Nursery Practitioner

Happy Nurses; Hassocks; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A childcare provider in Hassocks is seeking a full-time Nursery Practitioner who has a minimum level 3 qualification in Early Years Education. The role involves liaising with parents, implementing EYFS guidelines, and ensuring high-quality care and activities for children. The position offers numerous benefits, including discounts, sick pay, and development opportunities in a nurturing environment.

Benefits

Amazing discounts across retail, leisure and utilities

Wellbeing support, including an Employee Assistance Programme

Increased holiday allowance with length of service

Discounted childcare across all our sites

Free parking on site

Development opportunities

Company pension

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-year experience in a nursery or childcare setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with parents and carers.
• Implement and deliver the EYFS.
• Organise activities that promote creativity and learning through play.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

Education

Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education or equivalent

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 practise 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.

Qualifications

• 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

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
• Childcare
• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Sick pay
• Referral programme

Job Details

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Expected hours: 40 per week

Schedule: Day shift, Monday to Friday, No weekends

Pay: From £12.73 per hour

Flexible language requirement: English not required

Education: Certificate of Higher Education (preferred)

Experience: Nursery: 1 year (preferred), Nursery experience: 1 year (preferred), Childcare: 1 year (preferred), Management: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification: Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person

please apply with your CV and we will return to you within 3 working days.