Nursery Practitioner

Grandir UK; Wymondham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in Wymondham is searching for a dedicated early years practitioner to ensure high standards of quality in their nursery. The role involves engaging children with age-appropriate activities, providing key carer responsibilities, and supporting less experienced staff. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in childcare. Benefits include generous leave, health perks, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Generous discount on childcare

31 days annual leave including bank holidays

'Wellbeing Day'

24/7 remote GP appointments

Cashback on medical procedures

Employee benefits portal with discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in childcare and early years education is essential.
• Ability to engage children in stimulating activities.
• Strong communication and mentoring skills.

Responsibilities

• Assume key carer responsibilities for designated children.
• Prepare and support children's activities.
• Maintain effective day-to-day management of the nursery.

Job description

Promote high standards of quality within the nursery in respect of the environment, resources and experiences offered to children.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assume key carer responsibilities for designated children.
• Ensure that all children attending the nursery receive rich and stimulating experiences appropriate to their age and stage of development.
• Prepare and support children's activities
• In the absence of the Team/Room Leader maintain effective day-to-day management of the environment.
• Contribute to ensuring that practice and provision in the nursery meets the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.
• Support and mentor students and un-qualified staff to ensure delivery of high-quality childcare practice.

We are a Great Place To Work, committed to creating a positive and thriving environment for our employees. Our mission is to deliver high-quality childcare and education, fostering the growth of children into happy, smart, and healthy individuals.

Benefits include:

• Recommend friends and family to work for us and be rewarded with a cash bonus
• Generous discount on childcare
• Total 31 days annual leave inc bank hol (FTE) - Includes an extra 3 days annual leave over the Christmas period
• 'Wellbeing Day' - an extra day off just for you
• Access to an employee benefits portal, which includes discounts at 100's of online high street stores, turning points into cash
• 24/7 remote GP appointments
• Claim cash back on medical procedures such as dental care and physiotherapy
• 'May I say thank you' for the month of May to appreciate the hard work and dedication of staff teams
• Working for a business that has received 'Great Place To Work' certification, putting people at the core of what we do.