Nursery Practitioner

Location: Stirling

Salary: National living wage 

Vacancy Type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time 34 hours, Part Time 25 hours

The Role

To create a warm and welcoming environment
An ability to use own initiative and share ideas and information
A willingness to learn skills in identifying and meeting the children's needs individually and within a group.
A willingness to learn skills in observation and tracking children's development through Learning Journals.
Learn good knowledge and understanding of current documents & resources used  and how to put the document into practise. 
The ability to work within a team, maintaining positive relationships and developing productive teamwork.
Listen to advice/constructive criticism from peers/management and act upon it.
An awareness of Health and Safety within the nursery and ability to report any hazards for the purpose of risk assessments
Be supportive and diplomatic in your approach towards parents and children.
To have and show commitment to Little Stars Nurseries policies and Procedures
To attend occasional staff meetings outside of working hours (time for this will be compensated)
A willingness to continue with training to aid both the nursery and your own personal development
To ensure the wellbeing of all children and their development by providing stimulating, rich learning experiences
To work as part of a Team alongside your colleagues
Skills and Qualifications

You must possess a HNC or SVQ III in Childcare and Education or equivalent. 
You must be registered or gain your registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).
Knowledge and understanding of:

The individual development needs of young children
The central role of parents / carers in the lives of young children and respect this role.
Local and National guidelines, Curriculum, childcare provision and procedures.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Little Stars Nursery, please do not hesitate to apply