Nursery Practitioner

Ethos Education; City Of London; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A local nursery in New Malden is seeking a dedicated Nursery Practitioner to join their passionate team. The role involves planning and leading educational activities, supervising children during meal and nap times, and encouraging child-led play. Ideal candidates will hold a Level 2 qualification in Early Years or Childcare and have relevant experience. This full-time position offers the chance to advance your early years career in a supportive environment helping to make a difference in children's lives.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Training provided

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 2 qualification in Early Years or Childcare is essential.
• Previous experience within a nursery or early years setting required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead activities for children.
• Encourage child-led play in both indoor and outdoor settings.
• Observe and assess children's development.
• Supervise meal and nap times.
• Assist with outings in the local community.
• Provide personal care and feeding.

Skills

Planning and leading activities

Encouraging child-led play

Observations

Supervising meal and nap times

Supporting learning and development

Personal care

Education

Level 2 qualification in Early Years or Childcare

Job description

We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Nursery Practitioner to join the lovely team at this nursery in New Malden.

This nursery is a wonderful place to work, with the aim to provide a happy, safe and stimulating environment for every child. With opportunities for career progression and training, it's a great place for any Nursery Practitioner looking to further their early years career.

You will be planning and leading activities, as well as encouraging child‑led play, both inside and in the sensory space within the private garden! Some of your other responsibilities as a Nursery Practitioner will include observations, supervising meal and nap times, assisting on days out in the local community, supporting learning and development, and personal care and feeding.

It is essential for this Nursery Practitioner role that you at minimum hold a Level 2 qualification in Early Years or Childcare, and have previous experience within a nursery or early years setting.

This is a permanent and full time position to work 37-40 hours per week.

Located in New Malden, this nursery is easy to reach, with multiple bus routes and being a short walk from the station!

Further your early years career and make a difference to children's lives as a Nursery Practitioner, apply now!