Nursery Practitioner

HealthJobs4U Ltd; Rottingdean; On-site; GBP 12,398 - 16,531; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Day Nursery is seeking a dedicated Nursery Practitioner to deliver high-quality care and early education in a safe, nurturing environment.

The role is term-time only with immediate start, flexible hours, and progression opportunities. A Level 3 qualification in early years and strong communication with children and parents are essential. You will work as part of a supportive team to help children reach developmental milestones.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 qualification in early years education and childcare.
• Experience in childcare and early education sector.
• Understanding of child development and children's needs.
• Ability to carry out observations to a high standard and in accordance with the Early Years Foundation Stage.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to engage with parents in respect of their child's development.
• Good customer awareness.
• Commitment to young children and families.
• Friendly, flexible approach.
• Ability to work as a member of a team and on own initiative.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care and early childhood education to children.
• Support children's development and learning through play and structured activities.
• Work as part of a team to create a safe, nurturing environment.

Skills

Observation skills

Parental engagement

Communication skills

Team player

Education

Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education & Childcare

Job description

Job Description

Phoenix Day Nursery is currently seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Nursery Practitioner to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing high-quality care and early childhood education to children in a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to utilise your skills while working closely with children to support their development and learning. This nursery is term time only.

We require extremely reliable and flexible members of staff who are willing to enhance themselves and bring their own set of ideas and knowledge that you would have acquired in your previous experiences.

There is ample room of progression for the right candidate.

What are we looking for?

• A minimum Level 3 qualification in early years education and childcare
• Current working experience of the childcare and early education sector
• A sound understanding of child development and children's needs
• The ability to carry out observations to a high standard and in accordance with the Early Years Foundation Stage
• Good oral and written communication skills
• An ability to engage with parents in respect of their child's development
• Good customer awareness
• Commitment to young children and families
• Friendly, flexible approach
• Ability to work as a member of a team and on own initiative

National minimum wage is on offer.

This post is for someone to start immediately part and full time hours.