Nursery Practitioner

IvyHouse Nursery; Thames Ditton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted childcare

Perks discounts

Casual dress code

Birthday day off

Annual leave

Supportive environment

Growth opportunities

Job summary

IvyHouse Nursery, Thames Ditton, seeks a warm Early Years Practitioner to provide a safe, caring, and stimulating environment for children. You will plan engaging activities and support learning in line with the EYFS, building strong relationships with families.

The role requires collaboration with a small team, safeguarding to the highest standards, and a commitment to creating a welcoming, tidy nursery. Full-time, 40 hours across four days, 7:30am–6:30pm, with breaks.

Qualifications

• An Early Years or childcare qualification at Level 2 or above.
• Safeguarding checks will be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, caring, and stimulating environment.
• Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate activities.
• Support learning and development in line with the EYFS.
• Observe children's progress and plan next steps.
• Support children's personal care and daily routines.
• Maintain a clean, welcoming nursery environment.
• Work with colleagues to provide high-quality care.

Skills

Patience

Teamwork

Communication

Safeguarding

Education

Early Years qualification Level 2+

Job description

Full-Time Early Years Practitioner - Station Road, Thames Ditton

We are looking for a warm, honest and hardworking Early Years Practitioner to join our friendly nursery in Thames Ditton, KT7 0NR.

Our nursery is a beautiful, homely setting which has a huge outdoor space which we have turned into a Forest School for children of all ages to enoy. We have a coop for our gorgeous chickens, lots of space for messy play and even an outdoor hand washing station to ensure we are following hygeine standards.

The role

• 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

• 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 2 or above 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.