Nursery Nurse / Nursery Practitioner

Banana Moon Day Nurseries; Grendon; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great location near shops and parks

Employee rewards gateway

Bespoke curriculum to reduce paperwork

Internal and external training

Competitive salaries

Annual award evening

Bupa 24 Helpline Support

Job summary

A childcare provider in the UK is looking for a Nursery Practitioner to join their team. The role involves providing high-quality care and education, managing daily activities, and ensuring child safety. The ideal candidate will have a Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Childcare and a passion for early years development. This position offers a 4-day workweek, competitive salaries, and opportunities for training and development.

Qualifications

• Full and 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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Effective communication

Childcare management

Engaging children in activities

Proficiency in English

Education

Level 2/3 early years qualification

Paediatric first aid certificate

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 are preferably looking for a professional who has a Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Childcare but would consider an unqualified candidate with the right experience and who is willing to complete a qualification while working with us.

Our full time position would give you the opportunity of working up to full time hours (40 per week) over 4 days, giving you an extra day off each week to support your work-home 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

Requirements

• A full and relevant level 2/3 early years qualification as defined by the Department of Education.
• DBS enhanced disclosure within the child workforce sector.
• Satisfactory references that cover 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 English language, both spoken and written.

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

Benefits

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