Qualified Nursery Practitioner

Nursery Practitioner – Huthwaite

Busy Bunnies Nursery | Full Time | 40 Hours Per Week | All Year Round

Are you a passionate, enthusiastic and caring Early Years Practitioner looking to join a supportive and growing nursery team?

Busy Bunnies Nursery is a fast-growing, family-focused nursery chain, and due to continued expansion at our Huthwaite setting, we are looking for a fun, friendly and dedicated Nursery Practitioner to join our team.

We are looking for someone who genuinely enjoys working with children, is passionate about helping them learn and develop, and wants to be part of a team where their hard work and contribution are recognised and appreciated.

Why Join Busy Bunnies?

We believe our team is at the heart of everything we do. We work hard to create a positive, supportive environment where our staff feel valued, listened to and rewarded.

As part of the Busy Bunnies team, you can benefit from:

• Competitive salary
• Full-time, all-year-round employment
• Regular training and development opportunities
• Opportunities for career progression
• Employee recognition and reward schemes
• Livi & Wisdom– access to a range of wellbeing and healthcare benefits
• Employee of the Term recognition
• 100% Monthly Attendance Vouchers
• Team events and staff activities
• A friendly, supportive and welcoming team environment
• The opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of young children

The Role

As a Nursery Practitioner, you will play an important role in providing high-quality care, learning and development opportunities for the children in your care.

You will contribute to the physical, emotional, social and intellectual development of the children while working closely with colleagues, parents and carers.

You will be responsible to the Room Leader in the first instance and ultimately to the Nursery Manager.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Providing high-quality care and support to children in your room.
• Planning, preparing and supporting activities that are appropriate for the children's age and stage of development.
• Carrying out observations and assessments and maintaining accurate records of children's achievements and development.
• Supporting children's individual learning and development needs.
• Building positive and professional relationships with parents and carers.
• Ensuring mealtimes are positive, enjoyable and sociable experiences.
• Supporting children with personal care, including washing and changing when required.
• Providing comfort, reassurance and emotional support to children.
• Helping to create a safe, stimulating and welcoming environment.
• Working as part of a strong and supportive nursery team.
• Supporting colleagues and helping wherever required.
• Following the nursery's policies, procedures and safeguarding requirements.
• Maintaining appropriate records and ensuring confidentiality at all times.
• Keeping rooms, resources and equipment clean, safe and well organised.
• Ensuring the individual needs of children from different cultures, backgrounds and stages of development are respected and supported.
• Contributing to the smooth running of the nursery and implementing the daily routine.
• Attending required training, staff meetings, parent meetings, nursery events and other activities outside of normal working duties where necessary.
• Working alongside the Nursery Manager and wider team to maintain the high standards and values of Busy Bunnies Nursery.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who is passionate about Early Years and wants to make a positive difference every day.

You will ideally have:

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 qualification in Childcare/Early Years.
• GCSE English and Mathematics or equivalent.

Experience

• Previous experience working in an Early Years setting in a similar role.
• Experience of supporting children's learning, development and wellbeing.

Skills and Attributes

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A warm, caring and nurturing approach.
• The ability to build positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues.
• Good ICT skills.
• The ability to work sensitively and professionally with parents and carers.
• A genuine commitment to providing a safe, happy, positive and stimulating learning environment.
• The ability to work independently and use your own initiative.
• A calm, patient and positive attitude.
• A flexible approach and willingness to support your colleagues.
• A strong team-working ethic.
• A commitment to maintaining high standards of care and professionalism.

Working Hours

This is a full-time position of 40 hours per week, working all year round.

Working hours will fall between 7:30am and 6:00pm, Monday to Friday, according to the nursery's rota.

Why Busy Bunnies?

At Busy Bunnies, we want our practitioners to enjoy coming to work and feel proud of the role they play.

We recognise that working in Early Years is rewarding but also requires dedication, energy and commitment. That's why we make a point of recognising our team's hard work through our reward and recognition schemes, wellbeing benefits, attendance rewards and regular opportunities to celebrate achievements.

If you are passionate about Early Years, enjoy being part of a team and want to develop your career in a supportive nursery environment, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to join the Busy Bunnies Nursery team at Huthwaite.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Experience:

• Nursery: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person