Nursery Practitioner

Careerline Ltd; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent grounds

Development opportunities

Childcare/school fee concessions

Free school meals

Private parking

Social events

Job summary

Our client is an independent prep school and nursery for children from three months to 11 years, located near Harrogate. They are seeking a passionate Nursery Practitioner to join a friendly team, supporting a room lead and building strong relationships with families.

The role offers a 40-hour week (part-time considered) with a competitive salary on the BGS scale, NEST pension, and generous annual leave including bank holidays.

Qualifications

• Calm and positive personality enthusiastic about working with young children.
• Able to work as part of a friendly team.
• Supports the room lead with daily tasks and uses their initiative where appropriate.
• Be a 'key person' to a small group of children, build positive relationships with their families.
• Nurtures and supports the health, well-being and education of young children.
• Monitors children’s progress to ensure development progresses.
• Creates engaging activities following children’s interests and promotes independence.

Responsibilities

• Support the room lead with daily tasks and activities.
• Encourage children's independence through positive communication.
• Monitor and support children's development and wellbeing.
• Create age-appropriate activities aligned with interests and learning goals.

Skills

Calm and positive

Team player

Initiative

Key person to small group

Nurtures health and education

Education

Paediatric First Aid

Level 2/3 Childcare qualification

Job description

Nursery Practitioner - Harrogate, North Yorkshire

40 hrs per week year-round (part time considered)

Competitive salary using BGS pay scale

NEST pension scheme

28 days paid annual leave plus Bank and public holidays

Our client is an independent prep school and nursery for children from three months to 11 years, located in the beautiful Yorkshire Dales on the outskirts of Harrogate (10 minute drive). Set in 20 acres of stunning grounds overlooking the Nidd Valley, it is a truly magical place.

They are looking for a passionate practitioner who:

• Has a calm and positive personality and is enthusiastic about working with young children.
• Can work as part of a friendly team.
• Supports the room lead with daily tasks and uses their initiative, where appropriate.
• Be a 'key person' to a small group of children, build up and promote positive relationships with their families.
• Nurtures and supports the health, well-being and education of young children.
• Monitors children’s progress to ensure they reach their individual range-related development.
• Creates engaging activities that follow children’s interests and inspires them throughout the day.
• Enables children to become independent through positive communication and praise.

They also seek candidates with desirable additional experience, including two years' in a good or outstanding nursery or childcare setting, Paediatric First Aid certification, experience within an independent school nursery, and a Level 2 or Level 3 Childcare qualification.

Additional Benefits Include:

• An excellent working environment in the beautiful, extensive grounds
• Professional Development and Training opportunities
• Significant concession on childcare and school fees, including holiday club provision
• Free school meals and private parking
• A friendly and supportive staff team with frequent social events