Job summary
- Main area
- Early Years
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 30 hours per week (Tuesday to Friday)
- Job ref
- 388-7309486-CORP
- Employer
- Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Annexe Site at Torbay Hospital
- Town
- Torquay
- Salary
- £24,625 - £25,674 Pro rata per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 16/07/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Early Years Practitioner
NHS AfC: Band 3
Job overview
Are you passionate about nurturing young minds and creating a fun, safe environment for children? We’re looking for a dedicated Early Years Practitioner to join our vibrant team at Rainbow Day Nursery, based at The Annexe, Torbay Hospital. TQ2 7BA.
We are looking for an individual to join our team with a passion for early childhood education and with previous experience and knowledge of working with children from 0-5 years in a group setting.
This vacancy is for 30 hours, Tuesday to Friday. You may be based in one particular age group or work across the nursery with all age groups as and when needed, to meet the requirements of the service. The nursery is open all year round; shift times will vary and fall within the opening hours of the nursery which is 6.45am - 6.00pm.
You will have a sound knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), have effective communication skills and be able to work collaboratively in a large team.
You should have an excellent knowledge of child development, safeguarding and be able to demonstrate a high level of practice and knowledge with children.
Apply today and be a part of shaping the future! Please note to be successful in this role you will need to hold a minimum Level 3 Recognised Early Years Qualification in accordance with Government guidance- https://www.gov.uk/guidance/early-years-qualifications-finder.
Main duties of the job
-
Support the nursery nurse team in engaging with young children aged between 3 months to 5 years through active engagement and learning through play
-
Foster a caring atmosphere by ensuring every child feels valued and included
-
Assist with daily routines, from snack time to nap time, keeping things smooth and enjoyable!
#CareToJoinUsTSD
Working for our organisation
Rainbow Day Nursery is the workplace nursery for Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust, based at The Annexe near Torbay Hospital.
We work in an integrated way with allied health care professionals within the locality and are a motivated and caring team to both patients and colleagues. As such you will be part of a large team, the nursery team are highly valued and have opportunities to progress and undertake regular training.
Working pattern: Our services are open 52 weeks of the year, Monday to Friday between 06:45am and 18:00pm. To meet the demands of our workplace nursery setting, you will work a variety of shifts to achieve your core hours.
Work-life balance is important to us, as such our service is not open on Weekends or Bank Holidays, and you are also entitled to a one-hour lunch break
Upon joining our warm and welcoming team, you will have opportunities for personal growth through training and workshops. During your onboarding experience, we will support you whilst during your continuous professional development by enrolling you on to safeguarding children, and Paediatric First Aid training. There will also be opportunities to undertake bitesize training sessions and workshops throughout the year!
Why work with us? Browse our online interactive booklet to learn more.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Our people are caring, committed, inclusive and focused on quality. We focus on solutions and people’s strengths. If you share our values and vision and are passionate about working with people on what matters to them, you could be a real asset to our Torbay and South Devon Team. #CareToJoinUsTSD
For more information, please see our combined job description and person specification form for full details.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- NVQ3 Early Years Care and Education or equivalent Childcare Qualification
Desirable criteria
- First Aid
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
- Sound knowledge of the needs of children from 0 – 5 years
- Proven relevant experience of working with children from 0-5 years in a group setting.
- To work in partnership with parents and colleagues
- Sound knowledge of safeguarding procedures
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Tina Mwaro/Jennie Judge
- Job title
- Nursery Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01803 654150
- Additional information
If you would like more information about the position, or you would like to visit the nursery, please contact the nursery managers.
List jobs with Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust in Administrative Services or all sectors