Nursery Practitioner

HealthJobs4U Ltd; Horsham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery is seeking experienced level 2 and 3 practitioners for their Cherry Blossom Room and others. With immediate start options available, successful candidates will be involved in creating engaging activities for children and fostering their development in a supportive environment. Full-time positions offer competitive salary and benefits, prioritizing child-centric care.

Benefits

Discounted or free food

Employee discount

Free parking

On-site parking

Qualifications

• At least 1 year's experience within a nursery setting.
• Own transport required due to rural location.

Responsibilities

• Preparing fun and stimulating activities for the children.
• Contributing towards planning and using Blossom to track children's development.
• Forming strong trusting relationships with children and parents.

Skills

Knowledge of the EYFS and Development Matters

In depth knowledge of safeguarding practices

Ability to create a fun and stimulating environment

Strong team ethic

Ability to use initiative

Relationships with children and parents

Education

A Level 3 qualification in childcare

Job description

We are an independent nursery based in Plummers Plain, only a 10 minute drive from Horsham and 15 minutes from Haywards Heath. We care for children aged between 3 months and 5 years old. We have a wonderful garden and a developing 1 acre woodland where we encourage the children to become involved and explore nature by growing plants and caring for our small animals. We operate out of a modern building with lots of space, natural materials and plenty of natural light.

Our bustling Cherry Blossom Room (14 month - 2 year old), our SilverBirch Room (2 years - 3 years) and our Catkins Room (0 - 14 months) is in need of some experienced level 2 and 3 practitioners to join the team. Working on a full-time basis 4 - 4.5 days a week, your role will include preparing fun and stimulating activities for the children, allowing them to demonstrate their abilities and their personalities to shine. Contributing towards planning and using Blossom to track and record the children's development. Rabbit Patch Nursery prides itself on our team ethic and positive attitude.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A Level 3 (or above) qualification in childcare is required
• At least 1 years experience within a nursery setting
• Knowledge of the EYFS and Development Matters
• In depth knowledge of safeguarding practices/legislation
• Ability to create a fun and stimulating environment
• A strong team ethic
• Ability to use initiative and confidently share ideas
• Have a positive attitude and the best interests of the child at heart
• Ability to form strong, trusting relationships with children and parents
• Own transport required (rural location)

Considered candidates will be required to attend a stay and play session

Immediate start available

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to £28,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends