Nursery Practitioner

TN United Kingdom; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Nursery Practitioner to join their vibrant team in Surbiton. This role offers the opportunity to care for and support children, ensuring they receive rich and stimulating experiences tailored to their development. You will be part of a welcoming environment that values high-quality childcare practices and promotes staff well-being. Enjoy generous benefits, including a cash bonus for referrals, childcare discounts, and ample annual leave. If you're dedicated to nurturing young minds and fostering a positive learning atmosphere, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Cash bonus for referrals

Generous discount on childcare

31 days annual leave

Wellbeing Day

Employee benefits portal

24/7 remote GP appointments

Cash back on medical procedures

Recognition for hard work

Qualifications

• Must hold Level 2 or above in Early Years qualification.
• Experience in high-quality childcare practices is essential.

Responsibilities

• Promote high standards of quality within the nursery.
• Assume key carer responsibilities for designated children.
• Support and mentor students and unqualified staff.

Skills

Early Years Education

Childcare Practices

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Education

Level 2 or above in Early Years

Job description

Our Brighton Road Dicky Birds Day Nursery in Surbiton, part of Grandir UK, is currently looking for a Nursery Practitioner with Level 2 or above in Early Years to join our team. You’ll be working hard to care for, support, share a story or two, and have fun to meet the needs of our children.

Join us and enjoy the following a host of attractive benefits including:

• Recommend friends and family to work for us and be rewarded with a cash bonus
• Generous discount on childcare
• Total 31 days annual leave inc bank hol (FTE) - Includes an extra 3 days annual leave over the Christmas period
• ‘Wellbeing Day’ an extra day off just for you
• Access to an employee benefits portal, which includes discounts at 100’s of online high street stores, turning points into cash
• 24/7 remote GP appointments
• Claim cash back on medical procedures such as dental care and physiotherapy
• 'May I say thank you' for the month of May to appreciate the hard work and dedication of staff teams
• Working for a business that has received 'Great Place To Work' certification, putting people at the core of what we do.

What will you be doing:

• Promote high standards of quality within the nursery in respect of the environment, resources and experiences offered to children.
• Assume key carer responsibilities for designated children.
• Ensure that all children attending the nursery receive rich and stimulating experiences appropriate to their age and stage of development.
• Prepare and support children’s activities.
• In the absence of the Team/Room Leader maintain effective day-to-day management of the environment.
• Contribute to ensuring that practice and provision in the nursery meets the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.
• Support and mentor students and unqualified staff to ensure delivery of high-quality childcare practice.

Grandir UK is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and an enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.

We are an equal opportunity employer and select staff on merit, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage & civil partnership, race, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief.