Nursery Practitioner

Stratton Mills; Wilmslow; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training and development

Being a valued team member

Job summary

A childcare provider in Wilmslow is seeking a passionate Nursery Practitioner to create a safe and engaging environment for children under five. You will collaborate with colleagues to ensure high-quality care in line with the EYFS framework. Ideal candidates will have an NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Child Development and experience with young children. In return, we offer ongoing training and development to support your career with us.

Qualifications

• Caring nature and thoughtful approach towards children.
• Confidence in working as part of a team.
• Ability to support individual and group needs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe and stimulating environment for children.
• Integrate nursery with wider children’s services.
• Ensure high quality early learning in line with EYFS.
• Respond to both group and individual needs of children under five.
• Maintain safeguarding procedures and promote equality and diversity.
• Collaborate with the team to ensure a welcoming setting.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Experience working with children under five

Knowledge of EYFS framework

Safeguarding awareness

Education

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Child Development

EYFS framework knowledge

Safeguarding procedures knowledge

Job description

Stratton Mills is recruiting for passionate and caring Nursery Nurses/ Nursery practitioners to work Full time at our clients Nursery in Wilsmslow.

We're looking for a Nursery Practitioner to provide a safe, stimulating, educational and fun environment for children attending Crèche Play. Our client's nursery provides childcare and welfare for children of up to five years of age, so it's imperative that the facilities and surroundings provide a clean, safe and welcoming environment. High quality early learning and care which is in line with Early Years Foundation Stage requirements will be key to your role.

You will have excellent written and verbal communication skills as you'll work with colleagues and partners to integrate the nursery with the wider children’s services brand to help identify and support the needs of local families with young children.

You will have experience of working with children under five years of age and their families with an NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Child Development (or equivalent) and be able to respond to both group and individual needs. Knowledge of the EYFS framework and principles plus safeguarding issues, procedures and an understanding of equality and diversity issues would be beneficial in this role.

When you work with us you are a valued team member, we have a passion for supporting and developing our staff.

Being an equal opportunities employer, we will consider candidates from a variety of backgrounds and have worked successfully with nurses and clients from many backgrounds.

These are some of the key qualities we are looking for:

• Thoughtfulness
• A caring nature
• Kindness
• Joyful
• A good heart

It goes without saying you'll be a confident team member with a positive driven approach and attitude.

In return, we offer a range of benefits:

• Ongoing training and development to help you to be the best.
• Being a valued member of our team.

If you're passionate and committed about what you caring for children click apply below.