Nursery Assistant / Early Years Practitioner required

Level 2 or 3 qualified

Full time - 40 hours pw or Part time / reduced hours can be discussed.

We are currently recruiting 2 x Early Years Practitioners, for our beautiful, brand new children's day nursery and preschool in Walton On Thames.

We are seeking individuals who can promote high quality care in a stimulating, rich learning environment which offers wonderful opportunities for all ages of children from 3 months-5 years.

We invest in our facilities and hardworking staff, offering competitive salaries, a range of benefits and ensuring that everyone receives the training and support needed.

Main responsibilities of the Nursery Practitioner / Nursery Assistant:

* Provide a positive learning environment that offers choice, independence and a range of experiences, whilst meeting all of the children's needs.

* Be able to have key person responsibility and carry out daily and individual planning.

* Ensuring a safe, secure and caring environment for the well-being of the children.

* Assisting the Nursery Management in all aspects of providing day to day high quality childcare.

The ideal candidate will;

* Be passionate about childcare and helping children to achieve, play and be safe.

* Have previous experience of working with children under the age of five.

* Be qualified to NVQ level 2 / 3 or equivalent in childcare (highly desirable)

* Have a good working knowledge of the EYFS - Early Years Foundation Stages

Benefits & Remuneration:

* Regular team events

* 4 day working week

* Regular support from the management team

* Paid day off on your birthday

* Staff discount on childcare of 40%

* £500 bonus for referring a friend or colleague (conditions apply)

* Funded in house and external further education opportunities

* Flexible holiday and working hours

* Annual pay reviews

We appreciate that it is important to get work life balance right and as such, we are happy to consider either full time (over 4 or 5 days), or Part time hours and salary is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

If you are interested in being considered for a position, please apply via this advert and someone will be in touch. We very much look forward to receiving your application and inviting you to the nursery soon