Nursery Practitioner

JR United Kingdom; Walton-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Nursery Practitioner / Early Years Educator for their facility in Walton-on-Thames. This full-time position involves ensuring high-quality childcare, implementing daily routines, and contributing to children's development. The successful candidate will hold a Level 2 or above in Early Years / Childcare and have experience working with young children. A generous benefits package including discounted childcare and personal development opportunities is offered.

Benefits

Free & discounted childcare spaces

24/7 counselling support hotline

Generous annual leave

Personal Development Fund

Enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption leave

Wellness day

Qualifications

• Completion of a relevant childcare qualification required.
• Understanding of Health & Safety and Food Hygiene is beneficial.
• Previous experience with children in a similar capacity is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support excellence in childcare and education for children.
• Implement daily routines in each room.
• Collaborate and support colleagues within the nursery setting.

Skills

Enthusiasm for working with young children

Positive approach to learning

Reliability

Excellent communication skills

Education

Level 2 or Level 3 Childcare qualification

First Aid certificate

Job description

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Nursery Practitioner / Early Years Educator: Walton on Thames, Surrey

Full Time: 40 hours per week

Holidays: 23 days, excluding bank holidays.

Pay:£25,500.47 - £30,088.19, dependant on qualifications and experience

This is a wonderful opportunity for a passionate early years professional to work within this modern, bright, and spacious early years learning environment. Successful applicants will have a Level 2 or above in Early Years / Childcare and be experienced working with young children.

Role Overview

? To contribute excellence in childcare and education for the children of the Nursery Setting.

? To give support to other personnel within the setting.

? To implement the daily routine in each room.

Benefits package

? Free & discounted childcare spaces

? 24/7 counselling support hotline

? Generous annual leave

? Personal Development Fund

?Enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption leave

?Wellness day

?Nursery Christmas closures

Skills, knowledge and experience

? Enthusiasm for working with young children

? An interest in the care, learning and development of young children

? A commitment to the provision of high quality childcare

? A positive approach to learning and gaining new skills through teamwork and training opportunities

? Previous experience of caring for, or working with children in a voluntary or paid capacity

? An understanding of the Early Learning Goals

? Knowledge of the National Standards for the regulation of Childcare provision

Personal Qualities

? Good organisational, record keeping and planning skills

? Punctuality

? Excellent communication skills, with children, colleagues, advisors and parents/carers.

? Reliability and trustworthiness

? A positive approach to inclusive practice, with children and colleagues

? Flexibility occasionally working hours might be changed, e.g. if the setting hosts a Parents Evening

? Able to work in small teams

Qualifications

? A positive approach to completing relevant short courses and qualifications

? Some understanding of the importance of Health & Safety and Food Hygiene in the workplace

? Completion of a recognisedLevel 2 or Level 3 Childcarequalification

? First Aid certificate

Best Start Recruitment want to help you to make the right choice in your next career move. If you meet the criteria set above, or would like Early Years Career advice please apply ASAP for an informal and confidential chat.

We cater for all Early Years jobs and currently have Nursery Manager, Deputy Manager, QTS, Montessori, Room Leader and Early Years Practitioner / Nursery Nurse vacancies