Level 3 Nursery Practitioner/ Early Years Professional

Banana Moon Franchise; Croydon; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Childcare discount

Early Learning and Development program

Less paperwork

Job summary

Banana Moon Day Nursery in Croydon is seeking a passionate Level 3 Nursery Practitioner / Early Years Professional to deliver high-quality care and education to children in a nurturing environment.

You will plan activities, monitor progress, collaborate with colleagues, support families, and uphold safeguarding and health and safety standards while providing an inclusive setting. Salary is £29,000 - £31,000 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team.
• Understanding of safeguarding and nursery procedures.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement stimulating and age-appropriate activities to support children's development.
• Observe, assess, and record children's progress to inform planning.
• Provide a safe, caring, and inclusive environment that promotes children's wellbeing.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to maintain high standards of care and education.
• Engage with parents and carers to build strong partnerships.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education

Job description

Banana Moon Day Nursery in Croydon is seeking a passionate and experienced Level 3 Nursery Practitioner / Early Years Professional to join our vibrant team. In this role, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality care and education to children, supporting their learning and development in a nurturing environment.

• Plan and implement stimulating and age-appropriate activities to support children's development
• Observe, assess, and record children's progress to inform planning
• Provide a safe, caring, and inclusive environment that promotes children's wellbeing
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to maintain high standards of care and education
• Engage with parents and carers to build strong partnerships and support children's needs
• Adhere to all safeguarding policies, health and safety regulations, and nursery procedures
• Salary: £29,000 - £31,000 depending on experience

Requirements

• Adhere to all safeguarding policies, health and safety regulations, and nursery procedures
• Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education or equivalent
• Previous experience working in a nursery or early years setting
• Strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team
• Passion for fostering children's development and learning
• Up-to-date DBS check and eligibility to work in the UK

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Programme
• Childcare discount
• A unique Early Learning and Development programme for our children
• Less paperwork is involved, meaning that you can spend more time with the children
• Use of tablets that are linked to our bespoke 'Parent App', giving instant messages to and from parents about their child's day and development
• State-of-the-art technology, including a biometric entry system, an interactive screen for our Preschool children as well as our Parent App and tablets
• Excellent rates of pay (based on experience and qualification)
• Great career prospects
• Uniform provided
• If you feel that you are looking for a challenge, or simply want to further your experience with the possibility of promotion and working your way up in a company, this is where you should apply!