Qualified Nursery Practitioner – Torquay, Devon

Early Years Academy; Torquay; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

The Qualified Nursery Practitioner role at Early Years Academy is based in Torquay, Devon, and offers the chance to work with babies, toddlers and preschool children within a nurturing EYFS environment.

You will plan engaging activities, observe progress, support SEND needs, maintain safeguarding, and build strong relationships with parents, while collaborating with colleagues.

A recognised childcare qualification is required; ongoing professional development opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• A recognised qualification in Childcare or Early Years suitable for the position.
• Experience with babies, toddlers or preschool children in a nursery.
• Strong understanding of EYFS.
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to plan engaging activities.
• Passion for supporting learning and development.
• Caring, patient and professional approach.
• Willingness to continue professional development.
• Experience with additional needs is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care and early education for babies, toddlers and preschool children.
• Support learning and development in line with the EYFS framework.
• Plan and deliver creative, age-appropriate learning activities.
• Encourage independence, confidence, communication and social skills through play.
• Observe, assess and record progress, identifying individual learning needs.
• Support children with SEND and foster an inclusive learning environment.
• Maintain a safe, welcoming and nurturing nursery environment.
• Build positive relationships with parents and carers.
• Work with colleagues to ensure consistency in care and education.
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety and nursery policies.
• Support personal care routines, including meals, hygiene and rest periods.
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing.
• Participate in staff meetings, training and development.
• Contribute to a positive nursery team.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Teamwork

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding

Education

Childcare or Early Years qualification

Job description

QUALIFIED NURSERY PRACTITIONER – TORQUAY, DEVON

Location: Torquay, Devon

Salary: To be confirmed, depending on qualifications and experience

Job Title: Qualified Nursery Practitioner / Early Years Educator

Recruitment Agency: Early Years Academy

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Providing high-quality care and early education for babies, toddlers and preschool children.
• Supporting childrens' learning and development in accordance with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) statutory framework.
• Planning and delivering creative, engaging and age-appropriate learning experiences.
• Encouraging childrens' independence, confidence, communication and social skills through play.
• Observing, assessing and recording childrens' progress and identifying their individual learning needs.
• Supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and helping to create an inclusive learning environment.
• Maintaining a safe, stimulating, welcoming and nurturing nursery environment.
• Building positive and professional relationships with parents and carers.
• Working closely with colleagues to ensure consistency in childrens' care and education.
• Following safeguarding, child protection, health and safety and nursery policies.
• Supporting childrens' personal care routines, including mealtimes, hygiene and rest periods.
• Promoting positive behaviour and supporting childrens' emotional wellbeing.
• Participating in staff meetings, training and professional development activities as required.
• Contributing to a positive and supportive nursery environment.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• A recognised qualification in Childcare or Early Years suitable for the position.
• Previous experience working with babies, toddlers or preschool children in a nursery or Early Years setting.
• A good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and child protection responsibilities.
• Strong communication, organisation and teamwork skills.
• The ability to plan and deliver engaging learning activities.
• A genuine passion for supporting childrens' learning and development.
• A caring, patient, enthusiastic and professional approach.
• A commitment to providing high-quality childcare and maintaining professional standards.
• A willingness to continue learning and developing professional skills.
• Experience supporting children with additional needs, working as a key person or contributing to EYFS observations and assessments would be advantageous.

PERSONAL QUALITIES

• Warm, friendly and approachable.
• Passionate about childrens' education and development.
• Creative and enthusiastic when planning learning activities.
• Reliable, organised and committed.
• Confident communicating with children, parents and colleagues.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Patient, understanding and responsive to childrens' individual needs.
• Dedicated to maintaining a safe and nurturing environment for every child.
• Enthusiastic about contributing to a positive nursery team.

SALARY AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

• Salary to be confirmed, depending on qualifications and experience.
• Opportunity to develop your Early Years knowledge and professional skills.
• Opportunity to contribute to childrens' learning and development.
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience within a nursery setting.
• Scope to discuss future career development and progression opportunities.
• Opportunity to build experience across different age groups within Early Years.
• Working hours, contract details and additional employment benefits will be confirmed during the recruitment process.

WHY WORK IN EARLY YEARS?

Working as a Nursery Practitioner is an incredibly rewarding career. Every day offers an opportunity to inspire young minds, encourage curiosity and help children develop essential skills for their future.

As a qualified Nursery Practitioner, you will play an important role in supporting childrens' confidence, independence, communication and emotional wellbeing.

Early Years professionals make a lasting difference by creating positive learning experiences and helping children build strong foundations for their future education.

SAFEGUARDING AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

Early Years Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Appointment will be subject to appropriate safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, right-to-work verification and confirmation of relevant qualifications.

We welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates from all backgrounds and are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion throughout the recruitment process.