Nursery Nurse - Level 3

Shapes Day Nurseries Limited; Peacehaven; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected nursery provider in Peacehaven seeks fun and imaginative Nursery Practitioners. This role requires a Level 2 or 3 in Childcare. You will be responsible for building relationships with children and parents, fostering a safe, stimulating environment, and planning creative activities. The position offers flexible hours, competitive salary of £25,000 plus benefits like annual leave and training opportunities. Join a supportive team at an Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ nursery.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Annual pay reviews

28 days annual leave PLUS extra days over Christmas

Regular team events

Parent partnership events

Funded qualifications and training opportunities

£100 refer a friend scheme

Regular support from management

Qualifications

• Level 2 or 3 in Childcare and Education or equivalent is required.
• Previous experience with children aged 3 months – 5 years is desired.
• Good knowledge of the EYFS curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Build excellent relationships with children and parents.
• Be fun and enthusiastic to ensure children enjoy their time.
• Create fun and educational activities for the children.
• Be a key worker supporting children's development.
• Ensure a safe and stimulating environment at all times.
• Work within a team.
• Use the EYFS curriculum to support development.

Skills

Passion for working with children

Imagination for activities

Knowledge of EYFS curriculum

Education

Level 2 or 3 in Childcare and Education or equivalent

Job description

Shapes Day Nursery in Reigate are currently looking for fun and imaginative Nursery Practitioners to join our team. If you love reading the Gruffalo or singing The Wheels on the Bus, we want you!

We are currently looking for Qualified practitioners. If you have a Level 2 or 3 and are looking for a new exciting setting, we would love to hear from you.

Our Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ nursery has five age appropriate rooms enabling the children to grow and develop at their own pace. We have a fully equipped garden, smart board and our very own soft play, all of which the children enjoy daily alongside role play, lots of messy play and much more.

What we can offer

• Flexible working hours - 42.50 hours per week over 5 days or 38 hours per week over 4 days.
• £25,000 PLUS (DOE)
• Annual pay reviews
• 28 days annual leave PLUS extra days over Christmas
• Regular team events
• Parent partnership events
• Funded qualifications and training opportunities
• £100 refer a friend scheme
• Regular support from management

The ideal candidate will have

• Level 2 or 3 in Childcare and Education or equivalent
• Previous experience of working with children aged 3 months – 5 years is desired
• Good knowledge of the EYFS curriculum
• Have a passion for working with children and making a difference

Responsibilities will include

• Building excellent relationships with children and parents
• Being fun and enthusiastic with the children to ensure they enjoy their time at Shapes
• Using your imagination to create fun and education activities for the children to enjoy
• Being a key worker to a group of children, supporting with the development and care
• Ensuring the children have a safe and stimulating environment at all times
• Working within a team
• Using the EYFS curriculum to support the children’s development

If this is the role you are looking for then apply today or for more information please contact Bethany on [e-mail]. We look forward to hearing from you.

All vacancies are subject to references and an Enhanced DBS