Nursery Practitioner

Wimbledon Day Nursery; London; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Wimbledon Day Nursery is seeking a qualified Nursery Practitioner to join their team. The role involves supporting children's development through tailored activities, maintaining high standards of safety and hygiene, and engaging with parents. Benefits include extra days off for birthdays, a bonus after probation, and access to professional development resources.

Benefits

Extra day off for birthdays

Perk box staff incentive scheme

Access to Noodlenow for professional development

Purpose-built building with garden space

Well-being Wednesday with staff treats

£500 bonus after 6-month probation

Qualifications

• Qualified Nursery Practitioner with Level 2 or 3 qualification.
• Experience in childcare and ability to support children's development.
• Strong communication skills for liaising with parents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Operate activities tailored to children's needs and interests.
• Maintain safety, hygiene, and cleanliness standards.
• Liaise with parents and support children's development.

Skills

Child Development

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

Level 2 or Level 3 Childcare Qualification

Job description

Join Wimbledon Day Nursery as a Nursery Practitioner

We are looking for a qualified Nursery Practitioner to join our fantastic environment!

Responsible to

Nursery Manager/Room Leader

Duties and responsibilities

• Operate a programme of activities that meet the individual needs and interests of children in your area in conjunction with other team members.
• Keep records of your key children’s development and learning journeys and share this with parents, carers, and other key adults in the child’s life.
• Follow the nursery safeguarding procedures to ensure all children are kept safe, well, and secure.
• Support all staff and engage in a good staff team.
• Liaise with and support parents and other family members.
• Participate in out-of-working-hours activities such as training, staff meetings, parent evenings, and fundraising events.
• Be flexible within the nursery's working practices and assist with tasks like preparing snack meals and cleaning equipment.
• Work alongside the Manager and staff team to ensure the nursery’s philosophy is fulfilled.
• Read, understand, and adhere to all relevant policies and procedures.
• Record accidents in the accident book, ensuring the Duty Manager has initialed the report before parents receive it.
• Contribute to the nursery as a whole, focusing on the individual needs of children.

• Ensure that children are collected by someone known and agreed upon by the nursery and parents.
• Respect the confidentiality of all received information.

Specific childcare tasks

• Prepare and complete activities suitable for each child's development stage and interests.
• Develop your role within the team, especially as a key person.
• Ensure mealtimes are pleasant social sharing times.
• Wash and change children as required.
• Maintain high standards of safety, hygiene, and cleanliness.
• Keep a poorly child calm and warm, notifying management immediately.
• Develop and maintain strong partnerships and communication with parents/carers.
• Provide a high-quality environment accommodating children with disabilities, diverse backgrounds, or medical needs.
• Uphold the nursery's high standards both during and outside working hours.

Benefits

• Extra day off for birthdays.
• Perk box staff incentive scheme offering discounts on shops, restaurants, and well-being products.
• Access to Noodlenow for professional development and courses.
• Purpose-built building with a large garden space.
• Well-being Wednesday with staff treats.
• £500 bonus after completing a 6-month probation period.

Salary

£27,000-£29,000 for Level 2 & £29,000-£31,000 for Level 3.

Full-time hours ideally 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday), with consideration for a 4-day condensed workweek.