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Job DescriptionRoyston Day NurserynnLevel 3 Nursery Practitionernn40 hours per weeknnSalary: 13.01per hournnBased near the centre of Royston on Lumen Road, a 5 minute walk away from the train station we have good transport links. The nursery also has its own carpark which is perfect for drivers.nnIf you''re passionate about early years education and eager to make a difference, come and be part of something special at Royston Day Nursery.nnWhy Join Us?nnAt Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:nnntAnnual Leave: Starting at 24 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidaysntEmployee discount / Childcare: 75% off nursery fees for our team membersntHealth & wellbeing programme: Confidential employee assistance helpline available and mental health first aid trained staff. ntDevelopment: Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your career growthntCompany Pension Scheme ntReferral Programme: Recommend a friend for a role and if they are successful receive a cash bonus. ntOn-Site Parking / Free ParkingnnnNursery Practitioner main duties and responsibilities :nnntProvide stimulating and purposeful experiences, environments, and resources to children, that are appropriate to their age and stage of development.ntUnderstand and ensure that the requirements of the statutory framework for the EYFS are met.ntEnsure the highest levels of cleanliness and hygiene in the nursery and promote these daily in every routine.ntUndertake any other duties to ensure the smooth running of the nursery, and the safety and wellbeing of children, staff, and families.ntMaintain strictly professional relationships and report any complaints or concerns to management in accordance with company policy and procedures.ntFacilitate a strong key person approach to enable children to form secure attachments and cover all children daily when colleagues are absentntAttend regular team meetings to ensure that you remain updated on key priorities, changes, developments and regularly review company policies and procedures.nnn Duties and responsibilities in this job description are not exhaustive or restrictive, changes and other duties relevant to this post may be added.nnRequirements and skills:nnntFull and relevant Level 3 childcare qualification essentialntFluent in written and spoken English - essentialntOver 1 years experience of working in Early Years - desirablentKnowledge of the Statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements - desirablennnWe are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty.nnRoyston Day Nursery is part of the Family First Group where we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Group.