Nursery Practitioner

Connected Recruitment; Acton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-day week option

Career progression across nurseries

In-house and external training

Social events and Christmas party

Bonuses and vouchers

Job summary

Connected Recruitment presents an exciting Early Years Educator role with a flexi 4-day week option and strong career development across nurseries. You will lead learning through play, create engaging activities and build trusted relationships with children and families.

Ideal candidates hold NVQ/Cache Level 3 or equivalent, with solid EYFS knowledge and a genuine passion for delivering outstanding early education. DBS and references may be required as part of the process.

Qualifications

• NVQ/Cache Level 3 Diploma in Early Years, NNEB, Montessori Diploma, Early Years Degree or QTS.
• Strong knowledge of EYFS and children's learning and development.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivation, innovation and a positive outlook.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong planning and organisational skills.
• Lots of energy; and above all, a passion for delivering amazing educational experiences to children.

Responsibilities

• Delivering our 'Learning through play' ethos.
• Developing innovative activities to challenge our children.
• Building excellent relationships with children, parents and colleagues.
• Promoting child welfare and ensuring all safeguarding procedures are followed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written communication

Planning and organisational skills

Energy and enthusiasm

Education

NVQ/Cache Level 3 Diploma in Early Years

NNEB

Montessori Diploma

Early Years Degree or QTS

Tools

EYFS knowledge

Job description

Flexi Option: Option to flex your hours over 4 day week

Qualification: NVQ/Cache Level 3 or equivalent

You are amazing - even if you don't know it yet! As an Early Years Educator you are preparing the next generation for the challenges ahead; teaching them to ask questions, take risks and be mindful of the people and the world around them. We know just how hard - and how rewarding - this job is, which is why we will support you every step of the way.

Our client believe's that a well-cared for team results in well-cared for children. That is why they strive to offer their staff every opportunity to develop and reach their full potential. They offer in-house and external training (wherever possible within working hours), when you join our client you join the whole group, so you have career opportunities across our nurseries. You also have the confidence of knowing that you are joining a team that offers Outstanding childcare.

Flexi Working

Time off work is important to keep to you fresh, enthusiastic and raring to go. This is why we have introduced a 4-day week option. This allows you to choose to work your 40 hours over 4 days, giving you an extra day off every week!

The Role

We are looking for a qualified and experienced Early Years Practitioner who can fill our children's days with fun and wonder! You will be responsible for:

• Delivering our 'Learning through play' ethos;
• Developing innovative activities to challenge our children;
• Building excellent relationships with children, parents and colleagues;
• Promoting child welfare and ensuring all safeguarding procedures are followed.

• Great career path and promotion prospects;
• Further Training offered;
• 4-day week option;
• Fun social events throughout the year and an annual Christmas party;
• Celebration of hard work - bonuses, vouchers and social events;

What you will bring

• NVQ/Cache Level 3 Diploma in Early Years, NNEB, Montessori Diploma, Early Years Degree or QTS;
• Strong knowledge of EYFS and children's learning and development;
• Excellent interpersonal skills;
• Self-motivation, innovation and a positive outlook;
• Good verbal and written communication skills;
• Strong planning and organisational skills;
• Lots of energy; and above all,
• A passion for delivering amazing educational experiences to children.

An Enhanced DBS check and reference checks will be carried out prior to employment.