Level 3 Early Years Practitioner / Montessori

Location: Twickenham TW2

Salary: £24,000 to £26,000

Hours: 8 hours shifts Monday to Friday

Contract: Permanent Full-time

We are looking for a Level 3 or above Early Years Room Practitioner with a minimum of 1 year of Montesorri / Early Years Practitioner recent working experience in a nursery setting to join our nursery located in Twickenham TW2.

The nursery is open 5 days a week and you are required to work shifts. 8am to 4.30pm and 9am to 6pm.

Day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Provide high-quality care and Montessori education to children aged 0-5
• To assist with the planning of the curriculum using the Montessori & Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum for guidance.
• Create a safe and nurturing environment for children to learn and grow
• Observe and assess children's development, identifying any areas of concern
• Collaborate with parents and other staff members to support children's individual needs
• Maintain accurate records of children's progress and development
• Ensure the nursery is clean, organized, and well-maintained at all times
• Follow health and safety guidelines to ensure the well-being of all children
• Working as part of a well-qualified & experienced staff team and contributing to the running and development of the nursery.
• Using your knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage & child development to plan and implement play-based, interest-led, learning activities on a daily basis.

Skills/Qualifications:

• Minimum Level 3 qualification (DfE Early Years Qualification Framework approved) with at least 1 year of recent working experience in a day-care setting.
• Montessori diploma or other Montessori qualification
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience working in a childcare setting (children 5 years and under) is essential; knowledge of the Montessori approach to education would be an advantage

Benefits on offer

• Holiday entitlement: 4 weeks in August,
• 2 weeks in December,
• 1 week in Easter which are set days with an additional 5 days flexi leave.

You will need to have a clear enhanced DBS Check, either on the Government Update Service or alternatively we can carry out one for you.

If you are interested in this role please send your updated CV

Plus Staff Recruitment a specialist Early Years and Education Recruitment Company working with nurseries and education settings across Greater London and Surrey.

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