Dynamic Nursery Practitioner | Shape Young Minds

Tops Day Nurseries; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

60% childcare discount

Blue Light Card discounts

Wellbeing support

Holiday allowance

Job summary

Tops Day Nurseries in Bournemouth is seeking a Nursery Practitioner to support childcare from babies to preschool, ensuring safe learning, warm care, and development through play.

You’ll join a cooperative, employee-owned group with safeguarding focus, DBS checks, and opportunities for progression; the role is full-time, 40 hours weekly, with excellent discounts and well-being benefits.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a Level 2 Early Years Qualification is required.
• Have a strong understanding of safeguarding procedures.

Responsibilities

• Providing day-to-day care, including feeding, changing diapers, and helping children with toilet training; ensure a safe, clean and stimulating environment.
• Developing and leading fun, age-appropriate activities that promote learning and development across social, emotional, physical, and cognitive skills.
• Observing children’s development and identifying any areas of concern; support motor, language, and social development through play and structured learning.
• Ensuring children are safe and emotionally supported; foster an environment that encourages independent exploration and learning.
• Keeping records of each child’s progress and milestones, aligned with the EYFS framework.
• Maintaining regular communication with parents or guardians about progress, needs, and concerns.

Skills

Safeguarding procedures understanding

Education

Level 2 Early Years Qualification

Job description

Tops Day Nurseries in Bournemouth is seeking a Nursery Practitioner to support childcare from babies to preschool, ensuring safe learning, warm care, and development through play.

You’ll join a cooperative, employee-owned group with safeguarding focus, DBS checks, and opportunities for progression; the role is full-time, 40 hours weekly, with excellent discounts and well-being benefits.