Nursery Nurse

Stratton Mills; Leicester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a friend scheme

28 days holiday pay accrued

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

A childcare employment agency is seeking a Nursery Practitioner in Leicester who can provide a safe and stimulating environment for children under five. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and an NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Child Development. This role includes both full-time and part-time shifts with career progression opportunities and holiday pay. Successful applicants will undergo an enhanced DBS check to ensure the safety and wellbeing of children.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and their families.
• Able to respond to group and individual needs.
• Commitment to maintaining a clean and safe environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, stimulating, and educational environment for children.
• Work with colleagues to integrate the nursery with wider children's services.
• Identify and support the needs of local families.

Skills

Written and verbal communication skills

Experience with children under five

Knowledge of EYFS framework

Understanding of safeguarding issues

Awareness of equality and diversity issues

Education

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Child Development

Job description

Stratton Mills are an employment agency who provide Care Staff around the UK. We have a great opportunity for Nursery Nurses. Successful candidates will be offered full time/part time shifts on a temp to perm/permanent basis.

Duties for the Nursery Nurse Role:

We are looking for a Nursery Practitioner to provide a safe, stimulating, educational and fun environment for children attending Crèche Play. Our client's nursery provides childcare and welfare for children of up to five years of age, so it's imperative that the facilities and surroundings provide a clean, safe and welcoming environment. High quality early learning and care which is in line with Early Years Foundation Stage requirements will be key to your role.

You'll have excellent written and verbal communication skills as you'll work with colleagues and partners to integrate the nursery with the wider children's services brand to help identify and support the needs of local families with young children.

You'll have experience of working with children under five years of age and their families with an NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Child Development (or equivalent) and be able to respond to both group and individual needs. Knowledge of the EYFS framework and principles plus safeguarding issues, procedures and an understanding of equality and diversity issues would be beneficial in this role

• Refer a friend scheme
• 28 days holiday pay accrued
• Career progression opportunities

Applicants are subject to an enhanced DBS check.

We here at Stratton Mills would like to thank all that apply! If you have not been contacted within 7 days of application, please assume that you have not been selected for this role at this present time.