Level 2/3 Qualified Nursery Practitioner - Croydon

Plus Staff Recruitment; Croydon; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing professional development

Competitive salary

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Plus Staff Recruitment is seeking a qualified Nursery Practitioner (Level 2 or 3) to join a Croydon nursery. You will act as a key worker for a small group of children, planning activities using the EYFS framework and documenting learning journeys.

The role requires experience with 0-5 age groups, strong safeguarding knowledge, and excellent communication with families. A full-time, permanent position with a competitive salary is offered, including DBS checks and references.

Qualifications

• Level 2/3 Childcare Qualification (required).
• Experience with children aged 0-5 is essential.
• Strong EYFS knowledge and safeguarding practices.
• Excellent communication with children, parents and colleagues.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Act as a key worker for a small group of children.
• Plan daily activities and provide play and learning opportunities using EYFS.
• Write learning journeys for key children and contribute to room planning.
• Ensure a safe, stimulating and supportive environment for development.
• Monitor progress and share information with parents and carers.
• Carry out duties associated with caring for your key group and supporting the daily nursery routine.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding awareness

Childcare experience

Effective communication

Education

Level 2/3 Childcare Qualification

Job description

Qualified Nursery Practitioner Level 2/3

Location: Croydon (West Wickham)

Salary: £28,500.to £31,075.

Contract: Full-time, Permanent,

We are recruiting on behalf of our client who is looking for a fantastic full-time Nursery Practitioner opportunity available for an enthusiastic and versatile Level 2 or Level 3 qualified practitioner in our nursery in Croydon.

Responsibilities of the Level 2/3 Nursery Practitioner:

• To act as a key worker and provide care for a small group of children
• Using your knowledge of the EYFS, help plan daily activities and provide suitable play and learning opportunities
• To write learning journeys for your key children and contribute to room planning
• To ensure children develop and learn in a safe, stimulating and supportive environment
• To monitor children’s progress and share information about their development with parents and carers
• To carry out all duties associated with caring for your key group and supporting the daily nursery routine

What we’re looking for:

• Level 2 or Level 3 Childcare Qualification (required)
• Experience is essential working with children aged 0-5
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework and safeguarding practices
• Excellent communication skills with children, parents, and colleagues
• A warm, nurturing approach with a genuine love for supporting children’s development
• Previous experience working in an early years setting
• The right to work in the UK

What we offer:

• A supportive, welcoming team environment
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities for a Nursery Practitioner
• Competitive salary (based on experience and qualifications)
• Opportunities for career progression

All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check, join the DBS Update Service and provide two suitable references confirming their suitability to work with children.

Plus Staff Recruitment are an Equal Opportunities Employer