Nursery Practitioner

Job Description

Nursery Practitioner

Up to 30300 per year (depending on qualifications)

This is an exciting opportunity for a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner to join a Good Ofsted-rated nursery that believes childhood should be full of exploration imagination and meaningful experiences. With a genuine home-from-home approach the nursery provides a calm welcoming environment where children feel safe valued and encouraged to learn at their own pace.

Free-flow play is at the heart of the nurserys philosophy giving children the freedom to choose how they learn and discover the world around them. Whether theyre planting vegetables investigating natural resources or enjoying the outdoors in every season children are encouraged to develop confidence resilience and a lifelong appreciation for nature.

Joining a friendly and passionate team youll help create engaging learning experiences that inspire curiosity while supporting every childs individual development and wellbeing.

Nursery Practitioner Requirements

• Level 3 Early Years qualification or above.
• Previous experience working within an early years setting.
• Good understanding of the EYFS framework and safeguarding practices.
• A genuine enthusiasm for outdoor learning and child-led play.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• A caring positive and enthusiastic approach to supporting young children.

Benefits

• Discounted childcare
• Uniform provided
• Paid enhanced DBS check
• Day off on your birthday
• Staff incentives
• Wellbeing programme
• Benefits portal
• Ongoing training and professional development

Nursery Practitioner Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality care and education in line with the EYFS framework.
• Support childrens learning through child-led play-based experiences.
• Encourage free-flow play and make the most of the nurserys outdoor learning environments throughout the year.
• Inspire childrens curiosity through gardening nature and hands-on exploration.
• Build positive relationships with children families and colleagues.
• Observe assess and record childrens progress to support their individual learning journeys.
• Maintain a safe nurturing and stimulating environment at all times.
• Follow safeguarding health and safety and nursery policies.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements including an enhanced DBS check satisfactory references and verification of the right to work in the UK in line with safeguarding responsibilities.

Reference: WILL227040/JJ-RM

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