Qualified Nursery Practitioner

Qualified Nursery Practitioner

Salary Offered - £27,000 - £28,000 per annum
Permanent, Full - time
Feltham, TW13 5BB

Join the Monkey Puzzle team and help little minds grow!

Job Summary

Are you a passionate, caring and qualified Early Years Practitioner who loves helping children learn, grow and thrive?

At Monkey Puzzle Day Nurseries, we are looking for a dedicated Qualified Nursery Practitioner to join our friendly team. You will play an important role in creating a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment where children feel happy, secure and supported in their development.

Working alongside a supportive team, you will plan engaging activities, support children's individual learning journeys and build positive relationships with parents and colleagues. If you are enthusiastic about early years education and want to make a real difference to children's lives, we would love to hear from you!

Why Monkey Puzzle?

People matter at Monkey Puzzle. We believe that when our team feels supported, valued and happy, they can provide the very best care and experiences for the children in our nurseries.

When you join our team, you can enjoy:

• Competitive salary
• Flexible working options, recognising the importance of work-life balance
• Professional development and career progression opportunities
• Access to our online training platform and bespoke development pathways
• Free training sessions to support your professional growth
• Childcare discount
• Free parking
• Free counselling and wellbeing support
• A supportive, wellbeing-focused leadership team
• Company-wide social events
• Friday team lunches and monthly birthday celebrations
• Recognition and rewards for your achievements and contributions

Your Role and Responsibilities

As a Qualified Nursery Practitioner, you will:

• Plan and deliver fun, engaging and age-appropriate activities that support children's learning and development.
• Provide high-quality care, ensuring every child feels safe, valued and included.
• Support children's daily routines, including meals, sleep, personal care and play.
• Observe and assess children's progress, helping them achieve their individual developmental milestones.
• Create a stimulating environment that encourages curiosity, creativity, independence and confidence.
• Build warm, positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues.
• Communicate effectively with parents and carers about children's progress, achievements and individual needs.
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding, health, safety and hygiene.
• Follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework and relevant nursery policies and procedures.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to maintain a positive, inclusive and supportive nursery environment.

What We Are Looking For

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A recognised and relevant childcare qualification, ideally Level 3 or above.
• Experience working with children in a nursery or early years setting.
• A good understanding of child development and the EYFS framework.
• A genuine passion for supporting children's learning, wellbeing and development.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• A caring, patient and positive approach, with the ability to meet the individual needs of children.
• A strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection responsibilities.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team while using your own initiative.
• A commitment to creating a safe, inclusive and stimulating environment for every child.

Be Part of Something Special

At Monkey Puzzle Day Nurseries, you will be part of a team that values your contribution, supports your development and celebrates the difference you make every day.

If you are ready to bring your passion, enthusiasm and creativity to a nursery where people matter, we would love to hear from you!

Apply today and take the next step in your Early Years career with Monkey Puzzle Day Nurseries.

Pay: £27,000.00-£28,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Childcare
• Company events
• Employee mentoring programme
• Free parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Feltham TW13 5BB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (required)

Experience:

• Childcare: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Level 3 Early Years qualification (required)

Work Location: In person