Early Years Nursery Practitioner

Hedgehog Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's nursery near Watford Junction is seeking an Early Years Nursery Practitioner. The role entails assisting in high-quality childcare and ensuring a safe learning environment. Candidates should have a passion for childcare, relevant qualifications, and experience with young children. This position offers flexible hours and excellent career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Ongoing training and support

Quarterly supervisions

Annual appraisals

Career path opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working with children under five.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Enthusiasm for developing young minds.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing high-quality childcare.
• Create a positive learning environment.
• Ensure safety and well-being of children.

Skills

Passion for childcare

Knowledge of Early Years Foundation Stages

Teamwork

Education

NNEB/NVQ level 2/3 or equivalent in childcare

Job description

Early Years Nursery Practitioner.

We are currently looking for enthusiastic staff at our fabulous, outstanding rated children's day nursery and preschool by Watford Junction.

What we offer:

We will continuously invest in our staff to ensure they receive ongoing support, training, quarterly supervisions, annual appraisals and offer a career path with genuine long-term growth and stability. Excellent rate of pay, a supportive environment where everyone is treated like family!

Hours:

Ideally working 5 days per week between 7.30-6pm, but we can be flexible with 4 days per week, hours can be discussed.

We are looking to recruit enthusiastic and motivated individuals with a real passion for developing young minds, who as well as bringing their own experiences to the Nursery, are eager to develop their knowledge base with continued learning.

We have 2 BRAND NEW roles and are currently looking for a full-time senior nursery practitioner or deputy room leader must hold a L3 or higher in childcare, and one Full or part time Nursery assistant/practitioner. L2/L3 qualified.

Duties include;

• Assisting the Room Leader and Nursery Management in providing day to day high quality childcare.
• Provide a positive learning environment that offers choice, experiences, independence and meets all the children needs.
• Be able to have key person responsibility and carry out daily and individual planning.
• Ensuring a safe, secure, and caring environment for the well-being of the children.

The ideal candidate will.

• Be passionate about childcare and helping children to achieve, play and be safe.
• Have a good working knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stages (EYFS)
• Have previous experience of working with children under the age of five.
• Be qualified at NNEB/NVQ level 2/3 or equivalent in childcare.
• Be able to work well in a team

Salary is negotiable based on hours, experience and qualifications and we offer excellent career opportunities for the right candidates. Please apply via this advert if you would like to be considered, we very much look forward to receiving your application and welcoming you to the setting soon!