Nursery Practitioner

Job Overview

We encourage a learning through play and have a Reggio based philosophy. We are looking for practitioners who share our passion for the early years and want to provide an exciting and captivating curriculum. We strive to be the best and are looking for staff to join us with the same passion and drive. We are situated next to a care home and are lucky to have amazing links that encourage intergenerational activities.

Duties

• Plan and deliver engaging activities that support children’s developmental milestones across cognitive, emotional, social, and physical areas
• Supervise children during playtime, meals, naps, and outdoor activities ensuring their safety at all times
• Build strong relationships with children and their families through effective communication and regular updates on progress
• Maintain a clean, organised, and inviting classroom environment that encourages exploration and learning
• Support the implementation of a learning through play and have a Reggio based philosophy.
• Lead by example in promoting positive behaviour, manners, and social skills among children
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop tailored care plans and participate in team meetings for continuous improvement

Requirements

• Excellent communication skills to interact confidently with children, parents, and colleagues
• Knowledge of nursery regulations, health & safety procedures, and childcare best practices
• A genuine passion for early childhood education combined with patience, creativity, and enthusiasm

Benefits

• Excellent starting salary depending on qualifications and experience.
• 25 days holiday p.a. plus bank holidays.
• Extra day holiday every year in your birthday week
• Medicash which gives money off optical, dental and medical treatments,
• Great promotion opportunities.
• We use FAMLY management and communication software to run the nursery offering excellent communications between parents and staff.
• Excellent onsite parking
• Staff uniform
• We close for a week at Christmas and are open from 7.30am to 6pm.
• Friendly, Family atmosphere

Join us to help shape the future by nurturing young minds! This rewarding role offers the chance to grow professionally while making a positive difference in children’s lives every day.

We have a rigorous safe guarding policy and all applicants will be strictly vetted.

Pay: £26,416.00-£28,080.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme

Work Location: In person