Nursery Practitioner

Happy Nurses; Hassocks; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A childcare provider in Hassocks is seeking a full-time Nursery Practitioner. The role involves implementing the EYFS, providing high-quality care, and engaging with parents. Qualifications include a level 3 in Early Years Education. Benefits include discounts, sick pay, and additional holiday allowances.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted childcare

Development opportunities

Increased holiday allowance

Responsibilities

• Liaising with parents/carers as appropriate.
• Implementation and delivery of the EYFS.
• Provide high quality care and activities for children.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare

Education

Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Nursery Practitioner to work full time. Please only apply if you have a minimum level 3 qualification in a UK recognised early years qualification.

We’re looking for a full time Nursery Practitioner to work 40 hours (fully flexible)

Responsibilities

• Liaising with parents/carers as appropriate
• Implementation and delivery of the EYFS
• Participate in professional development and training
• Share good practice with other childcare practice with colleagues, display exemplary behaviour and act as a role model
• Provide high quality care and activities for children which recognise both individual and group requirements in a secure, safe and stimulating environment
• Organise activities, both inside and outside the nursery, which encourages creativity, development, co-ordination, independence, self-expression, and learning through play
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the EYFS framework (including the Safeguarding & Welfare Requirements), for guidance in your practice
• Work in partnership with parents and carers, recognising that parents are their children’s first educators, and encourage parental involvement in the nursery
• Be aware of Safeguarding issues and follow the nursery’s Safeguarding procedures
• Ensure close monitoring of children about whom there are concerns
• Prepare and serve food and drinks for children, encouraging good nutrition and sociable eating
• Assist children with personal care, including changing nappies, assisting with potty training and other associated welfare duties
• Carry out on-going cleaning of the nursery, toys and equipment
• Fully comply with the nursery’s outings policy to ensure the safety of children outside nursery premises

Requirements

• A minimum of level 3 qualification in Early Years Education or equivalent
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

Key Benefits

• Amazing discounts across retail, leisure and utilities
• Termly Employee Appreciation Incentives
• Wellbeing support, including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Your Birthday off after 1 years’ service
• Sick Pay
• Increased holiday allowance with length of service
• Discounted childcare across all our sites
• Free parking on site
• Development opportunities in a rapidly growing company
• Opportunities to study and gain qualifications through us

Details

• Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
• Expected hours: 40 per week
• Benefits: Childcare, Company events, Company pension, Employee discount, Free parking, Health & wellbeing programme, On-site parking, Sick pay
• Schedule: Day shift, Monday to Friday, No weekends
• Location: In person