Nursery Practitioner

Grandir UK; Reading; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A Day Nursery in Reading, part of Grandir UK, is seeking a passionate Nursery Practitioner with a Level 2 or above in Early Years. You will care for and support children, ensuring they receive stimulating experiences as they develop. Join a certified 'Great Place To Work' and enjoy attractive benefits, including generous annual leave and a cash bonus for referrals.

Benefits

Cash bonus for referrals

Generous discount on childcare

31 days annual leave including bank holidays

Extra Wellbeing Day off

Employee benefits portal with discounts

24/7 remote GP appointments

Claim cash back on medical procedures

Recognition for hard work in May

Great Place To Work certification

Qualifications

• Level 2 qualification in Early Years or above required.
• Experience in a childcare setting preferred.
• Strong communication skills and passion for children's development.

Responsibilities

• Promote high standards of quality within the nursery.
• Assume key carer responsibilities for designated children.
• Prepare and support children’s activities.

Skills

High standards of quality

Childcare practice

Support and mentor

Education

Level 2 or above in Early Years

Job description

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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 Spencers Wood Day Nursery, near Reading, 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:

• 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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