Nursery Practitioner

Nursery Practitioner

Location: Chesham, Buckinghamshire

Salary: Up to £25,900 + Excellent Benefits

Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week

The Client:

Our client is a reputable childcare nursery, offering a nurturing home-like setting for children aged 3 months to preschool age.

The Role:

As a Nursery Practitioner, youll uphold high-quality standards in nursery practices, environment, and resources according to the Early Years Foundation Stage.

Responsibilities:

? Accurately plan and assess key childrens progress.
? Fulfil key person responsibilities as outlined in policy.
? Plan and oversee activities while supervising children.
? Ensure equal access and opportunities for all.
? Maintain child safety and report safeguarding concerns.
? Maintain a positive attitude with children, parents, and colleagues.
? Follow health and safety protocols and contribute to cleanliness.
? Support company values and participate in meetings and training.
? Adhere to company policies.
? Perform additional duties as requested by the manager.


Requirements:

Essential:

? Previously worked as a Nursery Practitionerin a similar role.
? Must have Level 3 qualification.
? Knowledge of Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum.
? Paediatric First Aid and Basic Safeguarding certification.
? Familiarity with health and safety and practical hygiene issues.
? Strong communication and leadership skills.


Good to have:

? Early Years Leadership and Management qualification (City and Guilds Level 5 Diploma in leadership).
? SENDCO qualification.
? Food Hygiene Level 2 certification.
? Understanding of digital learning platforms such as FAMLY, Learning Book, Tapestry etc.
? Basic computer literacy with IT skills.
? FGM awareness.


Benefits:

? Bonus scheme
? Company Events
? 20 days plus bank holidays
? 2 annual inset training days
? Employee of the Month Reward
? Discounted Childcare of 40%
? Employee referral scheme
? Free Breakf