Nursery Practitioner

This is a great chance to join an established nursery setting close to West Byfleet, Surrey as a Nursery Practitioner.

It’s a large setting with a fantastic outdoor play space, a dedicated baby garden, an indoor soft-play room and is close to local shops, the train station and local bus routes. As a Nursery Practitioner, you will be organising your key children’s daily routines, liaising with parents, providing an enabling environment, and delivering high quality care. You will support each child’s individual needs, interests, and learning whilst providing effective interaction within a fun and stimulating environment that allows them to explore and discover new skills and experiences.

In addition to a good salary you will receive 25 days holiday, training and professional development, employee assistance, discounted nursery fees, high street discounts (including gym and cinema), and free lunch and refreshments.

Responsibilities:

• Provide stimulating and purposeful experiences that are appropriate to their age and stage of development, and creating a nurturing environment with all required resources available to the children
• Ensure positive partnerships with parents/carers with thorough handover on daily collection and encourage their involvement in the nursery
• Understand and implement the requirements of the statutory framework for the EYFS
• Regularly review and follow children’s care plans for any medical needs or dietary requirements, and inform management of any changes
• Observe, support and extend children’s development, update children’s learning journals with accuracy and detail
• Embrace a culture of self-evaluation, reflective practice and continual improvement with ongoing learning

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Hold a full and relevant Level 3 childcare qualification
• Fluent in written and spoken English
• Have experience of working within Early Years and have knowledge of the Statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements
• Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required

If this full-time Nursery Practitioner role doesn’t fit with you schedule call us for a chat, as often our clients will consider part time or flexible working on a case by case basis.

We're not just recruiters; we're career advisors. At Nursery People, our knowledgeable and professional consultants are here to support you every step of the way. Call Jon Gawley at 01932 797992 and let's start your journey.