Nursery Practitioner

Grandir UK; Hitchin; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading nursery in Hitchin as a Nursery Practitioner, where you will care for and support children's developmental needs through engaging activities. The role offers flexible working options and generous benefits, with a focus on high-quality childcare in a recognized supportive environment.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Referral bonuses

Generous childcare discounts

31 days annual leave (FTE)

Wellbeing Day

Access to employee benefits portal

24/7 remote GP services

Recognition in May for staff appreciation

Qualifications

• Level 2 or above in Early Years qualification is essential.
• Experience in early years settings is preferred.
• Capable of providing stimulating care and engaging activities.

Responsibilities

• Care for and engage children through stories and activities.
• Assume key carer responsibilities for designated children.
• Ensure alignment with the Early Years Foundation Stage.

Skills

Childcare

Engagement

Safeguarding

Education

Level 2 or above in Early Years

Job description

Join Kiddi Caru Nursery in Hitchin, part of Grandir UK, as a Nursery Practitioner with Level 2 or above in Early Years. You will care for, support, and engage children through stories and fun activities, meeting their developmental needs.

We offer attractive benefits including:

• Flexible working options: 40 hours across 5 days, 40 hours across 4 days, 30 hours over 3 days, split shifts, or part-time.
• Referral bonuses for recommending friends and family.
• Generous childcare discounts.
• Total 31 days annual leave (FTE), including 3 extra days over Christmas.
• ‘Wellbeing Day’ – an additional day off.
• Access to an employee benefits portal with discounts at online stores and cash-back options.
• 24/7 remote GP services and cash-back on medical procedures.
• Recognition in May for staff appreciation.
• Awarded 'Great Place To Work' certification, emphasizing our focus on our people.

Your responsibilities include:

• Maintaining high standards of quality in the environment, resources, and experiences.
• Assuming key carer responsibilities for designated children.
• Providing rich, stimulating experiences suitable for each child's age and stage.
• Supporting children's activities and maintaining effective daily management in the absence of the Team/Room Leader.
• Ensuring practice aligns with the Early Years Foundation Stage.
• Mentoring students and unqualified staff to uphold high childcare standards.

We are proud of our certification as a Great Place To Work, committed to delivering high-quality childcare and education, fostering growth and well-being for children and families. Our team plays a vital role in this mission.

Grandir UK is dedicated to safeguarding and welfare of children. An enhanced DBS check is required for this role.

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

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