Early Years Practitioner

Absolute Professionals Ltd; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in early childhood education is seeking a passionate Nursery Practitioner to join their vibrant team. This role involves planning and creating engaging activities for young children, nurturing their natural curiosity, and ensuring a safe and stimulating environment. With a strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, the nursery offers a supportive atmosphere that values teamwork and collaboration. The successful candidate will benefit from a competitive salary, generous holiday allowance, and daily free lunches, making this an exciting opportunity for those looking to make a meaningful impact in early years education.

Benefits

Competitive salary with annual reviews

Discounted childcare

Generous holiday allowance

Access to healthcare and wellness support

Daily free lunches

Qualifications

• Essential Level 2 or 3 Early Years qualification required.
• Experience working with children is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement engaging activities for children aged 3 months to 5 years.
• Maintain high standards of safety and hygiene.

Skills

Child Development

Safeguarding

Communication

Team Collaboration

Education

Level 2 or 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery: Walton Montessori, KT12

Position(s): Nursery Practitioner, Full-Time

Salary: £24,000 - £29,000 per annum (dependent on qualifications and experience)

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

About Us

Walton Montessori provides an enriching Montessori education in Walton on Thames. Children aged 3 months to 5 years thrive in our carefully prepared environments. Our experienced practitioners nurture each child's natural curiosity and love of learning.

Benefits

At Walton Montessori, we believe in rewarding our hardworking and passionate team. Our benefits package includes a competitive salary with annual reviews, discounted childcare, generous holiday allowance, access to healthcare and wellness support, and a range of discounts across various brands and services. We also provide daily free lunches for all staff, fostering a nurturing and inclusive work environment.

Responsibilities

1. Plan, create, and implement engaging activities for children aged 3 months to 5 years.
2. Keep detailed records of children's progress and reflect on learning practices.
3. Develop and maintain strong partnerships with parents and carers.
4. Maintain high standards of safety, cleanliness, and hygiene, following all child protection and safeguarding guidelines.
5. Provide support and collaborate with fellow nursery staff.

Requirements

1. Full and Relevant Level 2 or 3 (or above) Early Years qualification (essential).
2. Previous experience working with children (ideally as a Nursery Nurse, Nursery Assistant or similar).
3. Strong knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding, Child Protection, and the Early Years Framework.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the date advertised. Interviews will take place on a rolling basis, as applications are received.

Walton Montessori is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, as all new staff will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance, identity checks, qualification checks and employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps within employment, two satisfactory references and registration with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).