Nursery Practitioner - Level 2

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Job summary

Tops Day Nurseries seeks a Level 2 Nursery Practitioner in Plymouth, emphasizing child care and educational support for children up to age five. The role offers numerous employee benefits, including childcare discounts, flexible hours, and a commitment to staff well-being, ensuring a fulfilling work environment.

Benefits

Annual Bonus Scheme

Childcare Discount

Flexible Working Options

28 days of annual leave + additional 2 days

Free meals

Employee Recognition Platform

Health and Wellbeing Support

Career Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Level 2 Early Years Qualification is required.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding procedures.

Responsibilities

• Providing day-to-day care, including feeding, changing diapers, and helping with toilet training.
• Developing and leading fun, age-appropriate activities that promote learning.
• Keeping records of each child’s progress, maintaining communication with parents.

Skills

Child development

Safeguarding procedures

Education

Level 2 Early Years Qualification

Job description

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Full Job Description

Job Description

NURSERYPRACTITIONER – LEVEL 2

Location:Tops Prince Rock, Plymouth, Devon

Pay rate:Up to £12.26per hour

Contracted Hours: 30 hours per week/ Full Time

“Staffwell-being is valued and nurtured. The provider offers staffopportunities to celebrate their achievements and contributions. Theseinclude staff nominations on the 'Each Person Scheme' andspecial award nights to recognise both individual and nurseryachievements.”- OFSTED recent feedback

WhyYou’ll Love Working with Us

At Tops Day Nurseries,we believe in rewarding our team for their hard work and dedication.Here are some of the fantastic benefits you’ll enjoy as part of ourfamily:

Annual Bonus Scheme : As anEmployee-Owned Company, you’ll share in our success. Each May, you’llhave the opportunity to receive a bonus from our profit shares.

Childcare Discount : Enjoy up to 60% off childcarewithin Tops Day Nurseries, making it easier for you to balance workand family life.

Flexible Working Options:Make the Most of Your Time Off with Compressed Hours. Byworking compressed hours, you could gain up to 48 extra days off peryear. Alternatively, if you work nine days over a two-week period,you’ll receive up to 24 additional days off annually. And that’s inaddition to your standard holiday allowance!

Proud tobe a World’s Happiest Workplace: Tops Day Nurseries has beenofficially certified as a World’s Happiest Workplace for 2025,recognising our commitment to employee well-being, career growth, anda positive workplace culture.

Holiday Allowance: We all need time to rest, reset and enjoy the moments thatmatter most. That’s why you’ll receive 28 days of annual leaveeach year to relax and spend time doing what you love.

And because we know how important it is to look after you, you’llalso receive 2 extra days :

• One tocelebrate your birthday – or another day that’sspecial to you
• And a Wellbeing Day , justfor you, to take a pause, recharge, and focus on what makes you feelgood.

That’s a total of 30 days off each year – because you deserve it.

Free meals:Our nurseries are proud to provide free breakfast to ourcolleagues as part of our commitment to supporting your well-being.Enjoy freshly prepared meals each day, ensuring you're energizedand ready to provide the best care and education for the children wenurture.

Employee Recognition: Access tothe Blue Light Card, offering exclusive discounts and savings atthousands of retailers, restaurants, and attractions.

Employee Recognition Platform : Access our rewardand recognition platform, Each Person, for Gym discounts, Cycle2Workbenefits, GP on demand, Cinema deals, Diesel Savings Card, andcashback on your favourite supermarkets and high street retailers. Wealso use Each person to celebrate employee of the month!

Health and Wellbeing Support : We’ve got youcovered with NHS Prescription Charges, Optical Care, and DentalTreatment.

Career Development : We’recommitted to your growth and offer fantastic opportunities for careeradvancement.

Travel and Parking Season Ticket loan:Borrow up to £500 interest-free and spread the expenseeasily, whether for public transport or parking.

About the Role

Our Nursery Practitionersupports the educational and social development of children up to agefive. Key duties include ensuring a safe learning environment, helpingchildren develop social and behavioral skills, and engaging them inage-appropriate play. By joining us, you'll work with a passionateteam dedicated to providing care, warmth, and kindness.

About the Nursery

TopsPrince Rock Nursery is a 42 place DayNursery & Pre-School situated in Plymouth.The nursery run several extra-curricular activities including cookingschool, Boogie Mites, yoga, tooth brushing and much more!

What does the role involve?

• Providing day-to-day care, including feeding, changing diapers,and helping children with toilet training. They also ensure a safe,clean, and stimulating environment.
• Developing and leadingfun, age-appropriate activities that promote learning and development,focusing on key areas like social, emotional, physical, and cognitiveskills.
• Observing children’s development and identifying anyareas of concern. They help children develop their motor skills,language, and social interactions through play and structuredlearning.
• Ensuring that children are safe and emotionallysupported. They create an atmosphere that encourages children toexplore and learn independently.
• Keeping records of eachchild’s progress, including documenting milestones, behaviors, anddevelopmental needs. This is often part of the Early Years FoundationStage (EYFS) framework in the UK.
• Maintaining regularcommunication with parents or guardians about their child’s progress,needs, and any concerns that arise.

Whatare we looking for?

• A minimum of a Level 2Early Years Qualification is required.
• Have a strongunderstanding of safeguarding procedures

Why Tops Day Nurseries?

We are aleading early education and childcare provider in South England,established in 1990. We promote environmental sustainability andsocial responsibility by educating today’s children to influencefuture generations. We value respect, open communication, andteamwork, fostering a positive, purpose-driven work environment.

As an Employee-Owned Company, our colleagues are co-owners,benefiting from the company’s growth through annual profit-sharingbonuses. We're also proud to rank 9th in the 2024 Top 100Apprenticeship Employers in the UK, offering career development fromLevel 2 Childcare Apprenticeships to Nursery Manager or Early YearsTeacher.

Exciting? We think so! Your journey starts here, sotake the first step to become part of Tops Team by clicking apply!

We are an equal opportunity employer and valuediversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race,religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age,marital status, veteran status or disability status. All candidateswill be required to have an enhanced DBS which is on the updateservice. All offers are conditional upon satisfactory backgroundchecks.This role involves regulated activity with children. Youshould not apply if you are on the Childrens’ Barred List.

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