Nursery Practitioner

Ivy House Nursery; Richmond; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted childcare for staff

Perks website discounts

Casual dress code

Your birthday off

Job summary

Ivy House Nursery in Ham Street is seeking a warm and dedicated Full-Time Early Years Practitioner to join our close-knit team. You will help create a safe, nurturing environment where children feel valued and supported as they learn and grow.

Working four days a week from 7:30am to 6:30pm, you will plan engaging activities aligned with EYFS, observe progress and build strong relationships with families while contributing to a growing, community-focused nursery.

Qualifications

• Early Years or childcare Level 3 qualification is required.
• Commitment to safeguarding and high standards of care.
• Experience with children and families is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, caring and stimulating environment for all children.
• Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate activities.
• Support children's learning and development in line with the EYFS.
• Build warm and trusting relationships with children and their families.
• Observe children's progress and help plan their next steps.
• Support children's personal care and daily routines.
• Maintain a clean, organised and welcoming nursery environment.
• Work closely with colleagues to provide consistently high-quality care.

Skills

Caring nature

Team player

Parent communication

Safeguarding knowledge

Patience

Flexible attitude

Education

Early Years Level 3 qualification

Job description

Full-Time Early Years Practitioner - Ham Street

We are looking for a warm, honest and hardworking Early Years Practitioner to join our friendly nursery in Ham Street, TW10 7HT.

Our nursery opened just over a year ago and offers a cosy, homely and nurturing environment where children can feel safe, secure and valued. As a relatively new setting, we are still quiet, giving our team the opportunity to build strong relationships with each child and provide genuine, individual care. We are excited about the future and hope to welcome more families as our reputation grows within the local community.

This is a lovely opportunity to join us at an early stage and become an important part of our nursery's journey.

The role

You will work as part of a small, close-knit team that supports one another and shares a genuine passion for helping children learn, grow and thrive. Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing a safe, caring and stimulating environment for all children.
• Planning and delivering engaging, age-appropriate activities.
• Supporting children's learning and development in line with the EYFS.
• Building warm and trusting relationships with children and their families.
• Observing children's progress and helping to plan their next steps.
• Supporting children's personal care and daily routines.
• Maintaining a clean, organised and welcoming nursery environment.
• Working closely with colleagues to provide consistently high-quality care.

Working hours

This is a full-time, permanent position working 40 hours across four days each week.

Your working hours will be 7:30am to 6:30pm, with appropriate breaks. The four-day working week provides a regular weekday away from work while still offering stable full-time hours.

What we are looking for

We would love to hear from someone who is:

• Honest, reliable and hardworking, with a positive attitude.
• Passionate about caring for children and supporting their development.
• Kind, patient and nurturing in their approach.
• Friendly and confident when communicating with children, parents and colleagues.
• Happy to work collaboratively as part of a small team.
• Willing to contribute ideas and help our growing nursery flourish.
• Committed to safeguarding children and providing the highest standards of care.

An appropriate Early Years or childcare qualification at Level 3 is a must and relevant experience would be desirable. Any appointment will be subject to the necessary safer recruitment and safeguarding checks.

What we offer

We believe that staff who feel supported and appreciated are best placed to provide excellent care. We are a friendly company that genuinely cares about our employees, the children in our care and the families who place their trust in us.

Our benefits include:

• Heavily discounted childcare for staff.
• Access to the Perks website, offering a range of discounts and benefits.
• A relaxed and practical casual dress code.
• Your birthday off every year.
• A generous annual leave package.
• A supportive working environment where your ideas and contributions are valued.
• The chance to grow with a young nursery and play a meaningful role in its future.

If you are looking for a welcoming setting where children come first, relationships matter and staff are treated as valued members of the team, we would be delighted to hear from you