Early Years Practitioner F/T

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery in London seeks dedicated Nursery Practitioners to ensure high standards of care and education for children. The role involves daily operations, key working with children, and collaboration with parents. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and experience, along with excellent communication skills. Benefits include generous holiday, pension scheme, and additional perks.

Benefits

41 days holiday

Defined benefit pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

On-site gym

Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Strong experience in baby care within a nursery environment.
• Experience working with SEN children as a Teaching Assistant is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth running of the nursery and high standards of care.
• Act as a key worker for a small group of children.
• Promote good relationships between parents and staff.

Skills

Communication

Planning

Imaginative Approach

Education

NNEB or NVQ Level 3 in Early Years and Education

Level 2 qualifications

Job description

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Nursery Practitioners

Our Nursery Practitioners are vital in ensuring the smooth running of the nursery and providing the highest standards of physical, social, emotional, and intellectual care for all children at the facility. They ensure that the care and education delivered meet legislative requirements of Ofsted and the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). In this role, you will act as a key worker for a small group of children and work in partnership with parents and carers, encouraging their participation in their child's development.

You will actively participate in the daily operations and organization of the nursery within established policies and procedures, providing a safe, caring, and stimulating environment. You will promote good relationships between parents and staff within the group. The working pattern for this role is Monday to Friday, either full or part-time, with a longer day on Thursdays for staff meetings.

About you

Applicants should ideally hold a NNEB or NVQ Level 3 in Early Years and Education or equivalent, with strong experience in baby care within a nursery environment. Those with Level 2 qualifications or equivalent and ample experience may also be considered. Experience working with SEN children as a Teaching Assistant or SEN Assistant is beneficial. Candidates should have a proactive, imaginative, and practical approach to planning and delivering early years curriculum, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to providing high-quality service to parents and carers. Experience with Forest School and knowledge of the Reggio Emilia approach are desirable but not essential.

What we offer

We provide exciting opportunities and a range of benefits, including:

• 41 days holiday (including 27 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays, and 6 closure days)
• Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
• On-site gym
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service