Come and join us!
Kidzcare is the first business in the Scottish childcare sector to transition to employee ownership. We are proud to be the first Employee-Owned Childcare Company since January 2022.
We are looking for a fun, nurturing and committed person to join our team as one of our fabulous Nursery Assistants / Practitioners for our Kidzcare Norwood House Nursery.
Our nursery caters for approximately 66 children a day (3 months-5 years) and is based in the Grange / Marchmont area of Edinburgh. We are open from 8 am - 6 pm Monday to Friday. This role is looking for a candidate who is ideally able to work 4 days (38 hours) between Monday and Friday, although we can offer flexibility.
Staff members who have their SVQ3 are warmly welcomed, as well as those who are working towards their SVQ3. We also provide support and opportunities in Kidzcare for staff members to begin their qualification and work towards this while in employment.
Main Duties Include:

• Have professional knowledge of young children and babies and be aware and act upon the individual children's needs within the nursery.
• Develop a stable, friendly and trusting relationship with the children
• Have a good working knowledge of the child-centered approach, and the relevant curriculum for you age group.
• Plan and provide a variety of stimulating play and development opportunities and activities which will aid the social, emotional, intellectual and physical development of the children in line with the relevant curriculum.
• Use observation skills to gain knowledge and record the development of the children in your care. Use this knowledge to prepare developmental reports and up to date personal profiles for children.
• Competently use i Pads and computers to formally observe, report and record children’s progress.
• Plan for activities based on individual needs using next steps and evaluation.
• Have a good working knowledge of Building the ambition, SSSC codes of practice, Child at the Centre and Care Standards.

Company Benefits;

• Nursery uniform provided; Tunic, Polo Shirts, T-shirts and Fleeces.
• Staff are encouraged to join our children in sharing delicious homecooked lunches, breakfast and snack.
• Health Assured: Employee Assist Programme
• Childcare Discount* (Terms and Conditions Apply)
• Paid Company Social Events and teambuilding – Christmas, Summer BBQ.
• Performance-based reward scheme
• Paid internal and external training opportunities – company training academy
• Support with funding for qualifications and further learning opportunities
• Regular incentives, early finish voucher opportunities and employee of the month rewards.

Please visit our website for more details: https://www.kidzcare.org
The successful applicant will be subject to PVG check and must also be willing to register with the SSSC and meet registration conditions.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: From £11.50 per hour
Expected hours: No more than 38 per week
Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Experience:

• Nursery: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• SVQ3 - (Children and Young People) (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 01/10/2024