Nursery Practitioner

Tinies; Wantage; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in Wantage is seeking a full-time Nursery Practitioner to support and care for children in a nurturing environment. This role offers a competitive salary of up to £23,500 based on experience, with excellent benefits including training opportunities and annual leave enhancements. Join a team that values professional growth and provides ongoing support in your childcare career.

Benefits

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Monthly bonus for qualified staff

Free parking

Free staff uniform

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Experience in childcare required.
• Understanding of EYFS framework beneficial.
• Qualified staff can earn a monthly bonus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure children's safety and prevent accidents through supervision.
• Support and care for children's personal needs.
• Plan activities based on children's development profiles.

Skills

Safeguarding children

Supervision and observation

Communication with parents

Child development planning

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Job description

This setting, based in Wantage, is looking to hire a Nursery Practitioner.

Full-time 40 hours per week, with the possibility of part-time hours if preferred.

Salary up to £23,500 depending on experience and qualifications.

Qualified staff have the opportunity to earn a monthly bonus alongside their pay.

20 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with years of service.

Key benefits:

• a competitive salary
• excellent career opportunities
• support in gaining further qualifications and training contribution
• annual salary increases
• ongoing training and development
• annual leave that increases with years of service
• socials and paid nights out with your team
• free parking and free staff uniform

Key responsibilities:

• Ensure understanding of safeguarding children, recognizing, reporting, and recording concerns.
• Ensure all children are safe and prevent accidents through supervision and observation indoors and outdoors.
• Support, encourage, and care for children's personal needs, including hand washing, nappy changing, nose wiping, toilet training, feeding, and promoting independence.
• Contribute to planning using the EYFS to cover all learning areas, including planning activities around gaps in children's profiles to achieve effective moderation.
• Work in partnership with parents as a key person, keeping them fully informed about the nursery and their child, and providing daily feedback on achievements, difficulties, interests, and interactions.