Happy Days Nursery in Charlton Heights is looking to recruit a level 3 qualified and experienced Nursery Practitioner to work on a 1 to 1 basis, 15 hours per week (3 mornings, 8am to 1pm, all year round), supporting a child with complex additional needs.

We are seeking someone with experience in supporting and managing an EHC plan, and that has experience in using AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) strategies and tools. Knowledge of Makaton is advantageous.

We are looking for someone who shares our enthusiasm for ensuring children experience a developmentally enriching early education and exceptional care.

Our Charlton Heights setting provides a stimulating, cosy and caring environment which promotes all aspects of children’s development. We use high quality equipment and work in innovative environments to provide the very best in childcare.

A little bit about the role

• Build effective relationships and fully engage with children, parents and colleagues to deliver the best possible service and care
• Provide 1 to 1 care to a child with identified complex additional needs
• Observe, assess and plan to support the child’s individual needs
• Working with a range of other professionals to implement and robustly manage the EHC plan

What skills & experience do you need

• Evident enthusiasm for working with children and delivering high quality childcare/early years education
• Previous experience in SEND
• Ability to establish good relationships with parents and professionals
• Good understanding of the policies and practices within a childcare setting
• Knowledge of the EYFS and its practical application within a childcare setting
• Has a continuous learning ethos and dedication to maintaining and improving high standards
• Strong team player with a ‘can-do’ attitude
• Good, confident and honest communicator
• Demonstrates strong initiative and ability to think on their feet

Benefits of joining Happy Days

• The opportunity to gain significant experience in a specialist role
• Leading local hourly rate – £13.17 per hour
• 3 days gifted Christmas closedown
• 50% childcare discount
• Employee assistance and wellbeing programme
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities

Our teams, whether in our nurseries or our support centre SHINE, they ensure we are delivering outstanding childcare to every child in our settings every day, this helps to make Happy Days a great place to work. By ensuring we are always recruiting, retaining and promoting a diverse mix of colleagues, who are representative of the communities within which our nurseries sits gives us the best opportunity to continue to deliver outstanding childcare

“Happy Days Nurseries are committed to the safety and wellbeing of the children in our care, as such the successful post holder will be required to undergo a robust vetting process, including an enhanced DBS Check and Reference History Checks”