Senior Nursery Practitioner

HOPSCOTCH DAY NURSERIES; Southampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in Southampton seeks a Senior Nursery Practitioner to support the room leader and inspire a passionate childcare team. In this role, you will assist in the planning of educational activities and ensure a safe and stimulating environment for children's learning. Candidates must have a Level 3 Early Years Qualification and be prepared for safer recruitment checks. Join our family today if you are passionate about educating the next generation!

Qualifications

• A minimum of a Level 3 Early Years Qualification is required.
• Candidates must pass safer recruitment checks including a DBS Check.

Responsibilities

• Assist room leader and colleagues with planning age-appropriate activities.
• Care for toys and equipment, reporting any issues.
• Communicate clearly with parents regarding children's development.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Flexibility

Education

Level 3 Early Years Qualification

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Assist room leader and colleagues with planning activities appropriate for the age group, following all supporting guidelines as laid out in the EYFS.
• Assist in the care, maintenance and cleaning of all toys and equipment within the nursery, recording and reporting any maintenance or safety issues/irregularities.
• Be a responsible, reliable and effective member of staff working flexibly as part of the team.
• Communicate clearly and efficiently with parents/guardians in regard to their child's development encouraging active participation and interest in their child's continual development and progress.
• Provide an appealing, creative and stimulating room and environment.
• Ensure all company forms and procedures are filled out correctly.
• Be familiar with and work within all company policies and procedures and report any breach in procedure.

About the Role

Are you an Early Years Practitioner / Nursery Practitioner / Early Years Educator / Nursery Nurse? Many different titles, but they all mean you do one important job of caring and educating the next generation!

Opportunity

Exciting opportunity to further your career and step onto your first management role. Our beautiful setting in Regents Park, Southampton are looking for a Senior Nursery Practitioner to support the room leader to inspire a passionate childcare team, supporting the children's learning and development. If you want to support the important role in educating the next generation…join our Hopscotch family today!

Qualifications

A minimum of a Level 3 Early Years Qualification is required. All successful candidate will be subject to safer recruitment checks, including a full‑completed Application Form and a DBS Check.