Nursery Practitioner

AD TALENT RECRUITMENT; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training

Beautiful nursery grounds

Job summary

The School in Maidenhead is seeking two Level 2 or Level 3 Nursery Practitioners to join the nursery team, caring for children aged 2 to 4, in a newer setting at The Thicket with beautiful grounds.

This all-year-round role offers hands-on activity planning, safeguarding, and opportunities for ongoing training, with Monday to Friday hours.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 childcare qualification.
• Previous experience in an early years setting.
• Good knowledge of English and numeracy (EYFS).
• Ability to create a happy, safe and stimulating play environment.
• Strong communication with children, parents and colleagues.
• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Create fun, age-appropriate play and learning activities.
• Support children’s learning and development through play.
• Observe children’s development and maintain progress records.
• Assist with meals, snacks, drinks and personal care when needed.
• Maintain a safe and engaging nursery environment.
• Collaborate with nursery and Extended Day Care staff.
• Support staff meetings, planning and nursery activities.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Good organisational skills

Team player

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 childcare qualification

Job description

Love creating those little moments when a child discovers something new? Join a supportive nursery team where early years really matter.

Love creating those little moments when a child discovers something new? Join a supportive nursery team where early years really matter.

Love creating those little moments when a child discovers something new? Join a supportive nursery team where early years really matter.

Level 2 or Level 3 Nursery Practitioner

Location: Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6

Salary: £32000 per year + On Going Training

Contract: All year round

Hours: Monday to Friday

Age Group: Children aged 2 to 4 years

Experience Required: Previous experience working in an early years setting

Qualification Required: NVQ Level 2 or level 3 childcare qualification

Start Date: As soon as possible

Help Young Children Learn, Grow and Thrive

The School is looking for two Level 2 or Level 3 Nursery Practitioner to join its Nursery team in Maidenhead, working with children aged 2 to 4 years. Based at The Thicket, you will be joining an experienced team within a newer nursery setting surrounded by beautiful grounds alongside the Junior School. This is an all year round position, working Monday to Friday. This is a lovely opportunity for an experienced early years professional who enjoys being hands on with children, creating engaging activities and helping each child develop confidence, independence and a genuine love of learning.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Creating fun, stimulating and age appropriate play and learning activities
• Supporting children’s learning and development through play
• Supervising children and ensuring their safety and wellbeing at all times
• Supporting children with meals, snacks, drinks and personal care when needed
• Observing children’s development and helping to maintain accurate progress records
• Preparing activities and creating an engaging nursery environment
• Building positive relationships with parents and carers
• Working closely with colleagues across the Nursery and Extended Day Care provision
• Contributing to staff meetings, planning and nursery activities
• Maintaining high standards of safeguarding, hygiene and care

About You

We’re looking for someone who genuinely enjoys working with young children and understands just how important those early years are.

To be considered, you will need:

• An NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 childcare qualification
• Previous experience working within an early years setting
• Good knowledge and understanding of the EYFSA good standard of English and numeracy
• The ability to create a happy, safe and stimulating play environment
• Strong communication skills when working with children, parents and colleagues
• Good organisational skills
• A positive, professional and dependable approach
• The ability to work well as part of a team
• A strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

You should also be comfortable using a tablet or EYFS software to record children's observations and development.

Why Join the School?

You will be joining a school that places real emphasis on helping children develop confidence, self belief, curiosity and a love of learning. The Nursery sits within an all through school educating children from Nursery through to Sixth Form, giving you the opportunity to become part of a wider educational community while still working closely within an experienced early years team.

In return, the School offers:

• A positive and supportive working environment
• Experienced and supportive colleagues
• A beautiful nursery setting and grounds
• Regular professional development opportunities
• Ongoing training
• The chance to play an important role in the development of children during their crucial early years

The School specifically highlights its supportive working environment and regular opportunities for professional development and training. Please note, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role and applications from recruitment agencies will not be considered.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with previous employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.