Nursery Nurse

Seed Recruitment Consultants ltd; Croydon; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery provider in Croydon is seeking a passionate Nursery Practitioner to contribute to activities and support children’s development. The role offers guarantees for progression and a friendly team atmosphere. Candidates should hold a Level 3 qualification in childcare or be interested in pursuing it. Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references are mandatory.

Benefits

Supportive and friendly team

Guaranteed progression

Training days

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualified or willing to pursue a childcare career.
• Ability to support and engage with children and families.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to activities suitable for children's age range.
• Support staff and engage with parents.
• Ensure high-quality environment for children.

Skills

Passion for childcare

Teamwork

Education

Level 3 qualification in childcare

Job description

Overview

Seed Recruitment are currently have a lovely nursery that are seeking a qualified, passionate Nursery Practitioner. If you are level 3 qualified or have an interest in pursuing a career in childcare then this is the nursery for you! There are plenty of ways to progress and are offered fantastic training and support.

Responsibilities

• To contribute to a programme of activities suitable to the age range of children in your area, in conjunction with other staff.
• Support all staff and engage in a good staff team.
• Liaise with and support parents and other family members.
• To attend out of working hours activities, e.g. training, monthly staff meetings, parent's evenings, summer fayre, Christmas party, etc.
• To be flexible within working practices of Nursery.
• Be prepared to help where needed, including to undertake certain domestic jobs within the Nursery, e.g. preparation of snack meals, cleansing of equipment, etc.
• Work alongside the manager and staff team to ensure that the philosophy behind the project is fulfilled.
• Recording accidents in the accident book.
• Preparation and completion of activities to suite the child's stage of development.
• To ensure mealtimes are a time of pleasant social sharing.
• Washing and changing children as required.
• Providing comfort and warmth to a poorly child.
• To ensure the provision of a high quality environment to meet the needs of individual children from differing cultures and religious backgrounds, and stages of development.
• To be aware of the high profile of the Nursery and to uphold it's standards at all times.

Hours

40hrs (excluding break) 45 hours (including break)

Benefits

• Supportive and friendly team
• Guaranteed Progression
• Training days

Requirements

The successful candidate must undergo an enhanced DBS check, must provide at least 2 satisfactory References