Nurturing Baby Room Practitioner (Level 2/3)

Witty Kiddies Nurseries; London Borough of Southwark; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Witty Kiddies Nurseries in London is seeking a Qualified Nursery Practitioner (Level 2 or Level 3) to join our Baby Room. You will provide caring, nurturing support for babies and help deliver a safe, stimulating environment that promotes development.

You will work closely with the Nursery Manager and team to plan age-appropriate activities, support routines, and maintain high standards of safeguarding, cleanliness and inclusivity.

Qualifications

• Essential Requirements: Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Early Years or Childcare, suitable for working in an early years setting.
• Passion for working with babies and supporting early development.
• Good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Knowledge of safeguarding, child protection and health and safety practices.
• Good communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues.
• Caring, patient and reliable approach to childcare.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Desirable: Previous experience working in a nursery Baby Room or with children aged 0-2 years.
• Paediatric First Aid training.
• Knowledge of infant development, safer sleep, weaning and early communication.
• Experience using digital systems to record children's observations and development.

Responsibilities

• Provide a high standard of physical, emotional and developmental care for babies within the nursery.
• Create a warm, safe and welcoming environment where babies feel secure and valued.
• Plan and deliver age-appropriate activities that support early development, exploration and learning in line with the EYFS.
• Follow individual feeding, sleeping and care routines, ensuring each baby's needs are met.
• Carry out nappy changing, feeding and personal care duties while maintaining excellent hygiene standards.
• Follow the nursery's safer sleep procedures and ensure babies are appropriately supervised at all times.
• Observe, assess and record children's progress, maintaining accurate learning journeys and developmental records.
• Act as a Key Person, building positive relationships with children and their families.
• Communicate regularly with parents and carers, sharing updates about their child's day, development and wellbeing.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to maintain a positive and supportive team environment.
• Ensure that all safeguarding, health and safety, confidentiality and nursery policies are followed.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised Baby Room, including cleaning and preparing resources and equipment.
• Support children with additional needs, ensuring an inclusive environment where every child can thrive.
• Participate in staff meetings, training and professional development opportunities.

Skills

Communication skills

Safeguarding knowledge

Teamwork

EYFS understanding

Caring and patient

Education

Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Early Years or Childcare

Job description

Witty Kiddies Nurseries in London is seeking a Qualified Nursery Practitioner (Level 2 or Level 3) to join our Baby Room. You will provide caring, nurturing support for babies and help deliver a safe, stimulating environment that promotes development.

You will work closely with the Nursery Manager and team to plan age-appropriate activities, support routines, and maintain high standards of safeguarding, cleanliness and inclusivity.