Nursery Practitioner

Hedgehog Recruitment; Amersham; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Hedgehog Recruitment is seeking an Early Years Practitioner for a fabulous, outstanding rated children's day nursery and preschool. We are looking for enthusiastic staff to join our team and help develop young minds, while benefiting from ongoing support, training, and clear career progression.

We are recruiting for one full-time Senior Nursery Practitioner Level 3+ and one Nursery Practitioner Level 2+. Hours are 7:30-18:00, open all year, with 4 or 5 days per week.

Qualifications

• EYFS knowledge is required.
• Experience with children under five preferred.
• Able to work well in a team.
• Passion for childcare and developing young minds.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Room Leader and management in delivering high-quality childcare.
• Provide a positive learning environment with opportunities for independence.
• Carry out daily planning and key person duties.
• Ensure a safe, secure and caring environment for children.

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in childcare or equivalent

Job description

Early Years Practitioner / Nursery Practitioner / Nursery Senior practitioner

We are currently looking for enthusiastic staff at our fabulous, outstanding rated children's day nursery and preschool.

We will continuously invest in our staff to ensure they receive ongoing support, training, quarterly supervisions, annual appraisals and offer a career path with genuine long term growth and stability.

We are looking to recruit enthusiastic and motivated individuals with a real passion for developing young minds, who as well as bringing their own experiences to the Nursery, are eager to develop their knowledge base with continued learning.

We have 2 NEW roles and are currently looking for one full time senior nursery practitioner Level 3+ and one Nursery practitioner Level 2 +.

Hours:

We are open from 7.30-6 pm, all year round, this would be working 4 or 5 days per week.

The Early Years / Nursery Practitioners/assistants duties involve;

• Assisting the Room Leader and Nursery Management in providing day to day high quality childcare.
• Provide a positive learning environment that offers choice, experiences, independence and meets all the children needs.
• Be able to have key person responsibility and carry out daily and individual planning.
• Ensuring a safe, secure and caring environment for the well-being of the children.

The ideal Nursery practitioner candidate will;

• Be passionate about childcare and helping children to achieve, play and be safe.
• Have a good working knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stages (EYFS)
• Have previous experience of working with children under the age of five.
• Be qualified at NNEB/NVQ level 2/3 or equivalent in childcare or higher.
• Be able to work well in a team

Salary is negotiable based on hours, experience and qualifications, we offer excellent career opportunities for the right candidates.