Job Opportunities

At Wyeside day Nursery and out of school care provision we pride our selfs in our care and support we give our staff in their working life and in their personal life's.

If you are looking to join one of Herefordshires most respected and successful teams for a career in childcare then look no further. You will be surrounded by an exceptional team of supportive colleagues. Their skills, passion and pride in what they do will inspire you and their encouragement will give you confidence.

Our parent surveys tell us that the best feature of the nursery is the professional and caring staff that work as a team and become part of their extended family. We have staff that have been with us for nearly 20 years.

Our Team

Nursery Director

Nursery Manager

Nursery Deputy Manager

Supervisor Practitioners

Practitioner Assistants

Practitioner Bank Staff

Nursery Chef

Apprenticeship staff

Maintenance contractor

Students

Staff Benefits

Bonus Scheme

50% off childcare fees

Team building events

Free lunches (MD)

Staff Christmas party

Staff carpark

Uniform Supplied.

Being part of an amazing team of caring, happy, staff that will become your extended family.

Job Vacancy Details

We have some Job Vacancies at present so if you are interested in applying for a post with us please complete the form on the link below and send it to the management team with your CV. We are always looking for BANK STAFF and you do not always need to hold a qualification to apply.

We are currently looking for a NURSERY BANK STAFF PRACTITIONERS

Job information

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Job details

Wyeside Day Nursery are looking for a bank staff Nursery Practitioner .

Requirements:

Unqualified or level 2 or 3 in childcare.
Preferred at least 2 years experience in a childcare setting.

Closing date for applications: Open all year round.

Email your CV with your application form to wyesidenursery@gmail.com for the attention of the Nursery Manager

Working in childcare offers a variety of roles and a diverse and fulfilling career path for those wishing to pursue this important role.

There are many skills needed and they depend on the particular post you are working in, however, here is a useful general list:

Skills and qualities of childcare workers.

Be creative and imaginative
Able to plan and deliver activities that are stimulating and interesting to the children you are working with
Be a ‘get-up-and-go’ type of person as well as being eager and having a caring attitude
Be a first-rate communicator and have a talent to interact with the children and your colleagues
Able to work on your own initiative and as an effective member of your team
Patient and calm, even in noisy or challenging situations
Understand the needs of the particular children you are working with
Understand child development
Have a responsible and positive outlook
Willing to undergo required training and any ongoing personal and professional development

For all posts with children, you will be required to have an enhanced disclosure which includes the same details as a standard check along with additional information held by law enforcement that is considered relevant to the position you're applying for.

There will always be great opportunities to progress in any of the childcare roles you choose.

Here is an example of the types of tasks and responsibilities you may come across when working in our nursery.

Nursery practitioner.

Children at Wyeside vary in ages from babies up to pre-school (ages 3-4); therefore, the types of activities for each group will differ considerably. Each child will be at their particular stage of development; some children may have additional or special needs to cater for.

All of our children will need a childcare practitioner who can organise engaging activities that meets the needs of the age group of the children. For example, you will need to plan appropriate games and arts and crafts, whilst also making sure that the children are safe and having fun.

Each activity has to be planned carefully to meet specific developmental areas such as playing ball games to improve large motor skills in babies or using building blocks to help develop hand-eye coordination. The children will need to be supervised at all times. We also have baby room taking children from 3 moths to 2 years. You will be responsible for feeding, planning activities and changing young children. Whichever activity room you work in you may have the opportunity to work with children across different age groups or a specific age group such as toddlers or babies.

Each day there will be particular routines to follow in the nursery . For this, you will need to be organised and alert.

Some routines include:

Story-time
Snacks and lunch-time
Play-time
Nappy changing
Games and outdoor activities, such as going for a walk, gardening.
Nap-time
Songs and counting
Arts and crafts

Paperwork and planning.

Because there are many developmental stages to be taken into consideration by our childcare team, all the children will have regular reports compiled by the workers. This helps to see how each child is developing and this is done by close observation of the child. As part of this task, you will have to work closely not only with other child carers and nursery practitioners, but also with managers, parents, health professionals such as speech therapists and carers. Any concerns will be passed onto your manager and parents.

There are also several other statutory documents that must be completed to comply with the early year's foundation stage (EYFS) standards, these include:

Accident, injury and first aid report - all accidents and injuries must be reported for children, this also includes if any type of first aid is administered.

Attendance register - when a child enters and leaves the premises must be recorded.

Child record form and emergency contact information - in case of an emergency or the child's parents are unable to collect them, you must have a way to safely hand them over to another family member or nominated friend.

Concern about a child record - we will provide documentation and you must keep a record of any concerns that you have about a child that may need to be shared with the family or other agencies in the future.

Daily routines planner - the child's daily routine must be shared with the parents, this can include anything from outings to meal times during the day.

Meal planner - the child's meal information must be shared with the parents, you must also have a record of the 14 most common allergens to hand to share with parents if they request it.

A good environment for the child.

It is part of your role to ensure that the children are not only safe, but have a clean, homely and friendly place to play and grow. Communication is very important in childcare at all levels of the work. Children’s behaviour can sometimes be challenging but there are many methods and techniques that can assist you. You can learn this from your colleagues, manager and by undergoing further training. Ongoing training is not only desired but it's required not only by our nursery but by law.

Qualifications and specialisations in childcare jobs.

Childcare practitioners can progress in their career in many different ways, for example, you can work towards various levels in childcare or progress to go on to become a manager. We look to recruit apprenticeships each year. We occasionally advertise different posts and once employed you can continue your study to a higher level such as diplomas, NVQ’s or even degrees in childcare and early years or on topics specific to your interests. Whatever role or route you take in childcare, with us, you no doubt will find it an extremely rewarding career.

Please click on the links below for more important information related to childcare.

REMEMBER if you are selected for an interview, it is vitally important that you spend time looking at our website and reading the links below.