Level 2 Nursery Practitioner: Shape Young Minds

Tops Day Nurseries; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 36,878,352 - 38,572,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

60% childcare discount

Blue Light Card & Each Person platform

Health & wellbeing support

Generous holiday allowance

Job summary

Tops Salisbury Nursery, part of Tops Day Nurseries, is hiring a Nursery Practitioner to support learning and development for children up to age five. You’ll help create a safe, caring environment with play-based learning guided by EYFS principles.

Join a collaborative team dedicated to warmth, kindness, and high-quality early education, with opportunities for professional growth and staff discounts.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a Level 2 Early Years Qualification is required.
• Have a strong understanding of safeguarding procedures.

Responsibilities

• Providing day-to-day care, including feeding, changing diapers, and helping children with toilet training, while ensuring a safe, clean, and stimulating environment.
• Developing and leading fun, age-appropriate activities that promote learning and development, focusing on social, emotional, physical, and cognitive skills.
• Observing children’s development and identifying any areas of concern. Helping children develop motor skills, language, and social interactions through play and structured learning.
• Ensuring that children are safe and emotionally supported, creating an atmosphere that encourages exploration and independent learning.
• Keeping records of each child’s progress, including documenting milestones, behaviours, and developmental needs as part of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.
• Maintaining regular communication with parents or guardians about their child’s progress, needs, and any arising concerns.

Skills

Safeguarding procedures

Education

Level 2 Early Years Qualification

Job description

Tops Salisbury Nursery, part of Tops Day Nurseries, is hiring a Nursery Practitioner to support learning and development for children up to age five. You’ll help create a safe, caring environment with play-based learning guided by EYFS principles.

Join a collaborative team dedicated to warmth, kindness, and high-quality early education, with opportunities for professional growth and staff discounts.