Nursery Practitioner

Happy Nurses; Walton-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A childcare provider in Walton-on-Thames is seeking a nursery practitioner to join their team. Applicants should have at least a level 2 nursery qualification. The role includes providing care, mentoring other staff, and ensuring a nurturing environment for children. The company offers various benefits including training, a comprehensive rewards program, and a competitive salary of up to £30,000 per year.

Benefits

Company pension

On-site parking

Referral programme

40% childcare discount for qualified staff

Paid day off to celebrate your birthday

Monthly staff appreciation award

Qualifications

• Minimum level 2 nursery practitioner qualification required.
• 1 year of nursery experience preferred.
• 1 year of childcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care and education for children.
• Assure the safety and wellbeing of children.
• Contribute to the development of children’s learning.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Willingness to learn

Love of working with children

Education

GCSE or equivalent

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a nursery practitioner. You must be qualified to a minimum of a level 2 nursery practitioner qualification to apply. As we prepare for our September intake of children, we looking for Qualified Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years Practitioners. We are currently recruiting for qualified practitioners to join our lovely team. The qualities that we are looking for are enthusiasm, a willingness to learn and have a true love of working with children. Our ethos is the ‘children are at the heart of every decision that we make’ and this is followed through at every level of the company.

What we offer

• We only employ warm, friendly staff – which makes the nursery teams lovely places to work
• We use In the Moment Planning, so no written plans to write. We don\'t do written observations either. We try and aim for as little paperwork as possible.
• We offer training and progression for all staff looking to progress to Room Leader roles and above. Our hugely successful Leadership Training Programme has a great track record of creating fantastic leaders.
• All of our rooms are air-conditioned to make pleasant working environment
• Refer a friend bonus for qualified staff of £500
• Paid day off to celebrate your birthday
• Working pattern to include day off each week
• Monthly staff appreciation award and the chance to win £50
• Career opportunities: Ongoing development and early years quality training and mentoring
• Working with a large, friendly team in a growing company
• Closed at Christmas
• 40% childcare discount for qualified staff

Details

• Job Type: Full-time, Part-time (permanent)
• Salary: Up to £30,000.00 per year
• Benefits: Company pension, On-site parking, Referral programme
• Location: In person
• Schedule: Monday to Friday
• Licence/Certification: Driving Licence (required)

Qualifications and experience

• Education: GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
• Experience: Nursery: 1 year (preferred); Nursery experience: 1 year (preferred); Childcare: 1 year (preferred); Management: 1 year (preferred)