Nursery Practitioner

Job Summary:
We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Nursery Practitioner to join our team. As a Nursery Practitioner, you will be responsible for providing high-quality care and education to children in our nursery. Your role will involve creating a safe and nurturing environment where children can learn, play, and develop essential skills.

Duties:
- Provide a stimulating and engaging environment for children to learn and grow
- Plan and implement age-appropriate activities and educational programs
- Supervise children during indoor and outdoor playtime
- Assist with meal times, ensuring children receive nutritious meals
- Monitor children's progress and communicate with parents/guardians regarding their development
- Maintain a clean and organized nursery environment
- Collaborate with other nursery staff to ensure the smooth running of daily operations
- Adhere to health and safety guidelines at all times

Qualifications:
- Previous experience working in childcare or early childhood education is preferred
- A genuine passion for working with children and supporting their development
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively interact with children, parents/guardians, and colleagues
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize responsibilities effectively
- Leadership qualities to guide and supervise children in a nurturing manner
- A valid driver's license may be required for certain positions

Benefits:
- Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience
- Opportunities for career advancement within the nursery setting
- Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
- Supportive work environment with a dedicated team of professionals

If you are enthusiastic about working with young children, have excellent communication skills, and are committed to providing quality care, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our team as a Nursery Practitioner!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Fixed term contract, Apprenticeship

Pay: £11.42-£13.00 per hour

Expected hours: 24 – 45 per week

Benefits:

• Bereavement leave
• Childcare
• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Employee mentoring programme
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends
• Overtime

School type:

• Day nursery
• Preschool
• Private nursery school

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Experience:

• Nursery experience: 1 year (preferred)
• Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
• Nursery: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 11/04/2024
Reference ID: LSA24
Expected start date: 30/04/2024