Nursery Nurse

Stratton Mills; St Albans; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training and development

Supportive team environment

Job summary

A childcare provider in St Albans is seeking passionate and caring Nursery Practitioners to create a safe and stimulating environment for children. The role involves integrating nursery services, supporting children and families, and adhering to Early Years Foundation Stage standards. Suitable candidates should possess an NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Child Development or equivalent, and demonstrate excellent communication skills. A commitment to providing high-quality childcare in a welcoming environment is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children under five years of age.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Understanding of equality and diversity issues.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe and stimulating environment for children.
• Integrate the nursery with wider children's services.
• Support the needs of families with young children.

Skills

Excellent verbal communication

Excellent written communication

Childcare experience

Knowledge of EYFS framework

Understanding of safeguarding issues

Ability to support individual needs

Experience with children under five

Education

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Child Development

Job description

Stratton Mills is recruiting for passionate and caring Nursery Nurses/ Nursery practitioners to work Full time at our clients Nursery in St Albans.

We're looking for Nursery Practitioners 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.

When you work with us you are a valued team member, we have a passion for supporting and developing our staff.

Being an equal opportunities employer, we will consider candidates from a variety of backgrounds and have worked successfully with nurses and clients from many backgrounds.

These are some of the key qualities we are looking for:

• Thoughtfulness
• A caring nature
• Kindness
• Joyful
• A good heart

It goes without saying you'll be a confident team member with a positive driven approach and attitude.

In return, we offer a range of benefits:

• Ongoing training and development to help you to be the best.
• Being a valued member of our team.

If you're passionate and committed to providing an excellent standard of childcare, please click apply below