Level 3 Nursery practitioner. Job in Bridge Education & Training Jobs

Maxxi Childcare LTD; Patrixbourne; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in Patrixbourne is seeking a dedicated childcare professional to create a safe and stimulating environment for children. The ideal candidate will build strong relationships with families and ensure compliance with EYFS standards. Responsibilities include planning children's learning, conducting parent meetings, and upholding the highest standards of health and safety.

Qualifications

• Experience in creating and maintaining a safe, stimulating environment for children.
• Strong interpersonal skills for building relationships with children and families.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and statutory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain a safe, happy, and stimulating environment.
• Plan, observe, and evaluate children's learning.
• Conduct parent meetings to share progress.

Job description

Create and maintain a safe, happy, and stimulating environment that enables children to thrive and reach their full potential.

Deliver a key person approach, building strong, supportive relationships with children and families.

Ensure safeguarding, welfare, SEND, British Values, and all statutory requirements are consistently met.

Plan, observe, and evaluate children's learning in line with the EYFS curriculum, maintaining accurate records through formative and summative assessments.

Conduct parent meetings to share progress, and work in partnership with parents, carers, and external professionals (e.g., SENDCOs, EYFS advisors, health practitioners).

Support smooth transitions for children moving between rooms and on to primary school.

Promote children's health and wellbeing by meeting nutritional needs, complying with Food Safety Regulations, and upholding the highest standards of hygiene and cleanliness.

Take shared responsibility for health, safety, and security across the nursery, adhering to all policies, emergency procedures, and company standards.

Role model best practice, mentoring and supporting colleagues, new staff, and apprentices.

Demonstrate and uphold the company's values, philosophy, and ethos in daily practice.

Take responsibility for personal and professional development, completing training and staying up to date with industry knowledge.