Our Outstanding East Finchley nursery is hiring a passionate, fun and kind Early Years Practitioner to work in our Tweenie room.
Our Tweenies are super special. The children in this room usually move up from our baby room at around 16 months old and we only have a limited time with them (usually around 6 months) before they transition up to our Toddler room. So, we have to make sure we enjoy every moment with them. We care for up to 15 children in Tweenies and have a lovely well-equipped room including a Tweenie sized slide and climbing wall. A typical day involves breakfast, circle time, lots of messy and tactile play, garden time, rolling snacks then lunchtime before starting a similar range of afternoon activities before getting the children ready to go home. Some of Tweenies favourite activities are music, singing, dancing, play doh – mark making (especially in places they aren’t supposed to) and pushing their physical boundaries through gross motor activities. We take the Tweenies outside every day and once per week the Tweenies eat their lunch outside before settling down for their afternoon nap wrapped up snug and warm in their sleeping bags in our outdoor forest school den. Our Tweenies love new experiences especially the lovely activity providers we have that come in to do Yoga and music, not to forget the seasonal celebrations and trip to the cinema for our private viewing. If you think that you can give our Tweenies the patience, care and development opportunities they deserve then apply today.
Why Us?
Our vision is to create a future generation who are kind to each other, their communities and the planet, as well as building children’s confidence and curiosity to explore the world around them. Working as a team, we create strong minded, independent thinkers through a rich variety of learning experiences. We promote high aspirations, encouraging children to take risks and push boundaries. We teach respect, tolerance, social justice, empathy and kindness and we foster a love of nature and respect for the environment. To achieve all this we need caring practitioners with a can do attitude. We value our team and demonstrate this through our benefits and rewards package. Working as part of our team you will benefit from:
- A salary up to £30,000 per year
- Use of our Zen-Den during lunch breaks
- Breakfast bar
- Company pension
- £1000 Refer a Friend scheme (T&CS apply)
- Access to store / online / retail / holiday discounts
- Free on-site parking
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Wellness programme including mental health support
- Additional annual leave e.g. birthday bonus/festive fun day
- Free or heavily discounted childcare
- Uniform provided along with a welcome goodie bag
- Company events including Winter and Summer Socials
- Excellent transport links
- Employee mentoring programme
- Free Counselling helpline
- Flexible working options
- Monthly employee recognition awards £100 bonus
- End of years awards (eg spa days / additional weeks salary)
- 2 Inset training days per year
- Continued opportunities for professional growth and access to our online training platform
- Daily / adhoc rewards such as Treats for Feats
“Working at Monkey Puzzle is such a joy! The management are fantastic and always provide opportunities to grow. They promote from within wherever possible which allowed me to progress from an unqualified assistant nursery teacher to completing my level 5 qualification and becoming a room leader. The wellbeing of staff is at the forefront of the management teams minds. During lunch breaks we have the opportunity to use the “Zen Den” staff room which has a TV, breakfast bar, face masks and lots more to give you a rest from the crazy day! It is always a fun day at Monkey Puzzle East Finchley!”
Why You?
- You have a positive attitude and creative ideas that inspire children to learn
- You are passionate about providing high standards of care and education to meet the individual needs of all children.
- You take pride in maintaining positive working partnerships with colleagues, parents and carers.
- You recognise the importance of adhering to all company policies and procedures.
- You have a positive attitude and creative ideas to inspire learning
- You have good verbal and written communication skills
Essentials
- Only candidates with full and relevant Level 2 or 3+ in Early Years/Childcare/Nursery will be considered.
Great to Haves
- Food and Hygiene Level 2
- Prevent Duty
- FGM
- Safeguarding
- Paediatric First Aid