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• Support children's communication, language, physical, social, and emotional development through creative and play-based learning experiences.

• Observe, assess, and record children's developmental progress, identifying individual learning needs and celebrating achievements.

• Maintain a safe, nurturing, and stimulating nursery environment that promotes children's well-being, independence, and confidence.

• Build positive relationships with parents and carers, providing regular updates on children's development and daily experiences.

• Work collaboratively with nursery colleagues and room leaders to maintain high standards of childcare, safeguarding, and early years education.

Role Overview & Specifications

• Start Date: To be confirmed

• Contract Type: Full-time, permanent contract

• Location: Durham, County Durham

• Salary / Pay Rate: Competitive salary, dependent on experience and qualifications

• Age Group: Early Years (Birth to 5 Years)

• Key Framework: Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)

Candidate Requirements

• A recognised Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education, Childcare, or an equivalent relevant qualification, with Level 3 highly desirable.

• Previous experience working in a nursery, preschool, or early years childcare setting.

• A sound understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, child development, and safeguarding procedures.

• Excellent communication, teamwork, and organisational skills, with a warm, patient, and enthusiastic approach to working with young children.

• An enhanced DBS check with the appropriate barred list check (or willingness to undergo the required checks), alongside a strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.

How to Apply: Please send your CV at your earliest convenience to be considered for this rewarding full-time, permanent Early Years Practitioner opportunity at a nursery in Durham.