Level 3 Nursery Practitioner

Dees Day Nursery (wim) Ltd; Wimbledon; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A local nursery in Wimbledon is seeking a Nursery Assistant to support daily activities and help create a stimulating learning environment. The role includes planning educational sessions and assessing children's development. Candidates should have previous experience working with children and strong communication skills. The nursery offers flexible hours, discounted childcare, and opportunities for personal development.

Benefits

Discounted childcare

Flexible hours

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Experience in childcare is essential.
• Ability to communicate effectively with children and parents.
• Commitment to inclusive practices.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute learning sessions for children.
• Observe and assess children's progress.
• Communicate with parents during handovers.

Skills

Previous experience working with children

Strong team player

Strong communication skills in English

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Genuine drive to support children's learning

Job description

Overview

Key Details: Hours: 40 hours/week which is subject to change after probation. Location: The nursery is in the centre of Wimbledon, just 5 minutes away from the main train station. Main responsibility: To assist the room supervisor with the daily running of the room and contribute to planning and running activities that will provide a stimulating home from home environment and promote early learning.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute active learning sessions that will promote learning and development in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.
• Support your colleagues in the planned activities.
• Observe and assess children's progress, keeping accurate records to inform future planning and development.
• Uphold our quality of care within the nursery to ensure that all children are nurtured in a positive environment.
• Communicate with carers during handover to develop and maintain strong partnerships with parents/carers.
• Adhere to all health and safety policies and procedures and undertake a shared responsibility for cleanliness, health and safety throughout the nursery.
• Undertake any other duties as reasonably requested by your room leader.

What we’re looking for

• Previous experience working with children
• Strong team player with a ‘can-do’ attitude. Willingness to support colleagues
• Demonstrates strong initiative and ability to think on their feet
• Strong communication skills in English are essential for interacting with children and parents.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively while maintaining a calm demeanour.
• A genuine drive to support children's learning and development through engaging activities.
• A commitment to creating an inclusive environment that respects diversity.

Why Dees?

Dees Day Nursery (Wimbledon) offers a fantastic benefits package including discounted childcare, Christmas off and flexible hours. There’s a lot of scope to take on more responsibilities and progress, if you’re a great fit for our nursery! We also love to help our staff grow in our work environment, so we will support you to pursue extra qualifications that will help you become a better childcare practitioner.