Early Years nursery practitioner

Hedgehog Recruitment Services Limited; Epsom; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery in Epsom is seeking passionate Nursery Practitioners to join their team. Ideal candidates will have Level 2 or 3 qualifications in childcare and a love for early years education. The role offers competitive salaries, ongoing training, and a supportive environment for career growth. Join a team dedicated to developing young minds in a nurturing setting.

Benefits

Regular team events

Funded training opportunities

Annual pay reviews

Referral scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience of working with children under five.
• Good working knowledge of EYFS - Early Years Foundation Stages.

Responsibilities

• Provide a positive learning environment for children.
• Ensure a safe and caring environment.
• Assist management in high-quality childcare.

Skills

Childcare

Passion for Early Years Education

Education

Level 2 qualification in childcare

Level 3 qualification in childcare

Job description

Job Description

Nursery Practitioner / Early Years Practitioner

We currently have an opportunity for 2 people to join our team at our children’s day nursery and preschool in Epsom, Surrey. Successful candidates can either be Level 2 or Level 3 qualified. We can also consider someone who is Level 3 qualified and looking to become a Senior Practitioner (working towards room lead) with additional training and qualifications available if required.

Great package of additional benefits available!

We continuously invest in our staff to ensure they receive market leading salaries and benefits, as well as ongoing support, training, quarterly supervisions, annual pay reviews and offer a career path with genuine long term growth and stability.

So if you are an enthusiastic and motivated individual with a real passion for Early Years education and for developing young minds, we look forward to receiving your application :)

Main responsibilities of the Nursery Practitioner / Early Years Practitioner:

• Provide a positive and happy learning environment that offers choice, independence and a range of experiences, whilst meeting all of the children’s 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.
• Assisting the Nursery Management in all aspects of providing day to day high quality childcare.

The ideal candidate will;

• Be passionate about childcare and helping children to achieve, play and be safe.
• Have previous experience of working with children under the age of five.
• Be qualified to Level 2, 3 or equivalent in childcare (desirable)
• Have a good working knowledge of the EYFS - Early Years Foundation Stages (desirable)

Benefits & Remuneration:

• Regular team events
• Regular support from the management team
• Funded in house and external training opportunities including Levels 2, 3, 4+ in childcare, leadership and management courses, SEN specialism and more)
• Annual pay reviews to make sure your salary remains competitive
• Referral scheme

Salary is negotiable, reflecting level of experience and qualifications.

If you are interested in being considered for a position, please apply via this advert and someone will be in touch. We very much look forward to receiving your application and inviting you to the nursery soon :)