Nursery Practitioner

KiddyKare; Woking; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A childcare provider in Woking is seeking a full-time Level 3 qualified Practitioner to join their team. The role involves planning engaging activities for children and maintaining strong relationships with parents. Ideal candidates will have previous experience working with children and a strong understanding of safeguarding. This role offers a competitive salary and impressive career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Above industry standard salary

Discounted childcare of 50% for first child

Up to 33 days holiday per year

Access to Smart Health services

Future Leaders programme

Employee Appreciation awards

Flexible Working options

Qualifications

• Full and Relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification (essential).
• Previous experience working with children as a Nursery Nurse or similar.
• Strong knowledge of Safeguarding and Child Protection.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement engaging activities for children.
• Develop and maintain strong parent/carer partnerships.
• Promote child welfare, health, and safety.

Skills

Building trust and strong relationships

Engaging children in learning

Communication techniques with children and adults

Education

Full and Relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification

Job description

Overview

KiddyKare are looking for a full time, Level 3 qualified Practitioner to join a well-established setting. Alongside a competitive salary, the role offers impressive career progression.

Benefits

• Above industry standard salary, with annual salary reviews
• Discounted childcare of 50% for first child
• Up to 33 days holiday per year, with the option to buy additional days
• Smart Health access, including 24/7 access to Virtual GP appointments, fitness programmes and mental health support
• Access to our Future Leaders programme, preparing you to step into a Room Leader position
• Employee Appreciation awards
• Happy to Talk Flexible Working

What you’ll be doing

• Plan, create, implement, and reflect on engaging activities, tailored to each of your key children, to encourage their development towards key milestones.
• Develop and maintain strong parent/ carer partnerships
• Promote and ensure child welfare, protection, health and safety and safeguarding
• Work with colleagues to maintain a positive, happy and safe environment

What we’re looking for

• Full and Relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification (essential)
• Previous experience working with children (ideally as a Nursery Nurse, Nursery Practitioner, Early Years Educator, or similar)
• Passion for making learning fun and engaging for each child
• Ability to build trust and strong working relationships with both colleagues and parents
• Ability to use a variety of communication techniques with both children and adults
• Strong knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding, Child Protection, and the wider legislative requirements for working with children

If you are interested in the role, please apply online.