Nursery Nurse

Happy Nurses; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A childcare provider is seeking a full-time Nursery Practitioner in Tonbridge to ensure high-quality care and activities for children. The ideal candidate will have a minimum level 3 qualification in Early Years Education and excellent communication skills. This role includes liaising with parents and participating in professional development. Salary ranges from £26,000 to £28,000 per year, with benefits including company pension and on-site parking.

Benefits

Company pension

On-site parking

Referral program

Qualifications

• Minimum level 3 qualification in a UK recognised early years qualification.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with parents/carers as appropriate.
• Participate in professional development and training.
• Provide high quality care and activities for children.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Safeguarding commitment

Education

Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Nursery Practitioner to work full time. Please only apply if you have a minimum level 3 qualification in a UK recognised early years qualification.

Responsibilities

• Liaising with parents/carers as appropriate
• Ensure that the nursery’s planning for the individual needs of each child is maintained to a high standard
• Participate in professional development and training
• Share good childcare practice with colleagues, display exemplary behaviour and act as a role model to junior staff
• Provide high quality care and activities for children which recognise both individual and group requirements in a secure, safe and stimulating environment
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the EYFS framework (including the Safeguarding & Welfare Requirements), for guidance in your practice
• Work in partnership with parents and carers, recognising that parents are their children’s first educators, and encourage parental involvement in the nursery
• Be aware of safeguarding issues and follow the nursery’s safeguarding procedures
• Ensure close monitoring of children about whom there are concerns
• Work in partnership with other early years professionals and outside agencies
• Assist children with personal care, including changing nappies, assisting with potty training and other associated welfare duties
• Carry out on-going cleaning of the nursery, toys and equipment
• Fully comply with the nursery’s outings policy to ensure the safety of children outside nursery premises
• Be responsible for the management of trips and outings as appropriate e.g., by deploying staff appropriately, maintaining documentation, briefing staff and parents/carers in advance, taking appropriate action to minimise any risks

Requirements

• A minimum of level 3 qualification in Early Years Education or equivalent
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

Please apply with your CV and we will return to you within 3 working days.

Job Details

• Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
• Pay: £26,000.00-£28,000.00 per year
• Benefits: Company pension; On-site parking; Referral programme

Additional Information

• Language requirement: English not required
• Education: Certificate of Higher Education (preferred)
• Experience: Nursery: 1 year (preferred); Nursery experience: 1 year (preferred); Childcare: 1 year (preferred); Management: 1 year (preferred)
• Licence/Certification: Driving Licence (preferred)
• Work Location: In person