Nursery Practitioner - Hidden Garden Day Nursery

HGDN ltd; Midsomer Norton; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A private day nursery in Midsomer Norton is seeking a dedicated Early Years Practitioner. This role involves supporting children's early learning through play-based education, ensuring adherence to safeguarding practices, and fostering strong communication with families. Candidates should ideally possess an NVQ L3 in childcare or be willing to complete it. The position includes a minimum of 33.5 hours weekly, with a flexible 4-day working week and various benefits.

Benefits

Company Pension

Referral programme

Bespoke personalised development packages

Generous staff discount for childcare

4 day working week – an extra day off

Wellbeing goodies and special occasions

Christmas closure

Flexible working

Limited TTO opportunities

Qualifications

• Successful candidates must demonstrate a clear love for working with children aged 6 months to 5 years.
• Must respect and understand safeguarding children's duties.
• Previous experience in an early years setting is ideal, but newly qualified practitioners are welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Support children's early learning and development in line with the early years foundation stage.
• Adhere to Nursery’s policies and procedures.
• Work Monday to Friday, alternating shifts in the hours of 0730-1800.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Passion for early years education

Confidence in liaising with families

Commitment to safeguarding children

Education

NVQ L3 in childcare or willingness to complete

Good level of education

Job description

We are recruiting! Are you qualified in Early years childcare or are you looking for an excellent Early Years Apprenticeship? Do you have a passion for supporting a child’s early years in life through play based learning? If you answered yes to the above questions your the person we are looking for!

Hidden Garden Day Nursery is a private day nursery located in the heart of Midsomer Norton. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone enthusiastic and committed to join our lovely small team. We have four rooms within the setting – a quiet space for our 6 month to 18 month olds, our Pips toddler room, Apples Nursery and our Trees Preschool room.

We are looking for someone passionate about early years education and care. You will be expected to demonstrate excellent communication skills and be confident in liaising with children’s families. Successful candidates will demonstrate a clear love for working with children 6 months to five years old and will be committed to supporting children’s early learning and development in line with the early years foundation stage.

Applicants should have a good level of education and an NVQ L3 in childcare or be looking to complete this qualification. Applicants would ideally have previous experience in an early years setting; however we welcome interest from newly qualified practitioners. Successful candidates will have respect and a clear understanding of our duty to safeguarding children. You will be expected to adhere to the Nursery’s policies and procedures. The position is subject to a full DBS check, satisfactory references and completion of a full induction and training.

The post is Monday to Friday between the hours of 0730-1800; we alternate shifts throughout the week. Minimum of 33.5 hours a week.

Benefits

• Company Pension
• Referral programme
• Bespoke personalised development packages
• Generous staff discount for childcare
• 4 day working week – an extra day off just for you!
• Wellbeing goodies, special occasions and company events
• Christmas closure
• Flexible working
• Limited TTO opportunities