Nursery Practitioner

JR United Kingdom; Croydon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run nursery in Croydon is seeking enthusiastic Early Years Practitioners to join their brand new setting. Candidates should have a Level 3 qualification in early years, passion for child development, and practical experience with children aged 0-3. The role offers up to £31,359.93 annual salary, full time hours, generous benefits including 31 days holiday, and opportunities for career development. Join a supportive team dedicated to children's learning and well-being.

Benefits

50% Employee Discount

CPD opportunities

31 days holiday increasing with service

Training opportunities

Staff Member of the term £200 voucher opportunity

Room of the term £25 voucher

Qualifications

• Good knowledge and understanding of child development.
• Practical experience working with children from 0-3 years.
• Previous professional experience working with 0-5 year olds.

Responsibilities

• Support child development and learning in a nursery setting.
• Engage with children and facilitate their learning and development.
• Ensure safeguarding and compliance with EYFS.

Skills

Child development knowledge

Enthusiasm for professional development

Understanding of safeguarding

Knowledge of EYFS requirements

Education

Level 3 qualification in early years

Job description

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*Early Years practitioner/ Nursery Nurse- Central Croydon or South Croydon**

*Paying up to 31,359.93*

*Full time** Up to 43.75 hours over 4 / 5 days *

Part time lunch cover hours ( approx 10-2) may also be considered for Level 3 qualified candidates!

Benefits Include:

- Family run!

-Supportive Management and team!

-50% Employee Discount!

-CPD opportunities and Salary Reviews!

-Lots of training opportunities!

-Staff Member of the term £200 voucher opportunity!

-Room of the term £25 voucher!

-31 days holiday (increases with service, up to 36 days)

-Opportunities for career development in this brand new setting!

We are looking for strong Nursery Practitioners to start as soon as possible at a lovely nursery setting in Central Croydon. This is a brand new setting, as a sister nursery to a well established nursery in South Croydon.

The potential candidate must have good knowledge and understanding of child development and practical experience of working with children from 0-3 years. Early Years practitioner/ Nursery Nurse must be enthusiastic and willing to develop further knowledge in Early Years pedagogy and be open to further professional development.

Early Years practitioner/ Nursery Nurse must have good understanding of Safeguarding and the Learning and Development requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).

Applicants must have previous professional experience working with 0-5 year olds and hold relevant level 3 qualification in early years.

We will support applicants with sound experience with further professional development and training. It is imperative that you have good understanding of the EYFS and that you are passionate about working with children.

Best Start Recruitment want to help you to make the right choice in your next career move. If you meet the criteria set above, or would like Early Years Career advice please apply ASAP for an informal and confidential chat.

We cater for all Early Years jobs and currently have Nursery Manager, Deputy Manager, QTS, Montessori, Room Leader and Early Years Practitioner / Nursery Nurse vacancies