Qualified Nursery Practitioners Level 2 and Level 3 (Full Time)

Banana Moon Day Nurseries; City Of London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant nursery in the City of London is seeking an enthusiastic Nursery Practitioner to join their dedicated team. This full-time position offers a supportive environment focused on children's wellbeing and development. Ideal candidates will have a level 2/3 qualification, first aid certification, and experience in childcare. The nursery promotes a family feel, providing ample training opportunities and reduced paperwork for more hands-on time with children.

Benefits

Ongoing training & development

Dedicated staff wellbeing room

Family feel nursery

Qualifications

• At least one year's post-qualifying experience.
• DBS enhanced disclosure within the child workforce sector.
• Completion of safeguarding training and qualification.

Responsibilities

• Ensure operational policies and procedures are implemented and relevant legislation is met.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in the nursery.
• Oversee the settling in of new children and liaise with parents.

Skills

First aid administration

Safeguarding knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Full and relevant level 2/3 qualification

DBS enhanced disclosure

Paediatric first aid certificate

Job description

• To ensure operational policies and procedures implemented and relevant legislation is met.
• Adhere to room ratios in line with policy and rotas.
• Ensure daily room registers and records of children in attendance are accurate.
• Adhere to Health and Safety policies, completing risk assessments, hazard logs and documentation as set out in the operational plan.
• Be alert to issues of safeguarding, ensuring that the welfare and safety of the children and adults is paramount, recording and reporting any concerns to the DSL.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in practice, ensuring relevant documentation is completed as required.
• To administer first aid and medication as appropriate and keeping the manager informed of any actions.
• Oversee the settling in of new children in a sensitive manner, ensuring all relevant documentation is completed, liaising closely with parents and staff to ensure home life and children's interests are utilised for reassurance.
• A full and relevant level 2/3 qualification as defined by Children's workforce development council.
• DBS enhanced disclosure within the child workforce sector.
• Paediatric 12h first aid certificate, safeguarding training and qualification and one year's post qualifying experience.
• Banana Moon Bromley is a thriving nursery looking for an enthusiastic and energetic nursery practitioner. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute towards the leadership of a happy nursery where we focus on encouraging children to be children, learning through fun and engaging play. You will be working with a dedicated team in a caring, family friendly, characterful and stimulating environment which is inviting to children, parents and staff.
• Join an energetic and well qualified team
• Family feel nursery
• Bespoke play-based curriculum
• Drastically reduced paperwork
• More time available to spend with children
• Dedicated staff wellbeing room
• Ongoing training & development
• First aid training (Millie's Mark accredited nursery)
• 40 hours full time + paid overtime
• Part time roles available