Nursery Practitioner

Family First Nursery Group; Tiptree; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in Tiptree is looking for a Level 3 Childcare Practitioner to deliver high-quality care and education. This role offers a salary of £27,060.80, along with a £400 Qualification Recognition bonus after six months of service. Join a dedicated team in a supportive environment with strong emphasis on continuous professional development and wellbeing.

Benefits

24 days annual leave plus birthday off

75% off nursery fees for employees

Confidential employee assistance helpline

Pension scheme

Referral bonus programme

Qualifications

• Essential childcare qualification at Level 3.
• Fluency in English - both written and verbal.
• Desirable experience in Early Years.

Responsibilities

• Provide stimulating experiences and resources for children.
• Understand and meet EYFS framework requirements.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the nursery.
• Facilitate secure attachments for children.
• Attend regular team meetings for updates.

Skills

Full and relevant Level 3 childcare qualification

Fluent in written and spoken English

Experience of working in Early Years

Knowledge of statutory framework for EYFS

Job description

Tiptree Day Nursery

Level 3 Childcare Practitioner - Full-Time

Salary: £27,060.80 per annum + Qualification Bonus. We value the dedication and expertise of our Level 3 Practitioners. To show appreciation for their hard work and commitment, we offer a £400 Qualification Recognition bonus to all our Level 3 Practitioners across all our Nurseries. This bonus will be paid after 6 months of service, based on a 40-hour working week; bonus will be pro-rata for part-time staff.

We are excited to welcome a dedicated and enthusiastic Level 3 Childcare Practitioner to join our team at Tiptree Day Nursery!

We are proud to have received our Ofsted GOOD rating in December 2024, with a team that works together to invest time in getting to know the children and what interests them. We plan and develop practice to enhance children and families’ learning, environments, and experiences.

We would love for someone likeminded to join and continue on our journey in an environment that offers ongoing CPD opportunities and support.

Nursery Practitioner main duties and responsibilities :

• Provide stimulating and purposeful experiences, environments, and resources to children appropriate to their age and stage of development.
• Understand and ensure that the requirements of the statutory framework for the EYFS are met.
• Ensure the highest levels of cleanliness and hygiene in the nursery and promote these daily in every routine.
• Undertake any other duties to ensure the smooth running of the nursery, and the safety and wellbeing of children, staff, and families.
• Maintain strictly professional relationships and report any complaints or concerns to management in accordance with company policy and procedures.
• Facilitate a strong key person approach to enable children to form secure attachments and cover all children daily when colleagues are absent.
• Attend regular team meetings to ensure you remain updated on key priorities, changes, developments and regularly review company policies and procedures.
• Children's emotional well-being is given unquestionable priority.

Duties and responsibilities in this job description are not exhaustive or restrictive; changes and other duties relevant to this post may be added.

Requirements and skills:

• Full and relevant Level 3 childcare qualification - essential
• Fluent in written and spoken English - essential
• Over 1 year's experience of working in Early Years - desirable
• Knowledge of the Statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements - desirable

Why Join Us?

At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Annual Leave: Starting at 24 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays
• Employee discount / Childcare: 75% off nursery fees for our team members
• Health & wellbeing programme: Confidential employee assistance helpline available and mental health first aid trained staff.
• Development: Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your career growth
• Company Pension Scheme
• Referral Programme: Recommend a friend for a role and if they are successful, receive a cash bonus.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty.

We take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Group.