Nursery Practitioner - Deptford

Nexter; Peacehaven; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive team culture

Ongoing training and development

Progression to Senior Practitioner/LED

Beautiful nursery setting

Staff socials & wellbeing support

Job summary

Nexter Nursery in the United Kingdom is seeking a dedicated Nursery Practitioner to support senior staff in delivering outstanding care and learning experiences for children aged 0-5. You’ll play, plan, observe and inspire, helping little ones learn and grow in line with the EYFS framework.

Join a supportive, friendly team in a beautiful, well-equipped setting with opportunities to progress to Senior Practitioner or Room Leader.

Qualifications

• Accredited Level 3 EYFS qualification required.
• Strong understanding of EYFS and child development.
• Positive, professional and reliable approach.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
• Paediatric First Aid and Food Hygiene certificates preferred or willing to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Support senior team to provide outstanding care and learning experiences for every child.
• Assist with planning, observation and delivery of activities in line with EYFS.
• Help create engaging indoor and outdoor learning spaces.
• Ensure the room runs smoothly on a day-to-day basis.

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification (or equivalent)

Paediatric First Aid

Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

We’re working with a lovely, well-established nursery that prides itself on creating a fun, caring and inspiring environment for children aged 0-5.

As a Nursery Practitioner, you’ll support senior team members to provide outstanding care and learning experiences for every child. You’ll play, plan, observe and inspire—helping little ones learn and grow in line with the EYFS framework.

You’ll also contribute ideas, help create exciting learning spaces indoors and outdoors, and ensure the room runs smoothly day to day. If you’re passionate about making a difference and love being part of a supportive team, this role is for you.

Requirements

• Level 3 Early Years qualification (or equivalent)


• Good understanding of the EYFS and child development


• Positive, professional and reliable approach


• Strong teamwork and communication skills


• Paediatric First Aid and Food Hygiene certificates (or willingness to obtain)


• Passion for providing exceptional childcare

Benefits

• Supportive, friendly team culture


• Ongoing training and development


• Opportunity to progress to Senior Practitioner / Room Leader


• Beautiful, well-equipped nursery setting


• Staff socials, recognition schemes and wellbeing support