Level 3 nursery practitioner

Education Matters Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare organization is seeking qualified childcare practitioners for their Woking nursery. The role involves providing high-quality childcare and education, ensuring children's development is celebrated, and working collaboratively with a dedicated team. Candidates should hold a Level 3 qualification and have at least one year of experience in a daycare setting.

Benefits

Employee discount

Sick pay

Free uniform

Free enhanced DBS check

Free access to CPD training

Annual salary review

Staff childcare package 60% discount for up to 2 children

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 qualification with at least 1 year of recent working experience in a day-care setting.
• Experience working in a childcare setting (children 5 years and under) is essential.

Responsibilities

• Providing the highest level of childcare and early education experiences for all children.
• Working as part of a well-qualified staff team and contributing to the nursery's development.
• Using knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage to plan and implement learning activities.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Childcare experience

Education

Level 3 Early Years & Childcare qualification

Job description

Benefits
Pulled from the full job description

• Employee discount
• Sick pay

Full job description

Do you hold a UK or UK verified Level 3 (or higher) Early Years & Childcare qualification? Are you looking for a new and exciting challenge? Would you like to join a vibrant and dynamic workplace that offers the youngest children the very best start in their educational journey?
We are looking for qualified childcare practitioners with a minimum of 1 year of recent working experience in a day care setting to join our nursery. In addition to offering competitive salaries and excellent working conditions, our nurseries offer a friendly environment in which your contribution will be valued and appreciated. If you are cheerful, responsible and reliable, and looking for a position where no day is the same and every day makes a difference, we would love to hear from you.
We currently have employment opportunities available in our Woking nursery.
we offer small nurturing home room bases giving our teams the opportunity to get to know the children well, and full support and training to plan each day around inspiring awe and wonder to offer an active and fun-filled nursery day.
Benefits - In addition to a competitive salary starting at GBP26,700 (salary dependent on qualification level & experience), we will provide:

• A supportive and friendly workplace, with plenty of opportunities to undertake training & professional development
• 5 days Company Sick Pay, rising to 10 with length of service.
• Free uniform.
• Free enhanced DBS check.
• Free staff events
• Free access to a wide range of CPD training.
• Annual salary review.
• Staff childcare package 60% discount for up to 2 children at a time (space permitting).

Day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Providing the highest level of childcare and early education experiences for all children in the nursery.
• Working as part of a well-qualified & experienced staff team and contributing to the running and development of the nursery.
• Ensuring that children's learning and development are celebrated with the child and their families.
• Using your knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage & child development to plan and implement play-based, interest-led, learning activities on a daily basis.
• Establishing strong professional relationships with the children, their parents and your colleagues.

Skills/Qualifications:

• Minimum Level 3 qualification (DfE Early Years Qualification Framework approved) with at least 1 year of recent working experience in a day-care setting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience working in a childcare setting (children 5 years and under) is essential; knowledge of the Montessori approach to education would be an advantage

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent