Nursery Practitioner

Tinies; Brentwood; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery chain in beautiful Essex is seeking a Nursery Practitioner to join their dedicated team. This role requires a Level 2 or 3 qualification, with responsibilities including providing high-quality education, ensuring children's safety, and fostering strong relationships with parents. With a 4-day work week and numerous benefits, this position offers a supportive environment for childcare professionals looking to grow.

Benefits

Free uniform and staff lunch

Competitive salaries

Pension contribution

Staff well-being packages

Childcare support

28 days holiday plus your birthday off

Funded training

Clear career path and development opportunities

Awards nights and social events

Beautiful outdoor locations

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months experience in childcare required.
• Broad knowledge of EYFS.
• Commitment to outstanding childcare.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Key Worker for a small group of children.
• Plan and deliver a range of activities.
• Monitor safeguarding issues.

Skills

Teamwork

Childcare Management

Safeguarding

Education

Level 2/3 childcare qualification

Job description

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Job Description

This setting is an award-winning Nursery chain located in 98 acres of beautiful Essex Woodlands, just 1 mile from Brentwood town centre. They are seeking a Nursery Practitioner to join their fun nursery in CM13! They are looking for a Level 2 or 3 practitioner to work in the baby room. The role offers a 4-day working week, from 8 am to 6 pm, totaling 38 hours per week.

Your role will include being a key worker for a small group of children, providing high-quality education and learning while ensuring the welfare and safety of children within the setting.

Responsibilities:

• Be responsible as a Key Worker for a number of children.
• Gain a clear understanding of policies and procedures.
• Plan with other room staff and deliver a range of activities for the children.
• Attend advertising events on a rota basis.
• Uphold and ensure a high standard of care throughout the nursery.
• Implement and maintain the company's Equality policy, ensuring that children, parents, and staff are valued and practice is positive and non-discriminatory.
• Ensure that your key children settle in and complete progress checks.
• Complete all sharing information forms for your key children.
• Monitor safeguarding issues following local authority procedures.
• Notify the Room Leader of any complaints or situations that may be detrimental to the company, and work on resolving issues.
• Create strong parent relationships, including attending parents' evenings.
• Complete any designated responsibilities for SENCO, ENCO, and H&S Officer roles assigned to you.

Requirements:

• Level 2/3 childcare qualification or higher.
• At least 6 months of experience in childcare, with training provided.
• Commitment and passion to deliver outstanding childcare.
• Ability to work within a team and independently using your own initiative.
• Broad knowledge of EYFS and safeguarding.

Benefits:

• Beautiful outdoor locations.
• Free uniform and staff lunch.
• Competitive salaries.
• Pension contribution.
• Staff well-being packages.
• Awards nights and social events.
• Childcare support.
• 28 days holiday plus your birthday off!
• Funded training.
• Clear career path and development opportunities.