Nursery Practitioner

Nescot College; Epsom; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in early childhood education is seeking passionate individuals to join their nurturing team. This role involves supporting children's development through engaging activities and positive interactions while ensuring their wellbeing in a home-like environment. With a strong emphasis on teamwork and communication, you'll be part of a dedicated staff that values professional growth and offers numerous benefits, including a welcome bonus and discounted childcare. If you are enthusiastic about making a difference in children's lives and enjoy a supportive work atmosphere, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Welcome Bonus

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Free hot lunchtime meals

Discounted Starbucks

Discounted childcare

Free online qualifications

Free staff uniform

Free parking on-site

NEST pension

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Must have a Level 3 qualification in childcare and a passion for working with children.
• Ability to communicate confidently with children and parents is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support children in play and learning activities, including daily care routines.
• Observe and record children's development, planning to meet their individual needs.

Skills

Passion for childcare

Confidence in communication

Teamwork

Education

Relevant Childcare Qualification

Level 3 qualified

Tools

Tapestry system

Job description

Nestots recruitment day February 18 2025 - please visit Nestots website to sign up.

Nescot is recognised as the Employer of the Year at the Surrey Business Awards 2024 and offers a wide range of benefits and wellbeing activities to staff.

For Full-time staff, we are offering a Welcome Bonus of £500* for Level 3 and £250* for Level 2 (*T&C's apply).

(Market supplement available depending on skills, experience and qualifications)

Nestots is a 90 place Nursery based in Epsom. We offer 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, plus 2 weeks Christmas closure alongside free hot lunchtime meals for staff, discounted Starbucks, and discounted childcare. Nestots also offers a range of benefits listed below.

Work Pattern Available:

• Compressed hours: 37.5 h/w over 4 days with 1 day of each week rotating monthly

What we're looking for:

• Passion for childcare, confidence to speak to adults and children
• Ability to work in a team
• Relevant Childcare Qualification
• Level 3 qualified

Duties:

• Supporting children in play and learning activities, everyday care routines such as meal and sleep times
• Observing and record keeping of children's development and planning to meet their individual needs using our online Tapestry system
• Establishing positive relationships with parents and carers, following Company procedures and policies

Benefits:

• 2 weeks annual leave at Christmas
• Free hot lunchtime meals for staff
• Nights out as a team, Staff summer BBQ and Staff Christmas party
• Discounted childcare for staff
• Free online qualifications
• 2 early closures in the summer and at Christmas of 1pm finish
• Home from Home environment, private day nursery setting
• Wellbeing support
• Free staff uniform
• Free parking on-site
• NEST pension

This role is employed through Nescot Enterprises Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Nescot which operates different terms and conditions.

Interviews will be held as and when candidates apply.