Job description:
Mobile Nursery Practitioner £24,997 (FTE) One Year Fixed Term, 37 Hours Per week (In the first instance) Job Advert This is an exciting opportunity to join a warm, dynamic and supportive early years environment, working closely with staff and children to deliver high-quality childcare and learning experiences.
Based across all three of our nurseries, you will also be part of the wider LiFE Multi-Academy Trust.
Our nurseries are located across Leicestershire, including Ibstock Nursery in Ibstock, Bosworth Academy Day Nursery in Desford, and Teddies Nursery in Countesthorpe.
We value our early years practitioners highly and are committed to providing continuous professional development—especially important in the ever-evolving world of early childhood education.
Further information about the Trust can be found on our website: If you have any questions or would like to arrange a visit to one of our nursery locations before applying, please contact Miss Becky Jarvis (MAT Early Years Lead Practitioner)
Main duties:
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
To contribute to the high-quality care, learning, and development of children in the early years setting, ensuring a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment.
• Support the planning, delivery, and evaluation of age-appropriate learning activities that promote children’s development across all areas of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Build strong, positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues, providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for all.
• Observe and assess children’s development, maintaining accurate records and contributing to reports on progress.
• Promote children’s independence, social skills, and self-confidence through structured and free-play activities.
• Support children’s health, wellbeing, and safety, including following safeguarding policies and procedures.
• Work collaboratively with the wider early years team to ensure continuity of care and high standards of practice.
• Contribute to the planning and preparation of resources and the learning environment to meet the needs of all children.
• Participate in professional development opportunities and reflective practice to continually improve skills and practice.
• Assist with transitions, including supporting children moving into school or new settings, ensuring a smooth and positive experience.
Other duties
• To support the vision statement and ethos of the Trust and Trust schools and nurseries.
• To attend and benefit from appropriate in-house and external meetings and training opportunities
• To undertake training in accordance with job requirements and performance reviews
• To comply with the requirements of equal opportunities, Child Protection, data protection, copyright, Health & Safety and other relevant legislation and college policy
Experience and qualifications:
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Personal qualities:
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Terms and conditions:
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Benefits:
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