Level 2/3 Nursery Practitioner

Little Acorns Montessori is a family-run group with three individual, thriving settings across Ascot, Bracknell and Crowthrone. Our well established Ascot, Winfield setting opened in 1994. It has a strong local reputation and a beautiful rural setting.

All our settings have a warm, welcoming, inclusive and high-quality learning environment where children can thrive. We nurture children’s curiosity, creativity, and confidence while fostering a love for lifelong learning. Our Montessori inspired curriculum blends child-led activity, explicit teaching/direction, and play, in order to deliver the EYFS effectively. We aim to serve our local communities with affordable, flexible, high quality childcare that fits the needs of parents.

Setting

• Winkfield, Ascot: 8:00am - 4:00pm, ages 24 months plus, term time only
• We are looking for someone to work 4-5 days, 9:00am until 4:00pm, term time only. Please don't apply if you can't meet these requirements.
• We are looking for someone who can start as soon as possible.

Job Description

We are looking for a Level 2 / 3 Nursery Practitioner who can deliver outstanding care and high-quality early years education, supporting each child to reach their individual developmental milestones. You will work as part of a team to champion a safe, nurturing environment by upholding the highest standards in safeguarding, health, and wellbeing. You will be committed to meeting each child’s needs and providing them with the best possible start in education.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the planning and delivery of activities, adapting the curriculum to meet the needs of the children
• Use educational strategies to support progress and achievement
• Oversee the progress, wellbeing and safeguarding of children
• Help to maintain a safe and secure environment, meeting all regulations, policies and procedures
• Engage fully in CPD to improve and grow as a practitioner
• Undertake self-evaluation regularly and contribute to wider improvement strategies
• Manage resources effectively and support with administrative tasks

About you

• We are looking for a passionate and driven Level 2 / 3 Nursery Practitioner who is committed to delivering the highest standards of childcare and early years education
• You will have experience working as part of an Early Years setting
• You will have a good understanding of the EYFS
• Approachable, caring and professional attitude that demonstrates integrity
• Committed to continuous professional development

Qualifications and experience

• Level 2 / 3 Early Years qualification
• Experience working effectively within an Early Years setting

Essential Criteria

• Level 2 / 3 Early Years qualification
• Experience working in an Early Years setting
• Excellent knowledge of child protection and safeguarding procedures
• Good understanding of the EYFS

Little Acorns Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Ongoing professional development and career progression
• Childcare discount of 50%
• Range of discounts through our partnerships
• Access to CPD platforms
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Additional Holiday
• Sick Pay

Salary

£13.13 per hour based on L3 qualification

£16,774.86 based on L3 qualification and 30 hours per week (9:00am - 3:00pm, Monday to Friday) includes 12.07% holiday pay.

How to Apply: Please apply by submitting your CV

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the position will remain open until a suitable candidate is appointed. Early application is therefore strongly encouraged.

Little Acorns Montessori is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment. All our roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references, alongside other relevant checks including Childcare Disqualification, Prohibition from teaching, Right to work and Suitability to work with children.

At this time we cannot offer visa sponsorship.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £16,774.86 per year

Benefits:

• Childcare
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Experience:

• Early childhood education: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person