Early Years Professional/ Nursery Practitioner

Banana Moon Franchise; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee assistance

Childcare discount

ELD programme

Less paperwork

Parent App

Biometric entry system

Uniform provided

Competitive pay

Career progression

Job summary

Banana Moon Day Nursery in Hounslow 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 in a nurturing environment.

Salary: £29,000 - £31,000 depending on experience. Benefits include EAP, childcare discount, and a range of development opportunities within a modern setting.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education or equivalent.
• Experience in a nursery or early years setting.
• Strong understanding of the EYFS framework.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement age-appropriate activities to support development.
• Observe and record children's progress for planning.
• Provide a safe, caring, inclusive environment.
• Collaborate with colleagues to maintain high standards.
• Engage with parents to support children's needs.
• Adhere to safeguarding, health and safety policies.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

EYFS knowledge

DBS check

Independent work

Education

Level 3 in Early Years Education

Job description

Banana Moon Day Nursery in Hounslow 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.

Salary: £29,000 - £31,000 depending on experience

Key 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 all safeguarding policies, health and safety regulations, and nursery procedures

Requirements

• 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

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Childcare discount
• A 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
• Free uniform