Child & Family/Nursery Practitioner (TTO)
Location: Eltham
Discipline: Children's Centres and Childcare
Job type: Permanent Part Time
Salary: £14.80 per hour
Hours: 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday (including occasional Saturdays for open days)
Contract: Term time only
Contact: Deborah Brown
Job ref: 256095
What you'll do
- Support children's physical, social, emotional and intellectual development
- Plan and deliver activities tailored to individual needs and EYFS-based activities for different ages and stages
- Encourage independence, confidence and curiosity
- Work closely with colleagues and partner agencies to provide accessible, inclusive services
- Observe, assess and support children's development through effective record keeping
- Build positive relationships with parents/carers through regular communication
- Support children from diverse backgrounds, including those with English as an additional language
- Contribute to a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment
- Supervise children indoors, outdoors and on outings, ensuring safeguarding at all times
What you'll need
- NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Childcare/Child Development (or equivalent)
- Experience working with children under five and their families
- Strong understanding of EYFS, safeguarding and child protection
- Knowledge of Ofsted Children's Centre requirements
- Experience with play based learning approaches
- Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusive practice
- Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
- A positive, proactive, team focused approach
Benefits
- Values driven organisation
- Learning & development to support career development
- Good pension scheme
- Discounted gym membership for you and your partner
- Full time permanent position (for part time role benefits aligned)
- Opportunities to join the GLL Society and contribute
- Exclusive discounts on GLL villas in Portugal and ski chalets in Bulgaria
- Professional development (training with practical and theory components)
- Discounts across thousands of retailers (GLL Extras)
- 25% off Red Letter Days
- 25% off Buy a Gift
- 20% off GLL spa experience treatments and products
- Ride to work scheme
- Free eye tests and discounted glasses
We are an inclusive employer. We seek and welcome diversity in our teams. All pay rates are subject to skills, experience, qualifications and location.
