Nursery Practitioner

Grandir UK; Leicester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider is seeking a Nursery Practitioner for their Little Explorers Day Nursery in Knighton. The role involves ensuring high-quality care, supporting children's development, and offering a fun and engaging environment. Attractive benefits include flexible working hours, generous annual leave, and a commitment to staff wellbeing through various initiatives.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Cash bonus for referrals

Generous discount on childcare

31 days annual leave

Wellbeing Day

Access to employee benefits portal

24/7 remote GP appointments

Cash back on medical procedures

Qualifications

• Level 2 or above qualification in Early Years required.
• Experience in high-quality childcare practice preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Promote high standards of quality within the nursery.
• Ensure children receive enriching experiences appropriate to their development.
• Support children’s activities and key carer responsibilities.

Skills

High standards of quality

Promote rich and stimulating experiences

Support and mentor staff

Education

Level 2 or above in Early Years

Job description

His eyes are orange, his tongue is black, he has purple prickles all over his back, if you know the rest of this story you are the person we are looking for...

Our Little Explorers Day Nursery in Knighton, part of Grandir UK, is currently looking for a Nursery Practitioner with Level 2 or above in Early Years to join our team. You’ll be working hard to care for, support, share a story or two, and have fun to meet the needs of our children.

Join us and enjoy the following a host of attractive benefits including:

• Flexible working with the option to work:
• 40 hours across 5 days
• 40 hours across 4 days
• 30 hours over 3 days
• Split shifts or Part Time... we have it all!
• Recommend friends and family to work for us and be rewarded with a cash bonus
• Generous discount on childcare
• Total 31 days annual leave inc bank hol (FTE) - Includes an extra 3 days annual leave over the Christmas period
• ‘Wellbeing Day’ – an extra day off just for you
• Access to an employee benefits portal, which includes discounts at 100’s of online high street stores, turning points into cash
• 24/7 remote GP appointments
• Claim cash back on medical procedures such as dental care and physiotherapy
• 'May I say thank you' for the month of May to appreciate the hard work and dedication of staff teams
• Working for a business that has received 'Great Place To Work' certification, putting people at the core of what we do.
  

What will you be doing:

• Promote high standards of quality within the nursery in respect of the environment, resources and experiences offered to children.
• Assume key carer responsibilities for designated children.
• Ensure that all children attending the nursery receive rich and stimulating experiences appropriate to their age and stage of development.
• Prepare and support children’s activities
• In the absence of the Team/Room Leader maintain effective day-to-day management of the environment.
• Contribute to ensuring that practice and provision in the nursery meets the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.
• Support and mentor students and un-qualified staff to ensure delivery of high-quality childcare practice.
  
  

We are delighted to announce our official certification as a Great Place To Work, reflecting our commitment to creating a positive and thriving environment for our employees. This accreditation aligns with our overarching mission to deliver high-quality childcare and education, fostering the growth of children into happy, smart, and healthy individuals. Placing children and families at the core of our efforts, we acknowledge that our dedicated teams play a pivotal role in delivering exceptional education and care.

Grandir UK is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and an enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.

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

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