Early Years Practitioner

Nursery: Essendene Lodge School
Position: Early Years Practitioner, Full-Time
Salary: GBP23,000 - GBP26,000 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience)
Location: Caterham, Surrey
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
8:00 am - 5:00 pm (with 1-hour unpaid break)
9:00 am - 6:00 pm (with 1-hour unpaid break)
We are looking for a full-time, Level 3 qualified Practitioner to join our Early Years Team. The nursery is nestled in the heart of Caterham. The nursery's focus is to create a nurturing environment where children flourish as happy, successful, and motivated learners.
What We Offer
Our benefits include, but are not limited to:
Competitive salary, with annual salary reviews
Discounted childcare of 25% for first child
Up to 30 days holiday per year, increasing with service
DoctorLine access, including 24/7 access to Virtual GP appointments, fitness programmes and mental health support
Huge variety of discounts across high street brands, utilities, and days out
Refer a Friend Bonus of GBP750
Access to a wide selection of training programmes, supporting your individual career path, with career development opportunities across our network of nurseries
Free lunch provided daily for all staff!
Working at our Nursery
Essendene Lodge Early Years offers a unique, caring, nurturing and stimulating environment for 2- to 5-year-olds. Our aim is to support children to become confident, independent and well-rounded by offering them opportunities, experiences and support to become happy and inquisitive individuals. We provide routine and stimulating activities to challenge our pupils and get them actively learning through play.
Capacity: 32 Places
Rooms: Saplings Class (2 to 3 years), Acorns Class (3 to 4 years), Oak Class (4 to 5 years)
Opening Times: 8:00 am to 6:00 pm, 51 weeks per year
About the Role
Plan, create, and implement engaging activities for children aged 2 to 5 years.
Keep a record of children's progress and reflect on learning practices.
Communicate to develop and maintain strong parent/carer partnerships.
Maintain high standards for safety, cleanliness, and hygiene, as well as following all child protection and safeguarding guidelines.
Provide support to other nursery staff members and work collaboratively with them.
About You
Full and Relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification (essential)
Previous experience working with children (ideally as a Nursery Nurse, Nursery Practitioner, Early Years Educator, Nursery Assistant or similar)
Enthusiasm for making learning fun and engaging for each child
Ability to use a variety of techniques to clearly and successfully communicate with both children and adults
Strong knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding, Child Protection, and the Early Years Framework.
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If you believe your skills align with what we're seeking, we encourage you to apply!
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the date advertised. Interviews will take place on a rolling basis, as applications are received.
_Essendene Lodge School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, as all new staff will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance, identity checks, qualification checks and employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps within employment, two satisfactory references and registration with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). _
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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: GBP23,000.00-GBP26,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Casual dress
Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Discounted or free food
Employee discount
Health & wellbeing programme
On-site parking
Referral programme
Store discount
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday
No weekends
School type:
Day nursery
Preschool
Private nursery school
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Essendene - EYP