Early Years Practitioner/ Professional

Banana Moon Day Nursery Limited; Croydon; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Childcare discount

Early Learning and Development program

Job summary

Banana Moon Day Nursery in Croydon is seeking a passionate Level 3 Nursery Practitioner / Early Years Professional to join our vibrant team. You will deliver high-quality care and education, supporting learning and development within a nurturing environment.

You will plan stimulating activities, assess progress, maintain safeguarding standards, and work closely with colleagues and parents to ensure excellent care. DBS checked and eligible to work in the UK required.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team.
• Up-to-date DBS check and eligibility to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement stimulating and age-appropriate activities to support children’s development.
• Observe, assess, and record children’s progress to inform planning.
• Provide a safe, caring, and inclusive environment that promotes children’s wellbeing.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to maintain high standards of care and education.
• Engage with parents and carers to build strong partnerships and support children’s needs.
• Adhere to safeguarding policies, health and safety regulations, and nursery procedures.

Skills

Communication

EYFS knowledge

Teamwork

Education

Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education or equivalent

Job description

Banana Moon Day Nursery in Croydon is seeking a passionate and experienced Level 3 Nursery Practitioner / Early Years Professional to join our vibrant team. In this role, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality care and education to children, supporting their learning and development in a nurturing environment.

• Plan and implement stimulating and age-appropriate activities to support children’s development.
• Observe, assess, and record children’s progress to inform planning.
• Provide a safe, caring, and inclusive environment that promotes children’s wellbeing.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to maintain high standards of care and education.
• Engage with parents and carers to build strong partnerships and support children’s needs.
• Adhere to all safeguarding policies, health and safety regulations, and nursery procedures.y: £29,000 - £31,000 depending on experience

• Plan and implement stimulating and age-appropriate activities to support children’s development.
• Observe, assess, and record children’s progress to inform planning.
• Provide a safe, caring, and inclusive environment that promotes children’s wellbeing.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to maintain high standards of care and education.
• Engage with parents and carers to build strong partnerships and support children’s needs.
• Adhere to all safeguarding policies, health and safety regulations, and nursery procedures.

• Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education or equivalent.
• Previous experience working in a nursery or early years setting.
• Strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team.
• Passion for fostering children’s development and learning.
• Up-to-date DBS check and eligibility to work in the UK.

• Employee Assistance Programme
• Childcare discountA unique Early Learning and Development programme for our children
• Less paperwork is involved, meaning that you can spend more time with the children
• Use of tablets that are linked to our bespoke 'Parent App', giving instant messages to and from parents about their child's day and development
• State-of-the-art technology, including a biometric entry system, an interactive screen for our Preschool children as well as our Parent App and tablets
• Excellent rates of pay (based on experience and qualification)
• Great career prospects
• Uniform provided
• If you feel that you are looking for a challenge, or simply want to further your experience with the possibility of promotion and working your way up in a company, this is where you should apply!