Nursery Practitioner

Nala Global Ltd; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Supportive team environment

Professional development opportunities

Ongoing support from Nala Recruitment

Job summary

Nala Global Ltd in Lincoln is seeking a caring Nursery Practitioner to join their team. You will support children's development in a safe, stimulating environment and work with colleagues to deliver high-quality early years education.

The role offers £12.90–£13.30 per hour, with 40 hours per week full-time or 24 hours per week part-time, a permanent contract, and an ASAP start date.

Qualifications

• Caring and patient approach to children
• Strong communication with parents and colleagues
• Willingness to work as part of a team in a nursery setting

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, caring and stimulating environment for children
• Support learning and development through age-appropriate activities
• Build positive relationships with children, parents and staff
• Assist with planning and delivering engaging activities based on children’s interests
• Observe and record progress and contribute to individual learning journeys
• Support children’s health, safety and wellbeing at all times
• Assist with personal care needs when required
• Follow nursery policies and safeguarding requirements
• Create an inclusive environment where every child feels valued

Skills

Caring

Patience

Team player

Communication

Education

Early Years qualification Level 2 or 3

Job description

Nursery Practitioner

Location: Lincoln

Salary: £12.90ph to £13.30 per hour, Salary will depend on experience and qualifications.

Hours: Full-time (40hr per week) or Part-time (24hr per week), all year round

Contract: Permanent

Start Date: ASAP

Nala Recruitment are currently working with a welcoming and supportive nursery setting who are looking for a Nursery Practitioner to join their team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a caring and motivated Early Years professional who is passionate about supporting young children and helping them develop, learn and thrive in a safe and stimulating environment.

The Role

As a Nursery Practitioner, you will play an important role in providing high-quality care and education for children, supporting their development through engaging activities and positive interactions.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing a safe, caring and stimulating environment for children
• Supporting children's learning and development through age-appropriate activities
• Building positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues
• Supporting the planning and delivery of engaging activities based around children's interests and development
• Observing and recording children's progress and contributing to their individual learning journeys
• Ensuring children's health, safety and wellbeing are maintained at all times
• Supporting children with their personal care needs where required
• Working effectively as part of a wider nursery team
• Following the nursery's policies, procedures and safeguarding requirements
• Creating an inclusive environment where every child feels valued and supported

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

• Caring, patient and approachable
• Passionate about working with children and supporting their development
• A positive team player with good communication skills
• Reliable, responsible and committed to providing high-quality care
• Able to build strong relationships with children, parents and colleagues
• Confident in creating fun and engaging learning experiences

A relevant Early Years qualification such as Level 2 or Level 3 in Early Years Education and Childcare is desirable/required depending on the role.

Previous experience working within a nursery or Early Years setting would be beneficial.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary
• Supportive and friendly working environment
• Opportunities for professional development and progression
• A varied and rewarding role working with young children
• Ongoing support from Nala Recruitment

Interested?

If you are looking for your next opportunity within Early Years and feel this role could be a good fit for you, Nala would love to hear from you.