Nursery Practitioner

Grandir UK Limited; Leicester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in childcare is seeking a passionate Nursery Practitioner to join their vibrant team. This role involves caring for children, promoting high-quality experiences, and supporting their development in a nurturing environment. You'll enjoy a supportive workplace with a strong emphasis on employee wellbeing, including generous annual leave and access to a range of benefits. If you are dedicated to fostering children's growth and creating a positive learning atmosphere, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Cash bonus for referrals

Generous discount on childcare

31 days annual leave

Wellbeing Day

Employee benefits portal

24/7 remote GP appointments

Cash back on medical procedures

Recognition for staff dedication

Qualifications

• Level 2 or above in Early Years required for this role.
• Experience in childcare and education is essential.

Responsibilities

• Promote high standards of quality within the nursery.
• Ensure children receive rich and stimulating experiences.
• Support and mentor students and unqualified staff.

Skills

Early Years Education

Childcare Management

Communication Skills

Education

Level 2 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 Charnwood Day Nursery in Shepshed, Loughborough, 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.

Looking for 40 Hours Per Week

Monday to Friday

Join us and enjoy the following attractive benefits including:

• 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 over the Christmas period
• ‘Wellbeing Day’ – an extra day off
• Access to an employee benefits portal, including discounts at 100’s of online high street stores and 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 meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.
• Support and mentor students and unqualified 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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