Nursery Nurse Early Years Practitioner

Pumpkin Recruitment Ltd; Wimbledon; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 weeks paid holidays

Term Time Only option

Job summary

Pumpkin Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Nursery Nurse, Early Years Practitioner to join a vibrant early childhood education team. You will support the development and well-being of young children in a nurturing, safe environment.

You will have the option to work either all year round or Term Time Only, with 12 weeks paid holidays. Responsibilities include delivering engaging activities, supervising children, fostering positive relationships, and communicating with parents about daily progress.

Qualifications

• Childcare qualifications or certifications preferred (e.g., CACHE, NVQ Level 2/3 in Childcare).
• BA in Early Years Education from UK or overseas university; or QTS, Montessori Teaching Qualification, EYPS.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of age-appropriate activities promoting development.
• Supervise children during playtime, meals, naps, and outdoor activities to ensure safety.
• Foster positive relationships, encouraging independence, curiosity and confidence.
• Maintain a clean, organized, stimulating environment in line with health and safety regulations.
• Communicate effectively with parents about child progress and daily experiences.
• Assist management with Early Years education best practices and curriculum planning.

Skills

Communication with parents

Interaction with children

Teamwork

Health and safety awareness

Education

CACHE

NVQ Level 2/3 in Childcare

BA in Early Years Education

QTS

Montessori Teaching Qualification

EYPS

Job description

Nursery Nurse , Early Years Practitioner

We are seeking a Nursery Nurse, Early Years Practitioner to join our vibrant early childhood education team. In this role, you will support the development and well-being of young children within a nurturing and safe environment. Your responsibilities will include assisting with daily activities, fostering positive interactions, and ensuring each child's individual needs are met.

This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on children's early learning journeys while working within a collaborative team committed to high standards of care. You will have the option to work either all year round or Term Time Only, 12 weeks paid holidays.

Overview

Duties and Responsiblities include,

• Support the delivery of engaging and age-appropriate activities that promote children's social, emotional, and cognitive development.
• Assist in supervising children during playtime, mealtimes, naps, and outdoor activities to ensure their safety at all times.
• Foster positive relationships with children, encouraging independence, curiosity, and confidence.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and stimulating environment that adheres to health and safety regulations.
• Communicate effectively with parents and guardians about their child's progress and daily experiences.
• Support management in implementing early childhood education best practices and curriculum planning.

Requirements

• Childcare qualifications or certifications preferred (e.g., CACHE, NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Childcare). Or BA in Early Years Education from Uk or Overseas University. Or QTS, Montessori Teaching Qualification, EYPS.

Nursery Nurse, Early Years Practitioner