Early Years Practitioner

Coin Street Nursery has a fantastic opportunity for experienced, energetic and enthusiastic early years practitioners to join our friendly and committed team. We are looking for trained and skilled practitioners who have a desire to work with children encouraging active learning and promoting strong parent/carer partnerships.

Do you have a sound understanding of the key person approach? Are you an outstanding practitioner who is committed to improving outcomes for children by enabling and supporting them to be strong, competent learners? If so, we want to meet you.

We are a friendly and welcoming organisation with a strong commitment to continued professional development. You will be working with a team of experienced and skilled practitioners who offer a warm, stimulating and welcoming environment to all children and families. We educate and care for children from 3 months to 5 years following the Early Years Foundation Stage framework.

We are looking for applicants who can demonstrate the following:
•a recognised qualification in childcare, ideally Level 2 and above
•a commitment to working in partnership with parents
•experience of working with the EYFS and the ability to hit the ground running
•a can-do and enthusiastic attitude
•experience of planning, observing and recording children’s achievements
•proven skills in positive behaviour management
•excellent spoken and written English

The Coin Street nursery in South Bank, London SE1, offers families and children high quality and affordable programmes, providing integrated childcare and early years education. As the designated Children’s Centre in the area, it offers an Ofsted registered 84-place day nursery which caters for children from 3 months to 5 years of age. As part of their programme during the last year practitioners have had opportunities to visit amazing places in and around London with the children such as the London Eye, Rambert Dance School, China Town, Tate Modern, The National Gallery, Forest School and Local Parks.