Level 3 Nursery Practitioner - Early Years Expert | Exeter

Tops Day Nurseries; Exeter; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£700 Welcome Bonus

Up to 60% childcare discount

Blue Light Card & Each Person platform

Health & wellbeing support

Generous holiday allowance

Job summary

Tops Exeter Nursery, part of Tops Day Nurseries, is looking for a Nursery Practitioner to support babies and young children in a safe, caring setting near the University of Exeter. You will contribute to activities that promote early learning, social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development.

Join a large, employee-owned childcare group offering career growth, a welcoming team, and a wide range of staff benefits including a welcome bonus and substantial childcare discounts.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a Level 3 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.
• 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. They help children develop their motor skills, language, and social interactions through play and structured learning.
• Ensuring that children are safe and emotionally supported. They create an atmosphere that encourages children to explore and learn independently.
• Keeping records of each child’s progress, including documenting milestones, behaviours, and developmental needs. This is often part of the EYFS framework in the UK.
• Maintaining regular communication with parents or guardians about their child’s progress, needs, and any concerns that arise.

Education

Level 3 Early Years Qualification

Job description

Tops Exeter Nursery, part of Tops Day Nurseries, is looking for a Nursery Practitioner to support babies and young children in a safe, caring setting near the University of Exeter. You will contribute to activities that promote early learning, social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development.

Join a large, employee-owned childcare group offering career growth, a welcoming team, and a wide range of staff benefits including a welcome bonus and substantial childcare discounts.