Are you passionate about respectful infant care? Do you believe in supporting babies' emotional wellbeing and development from the very beginning?
Are you passionate about respectful infant care? Do you believe in supporting babies' emotional wellbeing and development from the very beginning?
We are seeking a dedicated Early Years Practitioner to join our sister site, Nurture at Home, where we practice a relationship-based approach to infant care grounded in infant mental health. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team that values and promotes respectful caregiving practices.
Advocacy…We stand up for what is right, raise concerns, challenge the status quo and improve Early Years education and care at all times.
Respect…We respect the thoughts, words, feelings and opinions of our children.
Growth…We are continually learning and contributing learnings to a greater understanding of human development.
Compassion…We see the child - and their behaviour - with compassion, graciousness, and generosity.
Efficiency…We are professional, organised and unrushed.
Sustainability…We are conscious of the resources we use on a daily basis.
As an Early Years Practitioner in our Nurture at Home, you'll work within a small and dedicated team using relationship-based practices and your understanding of infant mental health to provide responsive, respectful care. You'll participate in creating enabling environments that support babies' natural development and foster secure attachments.
Who are we looking for?
We're seeking someone who shares our commitment to respectful infant care and understands the profound importance of the first years of life. Key characteristics include:
- Deep passion for working with infants and their families
- Calm, patient, and emotionally attuned approach
- Excellent observation skills and attention to detail
- Strong understanding of infant development and attachment theory
- Ability to work at the babies' pace and respect their natural rhythms
- Commitment to professional development and reflective practice
- Strong communication skills for working with families and colleagues
- Understanding of the importance of consistent, responsive caregiving
- You are able to adapt quickly to changes, be flexible and use your initiative on a daily basis.
- Like us, you understand the importance of respect for the child, and that the child is the main focus.
- You believe in our approach and ethos in early years education and take pride in being a part of this unique and wonderful nursery.
PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Level 3 qualification in Early Years (minimum)
- Specific infant/baby room experience
- Current pediatric first aid certification
- Strong references demonstrating commitment to respectful care practices
- 2+ years’ experience
Along with the above, the following will be considered favourably:
- Understanding of attachment theory and infant mental health principles
- Training in RIE, Pikler, or similar approaches
- Experience with observation-based practice
We offer:
- Regular professional development opportunities
- Supervision and reflection time
- Competitive salary with additional benefits
- Supportive team environment
- Opportunity to shape best practice in infant care
Closing Date: 31st December
Setting Type: Home Environment - open 8.00am to 4.30pm
Where: Nurture at Home, Spilsbury Cottage, Hallow
Personal Qualities: Love and enthusiasm for working with young children and being part of a team, excellent communication skills, flexible, friendly, and approachable
Hours: 4 days 8am to 4.30pm, (32 hours) Term Time Only
Salary: £15,827 pa (actual salary for term time only)
How to apply: Complete this Application Form
Telephone: 01905 748428
