetings and curriculum planning, and undertaking domestic duties (e.g., preparation of healthy snacks/meals and equipment cleaning).
• Brand Ambassadorship: Promoting a positive image of the organization's activities and adhering to all safeguarding, health and safety, and equality policies.

Requirements & Person Specification

To be successful in this role, you must meet the following criteria:

Qualifications & Knowledge (Essential)

• Level 3 Qualification: Diploma in Childcare and Education, NVQ Early Years Care and Education (Level 3), or equivalent.
• A sound understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) planning for ages 0-8.
• Strong knowledge of children's development and Health & Safety practices in a nursery setting.
• A demonstrable commitment to Safeguarding children and young people.

Experience & Skills (Essential)

• Proven experience working with children aged 0-8 within a Nursery setting.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to liaise professionally with parents and colleagues.
• Ability to work effectively on your own initiative as well as collaboratively within a team.

Personal Qualities

• A flexible, positive attitude with the ability to manage children's behaviour constructively.
• A strong commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.
• A customer-focused approach to delivering excellent service.