Nursery Practitioner – Level 2

Hadland Care Group; Southampton; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a passionate team at a leading early education provider, dedicated to nurturing children's development in a safe and engaging environment. As a Nursery Practitioner, you'll play a vital role in shaping young minds, ensuring their safety, and fostering their social and emotional skills. With a commitment to employee well-being and professional growth, this innovative company offers fantastic benefits, including childcare discounts and flexible working options. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact on children's lives and enjoy a supportive workplace, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Annual Bonus Scheme

Childcare Discount

Flexible Working Options

Holiday Allowance

Wellbeing Day

Free meals

Employee Recognition

Health and Wellbeing Support

Career Development

Travel and Parking Season Ticket loan

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day care and support for children up to age five.
• Develop and lead fun, age-appropriate activities for learning.
• Maintain communication with parents about children's progress.

Skills

Understanding of safeguarding procedures

Child development knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Level 2 Early Years Qualification

Job description

NURSERY PRACTITIONER – LEVEL 2

Pay rate: Up to £13.27 per hour

Contracted Hours: 35 hours per week

About the Role

Our Nursery Practitioner supports the educational and social development of children up to age five. Key duties include ensuring a safe learning environment, helping children develop social and behavioral skills, and engaging them in age-appropriate play. By joining us, you'll work with a passionate team dedicated to providing care, warmth, and kindness.

About the Nursery

Tops Fawley Nursery is a 67 place Day Nursery & Pre-School situated in Fawley, Southampton. The nursery runs several extra-curricular activities including Forest School, cooking school, Boogie Mites, yoga, tooth brushing, football fun 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 leading fun, age-appropriate activities that promote learning and development, focusing on key areas like social, emotional, physical, and cognitive skills.
• Observing children’s development and identifying any areas of concern. They help children develop their motor skills, language, and social interactions through play and structured learning.
• Ensuring that children are safe and emotionally supported. They create an atmosphere that encourages children to explore and learn independently.
• Keeping records of each child’s progress, including documenting milestones, behaviors, and developmental needs. This is often part of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework in the UK.
• Maintaining regular communication with parents or guardians about their child’s progress, needs, and any concerns that arise.

What are we looking for?

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

Why You’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 our family:

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

Childcare Discount: Enjoy up to 60% off childcare within Tops Day Nurseries, making it easier for you to balance work and family life.

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

Holiday Allowance: Take advantage of 29 days of holiday to relax and recharge.

Wellbeing Day: For you to enjoy the way you would like. Take a step back, unwind, and focus on the things that bring you joy and relaxation.

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

Employee Recognition: Access to the Blue Light Card, offering exclusive discounts and savings at thousands of retailers, restaurants, and attractions.

Employee Recognition Platform: Access our reward and recognition platform, Each Person, for Gym discounts, Cycle2Work benefits, GP on demand, Cinema deals, Diesel Savings Card, and cashback on your favourite supermarkets and high street retailers. We also use Each Person to celebrate employee of the month!

Health and Wellbeing Support: We’ve got you covered with NHS Prescription Charges, Optical Care, and Dental Treatment.

Career Development: We’re committed to your growth and offer fantastic opportunities for career advancement.

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

Why Tops Day Nurseries?

We are a leading early education and childcare provider in South England, established in 1990. We promote environmental sustainability and social responsibility by educating today’s children to influence future generations. We value respect, open communication, and teamwork, 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-sharing bonuses. We're also proud to rank 9th in the 2024 Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers in the UK, offering career development from Level 2 Childcare Apprenticeships to Nursery Manager or Early Years Teacher.

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

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity 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 candidates will be required to have an enhanced DBS which is on the update service. All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks. This role involves regulated activity with children. You should not apply if you are on the Children’s Barred List.

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