Nursery Practitioner

Tinies; Braintree; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery in Kelvedon seeks a dedicated Nursery Practitioner to join their team. This full-time role offers 40 hours per week, with a strong focus on providing engaging experiences for children, maintaining high standards of hygiene, and fostering safe relationships. The nursery values a supportive environment with ambitious plans and a happy team, ensuring continuous professional development opportunities for staff.

Benefits

24 days of annual leave plus paid birthday off

Regular salary reviews

Team fun days and awards events

50% nursery fee discount for employees' children

Confidential 24/7 employee assistance helpline

Opportunities for career progression

Pension scheme

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• Over 1 year's experience in Early Years desirable.
• Knowledge of the EYFS statutory framework essential.

Responsibilities

• Providing stimulating experiences suitable for children's age and development.
• Ensuring compliance with EYFS framework and maintaining cleanliness.
• Facilitating key person approach and attending team meetings.

Skills

Communication

Approachability

Education

Full and relevant Level 3 childcare qualification

Job description

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Job description

This lovely setting in Kelvedon is seeking a Nursery Practitioner to join their team. You should have a Level 3 qualification in childcare and previous experience in a similar position. The role is full-time, 40 hours per week, with options for part-time work (2/3 days per week, 8am - 6pm). The nursery is conveniently located with excellent train links into Colchester and London.

This charming nursery is housed in a large building with a home-like atmosphere. Each room is welcoming and homely, featuring a beautiful rustic outdoor area. The toddler rooms have free flow access to the outside space, which includes a nature area for the children. The nursery operates from 8am to 6pm year-round, closing only between Christmas and New Year.

You will join a nursery with ambitious plans, where the staff team is stable, happy, and enthusiastic about providing excellent experiences for children. This is a great opportunity for a dedicated, enthusiastic individual who can work well within a growing team. Strong communication skills and a calm, approachable nature are essential.

Responsibilities include:

1. Providing stimulating and purposeful experiences, environments, and resources suitable for children's age and developmental stage.
2. Ensuring compliance with the statutory framework for the EYFS.
3. Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene, promoting these daily.
4. Undertaking duties to ensure the smooth operation of the nursery and the safety and wellbeing of children, staff, and families.
5. Maintaining professional relationships and reporting concerns to management as per company policy.
6. Facilitating a strong key person approach to foster secure attachments and covering for colleagues when absent.
7. Attending team meetings to stay updated on priorities, changes, and policy reviews.

Requirements:

• Full and relevant Level 3 childcare qualification - essential
• Over 1 year's experience in Early Years - desirable
• Knowledge of the EYFS statutory framework and regulatory requirements

Benefits:

• Starting with 24 days of annual leave plus a paid birthday day off and public bank holidays
• Regular salary reviews to ensure competitiveness
• Team fun days and awards events
• 50% nursery fee discount for employees' children and up to 25% for grandchildren, friends, and family
• Confidential 24/7 employee assistance helpline, including face-to-face counselling
• Opportunities for career progression
• Pension scheme
• Training opportunities