Nursery Practitioner

SENDhelp; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

SENDhelp is recruiting qualified Nursery Practitioners for nurseries in Hemel Hempstead. This role offers ad-hoc, flexible cover and long-term placements, with hours Monday–Friday 8:00am–6:00pm.

As a Nursery Practitioner, you will support young children in a safe, nurturing Early Years environment, following safeguarding procedures and DBS checks as part of onboarding. You must hold a CACHE Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years/Nursery qualification, or above, and be able to travel to Hemel Hempstead.

Qualifications

• CACHE Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years/Nursery qualification or above.
• Experience in a nursery/early years setting preferred.
• Willingness to travel to Hemel Hempstead and commit to shifts.

Responsibilities

• Support children through play and structured activities.
• Assist with learning, communication and development.
• Observe and support individual progress.
• Assist with mealtimes and personal care where required.
• Create a positive, safe and stimulating environment.
• Work with nursery team and room leaders.
• Follow safeguarding and nursery procedures.

Skills

Confident with children

Reliable

Patient

Caring

Professional

Team player

Education

CACHE Level 2/3 Early Years/Nursery qualification

Job description

Nursery Practitioner (BENL660) Hemel Hempstead, England

Salary: GBP14.71 - GBP18.5 per hour

Nursery Practitioner – CACHE Level 2 / Level 3 – Hemel Hempstead

SENDhelp is recruiting qualified Nursery Practitioners for nurseries in Hemel Hempstead.

We have opportunities available for ad-hoc cover, flexible work and long-term placements, making this suitable for candidates looking for either regular full-time work or more flexibility.

Location: Hemel Hempstead

Hours: Monday–Friday, between 8:00am–6:00pm

Opportunities: Ad-hoc, flexible cover and long-term

Essential: CACHE Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years/Nursery qualification, or a relevant higher qualification

Preferred: Previous nursery or Early Years experience

About the role

As a Nursery Practitioner, you will support young children within a safe, engaging and nurturing Early Years environment.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Supporting children through play and structured activities
• Helping with children's learning, communication and development
• Observing and supporting individual progress
• Assisting with mealtimes and personal care where required
• Creating a positive, safe and stimulating environment
• Working closely with other nursery practitioners and room leaders
• Following safeguarding and nursery procedures

What we are looking for

You must hold a CACHE Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years/Nursery qualification, or above.

We are also looking for candidates who are:

• Confident working with young children
• Reliable and able to commit to agreed shifts
• Patient, caring and professional
• Comfortable working as part of a nursery team
• Able to travel reliably to Hemel Hempstead
• Previous nursery experience is strongly preferred.

As a specialist SEND recruiter, child safety and welfare is our number one priority. That is why we conduct thorough checks on all our candidates, and ensure that they abide by our Candidate Code of Conduct.

All Candidates will be required to provide an Enhanced DBS that is actively registered on the Update Service, or apply for one as part of the onboarding process. This is in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines. For further information please see our Safer Recruitment Policy.

SENDhelp is an equal opportunities employer.

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