Job summary
Are you a compassionate and caring individual looking to grow your career as a Practitioner in a fun and nurturing environment? If so then we're looking for an enthusiastic Level 3 Qualified Nursery Practitioner to join our team
Our two nursery teams work closely together to share practitioners' skills and experience, so you may be based in either nursery throughout your Taplins career.
Main duties of the job
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
About us
As one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on-site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed during the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
There are opportunities for progression (if that is what you are looking for) within Taplins and the wider NHS. If you are looking to work somewhere you can make a difference, then this could be the job for you as we are always open to new ideas.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You'll work as part of a vibrant and caring team meeting the needs of small groups of children.
You'll promote each child's development and have lots of fun doing this! Reading stories, giving cuddles, pretending to have tea parties, finding bugs in the garden, painting and lots more!
You also need to be great at liaising with parents/carers
You will be responsible for evaluating the activities, and for maintaining online learning journals via Tapestry.
Our working hours are between 7 am and 6.30 pm Monday to Friday, so you need to be flexible to work shift patterns within these hours. Our part-time staff work specific days during the week, and our full-time posts are worked over 4 days giving you a day off in the week!
We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
What we're looking for You'll need to be calm, kind and caring, and have an enthusiastic approach to working with children and their families.
You'll need to be committed and reliable.
We are a busy service and teamwork is essential to meet each child's needs, so you'll need to be ready to work closely with others.
We're particularly looking for proactive people with brilliant ideas to help us continuously improve our services.
If this is you, we'd love to meet you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
You'll work as part of a vibrant and caring team meeting the needs of small groups of children.
You'll promote each child's development and have lots of fun doing this! Reading stories, giving cuddles, pretending to have tea parties, finding bugs in the garden, painting and lots more!
You also need to be great at liaising with parents/carers
You will be responsible for evaluating the activities, and for maintaining online learning journals via Tapestry.
Our working hours are between 7 am and 6.30 pm Monday to Friday, so you need to be flexible to work shift patterns within these hours. Our part-time staff work specific days during the week, and our full-time posts are worked over 4 days giving you a day off in the week!
We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
What we're looking for You'll need to be calm, kind and caring, and have an enthusiastic approach to working with children and their families.
You'll need to be committed and reliable.
We are a busy service and teamwork is essential to meet each child's needs, so you'll need to be ready to work closely with others.
We're particularly looking for proactive people with brilliant ideas to help us continuously improve our services.
If this is you, we'd love to meet you!
Person Specification
Trust values
Essential
- Patient First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of secondary education with literacy and numeracy skills demonstrable to GCSE pass level or equivalent standard
- To hold a full and relevant Level 3 Early Years Qualification (in accordance with https://www.gov.uk/guidance/early-years-qualifications-finder ) or above. Candidates holding an Early Years Educator qualification must also have achieved a suitable level 2 qualification in English and maths as defined by the Department for Education on the Early Years Qualifications List published on GOV.UK: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/early-yearsqualifications-finder If level 3 qualified post June 2016, to also hold a full paediatric first aid (PFA) or an emergency PFA certificate
- Willingness and ability to undertake Food Safety and Hygiene training
Desirable
- Current paediatric and/or first aid at work certificate if qualified pre- June 2016, or if candidate holds a qualification higher than level 3
- Current food hygiene certificate
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Recent previous experiences of working with 3 months - 5 year olds within a childcare setting
- Able to provide relevant activity ideas and ability to care for children
- Demonstrates enthusiastic approach to working with children and learning practically within nursery
Person Specification
Trust values
Essential
- Patient First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of secondary education with literacy and numeracy skills demonstrable to GCSE pass level or equivalent standard
- To hold a full and relevant Level 3 Early Years Qualification (in accordance with https://www.gov.uk/guidance/early-years-qualifications-finder ) or above. Candidates holding an Early Years Educator qualification must also have achieved a suitable level 2 qualification in English and maths as defined by the Department for Education on the Early Years Qualifications List published on GOV.UK: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/early-yearsqualifications-finder If level 3 qualified post June 2016, to also hold a full paediatric first aid (PFA) or an emergency PFA certificate
- Willingness and ability to undertake Food Safety and Hygiene training
Desirable
- Current paediatric and/or first aid at work certificate if qualified pre- June 2016, or if candidate holds a qualification higher than level 3
- Current food hygiene certificate
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Recent previous experiences of working with 3 months - 5 year olds within a childcare setting
- Able to provide relevant activity ideas and ability to care for children
- Demonstrates enthusiastic approach to working with children and learning practically within nursery
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
