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Looking for a new job as a nursery nurse? We are keen to build relationships with people who would be a good fit for working at Minihome Nursery in Stoke Newington, even if we don’t have a job available immediately we have employed people who we have stayed in touch with over some time. There are also people who we have realised that we could not afford to miss out on employing and we have made them a post! This could be you!

Calling all nursery practitioners, nursery nurses, nursery assistants, nursery cover staff and volunteers, nannies, childminders and experienced child carers. If you are a qualified Level 3 Early Years Educator (or equivalent NVQ/QCF/VRQ level 3 in childcare) Level 2 Certificate in an Introduction to Early Years Education and Care we would love to hear from you!

Summer 2016 Job Opportunities

We would like to increase our pool of occasional cover staff and volunteers who we book on a casual basis to cover staff absence. This work fits well with people who have other part time or flexible commitments who are seeking to build and maintain their knowledge and ability to work with young children. We are looking for people with a passion and interest in working with children under five years old. Experience working with this age group is preferred. Understanding the importance of close attachment relationships and enjoying tuning into the needs and interests of children is essential.

This post is for people who are bright, energetic, playful and imaginative. Ideally they might also be able to confidently use their knowledge of child development to observe and plan for children as individuals and members of a group. Also to have the ability to evaluate outcomes for children and to reflect on their own practice. A positive open minded approach to situations is essential as is the ability to work on their own initiative if necessary. High standards of professional practice are expected and the willingness to engage in further training. Good verbal and written communication skills are required. Minihome offers a place where committed staff with good ideas can make their mark. Salary dependent on experience and qualifications. Submit a request for an application pack here:

Or phone 020 7249 0725 for more information.

apprenticeships

Nursery Assistant

We are offering nursery assistant apprenticships at the Mini Home Nursery in Stoke Newington. This is a great opportunity to get paid to work and study as apprenticeships combine practical training in a job with study.

We are looking for an enthusiastic person to join our experienced team working with children and helping them to progress, learn and be happy. We will guide you through your apprenticeship and provide further training with lots of support from experienced staff, we expect you to be motivated, energetic, playful, creative committed and professional. 

Work 40 hours per week Monday-Friday between the hours of 8.00am - 6.00pm (hours to be agreed, this includes some hours spent studying at college or studying in work). Study towards Early Years Educator level 3.

We are committed to safeguarding the children in our care so you will be required to actively support us with promoting the wellbeing and safeguarding of the children and adults at all times.

As an apprentice you will:

• Earn a wage and get holiday pay
• Study towards Early Years Educator level 3
• Gain job-specific skills 
• Work alongside experienced staff
• Have a mentor at minihome

Role requirements:

• Supervising children 
• Engaging children in learning and play activities
• Keeping and updating records
• Working with team members
• Attending staff meetings and fulfilling training requirements
• Really good communication skills
• Reliable, responsible and punctual
• Enjoy getting messy and being outdoors
• Can take instruction and feedback constructively
• Ability to use own initiative
• GCSE’s in Maths and English Grade C or above
• Minihome offers a place where committed staff with good ideas can make their mark.

Please fill in this contact form for information and to be sent an application form.

Or phone 020 7249 0725 for more information.