Nursery Practitioner

Happy Nurses; Hitchin; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A childcare services provider in Hitchin seeks a full-time Nursery Practitioner. This role requires a minimum Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education and strong communication skills. Responsibilities include providing high-quality care, liaising with parents, and ensuring child welfare. The position offers various benefits including competitive pay starting from £12.73 per hour and discounted childcare across the organization.

Benefits

Employee discounts

Increased holiday allowance with length of service

Development opportunities

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Minimum level 3 qualification in a UK recognised early years qualification.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Liaising with parents/carers as appropriate.
• Implementation and delivery of the EYFS.
• Provide high quality care and activities for children.
• Ensure close monitoring of children about whom there are concerns.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Safeguarding

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 practitioners; 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 encourage 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 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 ongoing 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 year’s 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

Job 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
• Pay: From £12.73 per hour
• Education: Certificate of Higher Education (preferred)
• Experience: Nursery: 1 year (preferred); Childcare: 1 year (preferred); Management: 1 year (preferred)
• Licence/Certification: Driving Licence (preferred)