Nursery Nurse

Monarch Education; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education agency in Chippenham seeks a dedicated Level 2 or 3 Early Years Practitioner to join a professional nursery team. The role involves planning activities that promote children's development through play and outdoor learning. Ideal candidates will have a Childcare qualification, strong communication skills, and a passion for working with children aged 0-5. This full-time position emphasizes a warm, inclusive environment conducive to children's growth.

Qualifications

• A genuine passion for supporting early childhood development.
• Willingness to engage in ongoing training and professional development.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging activities for children based on their interests.
• Support children's progress through careful observation.
• Establish positive relationships with parents and carers.

Skills

Passion for working with children aged 0-5 years

Excellent communication skills

Creativity and enthusiasm for outdoor learning

Education

Level 2 or 3 Childcare qualification

Job description

Position: Level 2 or 3 Early Years Practitioner
Location: Chippenham, Wiltshire
Hours: Full-time (40 hours per week) | Part-time options available
Shifts: Monday - Friday, between 8:00 am - 6:00 pm

Are you a dedicated, caring, and professional individual with a passion for early childhood development? Do you believe in the importance of outdoor learning and supporting children's development through play? If so, we invite you to consider this opportunity.

About the Role

We are collaborating with a highly regarded nursery in Chippenham that is seeking to appoint a Level 2 or 3 Early Years Practitioner to join their welcoming and professional team. The successful candidate will work with children from infancy to preschool age, supporting their growth and development through engaging, explorative activities both indoors and outdoors.

The nursery places a strong emphasis on outdoor learning, fostering curiosity, independence, and confidence in each child, with the aim of preparing them for future education and lifelong learning.

Main Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate activities tailored to individual children's interests and developmental needs
• Support children's progress through careful observation and accurate record-keeping
• Establish positive relationships with parents and carers to promote effective communication
• Collaborate with colleagues to create a warm, inclusive, and stimulating environment
• Uphold and promote the nursery's ethos and core values daily

Candidate Requirements

Essential

• A genuine passion for working with children aged 0-5 years
• Excellent communication and active listening skills
• A creative approach and enthusiasm for outdoor learning
• Willingness to engage in ongoing training and professional development
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and care

Desirable

• Level 2 or 3 Childcare qualification
• Previous experience working within a nursery or childcare setting
• Knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), safeguarding procedures, and child development principles
• Familiarity with key worker models and observation techniques

Monarch Education are committed to providing equal opportunities for all candidates and welcomes applications regardless of sex, race, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, religion and belief pregnancy and maternity or disability as well as adhering to strict Safeguarding procedures.

Affinity Workforce Solutions and Monarch Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people and expects all its temporary workers to share these commitments. As this role involves working with children on a daily basis, regulated activity is that any successful applicant's applications will, accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to 2 employment references, an enhanced DBS check and a right to work in the UK check.

This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom. Monarch Education operate in the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are currently UK residents and eligible to work in the UK. Whilst we will endeavour to contact you following your response, due to the high volume of applications we regret that this cannot always be possible. If you have not had notification from us within 30 days please take your application as not being successful this time but we will keep your details on file for future opportunities.