Nursery Nurse / Nursery Practitioner

Banana Moon Day Nurseries; England; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A childcare service provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a dedicated Nursery Practitioner to join their team. Responsibilities include managing children's routines and providing excellent childcare in a nurturing environment. Candidates should hold a Level 2/3 qualification in Childcare, with a focus on communication and safety. This full-time role offers competitive salaries and a 4-day working week.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Employee rewards gateway

Internal and external training opportunities

4-day working week

Bupa 24/7 Helpline Support

Qualifications

• DBS enhanced disclosure within the child workforce sector.
• Satisfactory references covering the last 5 years of employment.
• Preferred: Paediatric 12h first aid certificate.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with children, parents, and colleagues.
• Manage daily activities and routines within the nursery setting.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of all children.

Skills

Communication

Childcare management

Engagement in educational activities

Education

Level 2/3 early years qualification

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated Nursery Practitioner to join our team in providing high-quality care and education for young children. The ideal candidate will have a passion for early childhood education and creating a nurturing environment for children to thrive. We prefer a professional with a Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Childcare, but we will consider an unqualified candidate with the right experience who is willing to complete a qualification while working with us.

Our full-time position offers the opportunity to work up to 40 hours over 4 days, giving you an extra day off each week to support your work-life balance.

Responsibilities:

• Communicate effectively with children, parents, and colleagues
• Manage daily activities and routines within the nursery setting
• Provide excellent childcare, ensuring the safety and well-being of all children
• Engage children in educational and stimulating activities

Minimum requirements:

• A relevant Level 2/3 early years qualification as defined by the Department of Education
• DBS enhanced disclosure within the child workforce sector
• Satisfactory references covering the last 5 years of employment
• Satisfactory responses to our staff suitability declaration
• Preferred: Paediatric 12h first aid certificate, safeguarding training, qualification, and one year's post-qualifying experience
• Proficient in spoken and written English

If you are a dedicated Nursery Practitioner with a love for nurturing young minds, we invite you to apply for this rewarding opportunity to positively impact children's early development.

• Great location near shops, library, and park (scope for trips out!)
• Employee rewards gateway
• Bespoke curriculum reducing paperwork to spend more time with children
• Internal and external training opportunities
• Competitive salaries
• Annual award evening (Midnight Moon)
• 4-day working week
• Bupa 24/7 Helpline Support