Nursery Nurse/ Early Years Practitioner - Limbrick Wood Primary School

Please Note: The application deadline for this job has now passed.

What is the job role?

At Limbrick Wood we aim to build meaningful relationships based on trust and mutual respect. We are committed to supporting all staff and students to “be the best you can be”.

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Limbrick Wood for a motivated and flexible candidate to join the Limbrick Wood team. To support the Early Years lead with their responsibility for the learning, development, and education process by providing care and supervision to children/young people aged 0-5 years, including those who have special physical, emotional and educational needs to ensure all children achieve the best possible outcomes. To be the lead adult in a small morning nursery class under the supervision of the Early Years lead and assist with the reception class in the afternoons. To ensure that the nursery is a safe environment for children, staff and others. To develop partnerships with parents/carers to increase involvement in their child’s development.

Who are we looking for?

The successful candidate must:

• Have a good understanding of child development and learning

• Have received training in relevant learning strategies

• Have a knowledge of a range of strategies to promote good behaviour

• Have an awareness of whole-school confidentiality issues

• Have a good knowledge of the Early Years Curriculum

Hours: 8.30am – 3.30pm - 32.5 hours OR 8.30am – 4.00pm - 35 hrs

Term Time Only – plus 5 teacher days

Please apply using the online application form ensuring you outline your skills, abilities, and experience in line with the key areas on the advert and Job Description and Person Specification Or you can download the application pack and return completed direct to the school at headteacher@limbrickwood.coventry.sch.uk

Closing Date: Friday 13th October at midday

Interview date: TBA – Exceptional candidates may be called to interview earlier

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS.

Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.

Coventry City Council