Nursery Practitioner / Early Years Practitioner
We are now recruiting at our stunning community nursery and preschool in London, less than half a mile from Waterloo station.
We commit to investing not only in our facilities but also in our hardworking staff, offering competitive salaries, a personal development grant, annual pay reviews and a huge range of benefits ( see below) ensuring that you receive the training and support needed to thrive in your career :)
The role is full time (Monday to Friday) however we appreciate the importance of work / life balance and part time or fewer days can be considered.
Main responsibilities of the Nursery Assistant / Nursery Practitioner / Early Years Practitioner:
- Provide a positive and happy 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 Level 2, 3 or equivalent in childcare (desirable)
- Have a good working knowledge of the EYFS - Early Years Foundation Stages (desirable)
Benefits & Remuneration:
- Competitive salary (based on your qualification and experience)
- Flexible working days for better work-life balance
- Access to high quality training
- Coaching and mentoring support
- Generous pension at 8% - 5% from the employer if you contribute 3%
- 20% discount of childcare fees
- 35 days off a year, including 8 bank holidays, 3 days off between Christmas and New Year (additional days awarded for long service)
- Personal development grant of up to £1,000 per year
- Six inset days per year
- Refer a friend bonus of £500 for existing employees
- Health and wellbeing package including a confidential employee assistance programme and online therapy sessions plus free gym and daily fresh fruit
- Season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme (on completion of probation)
- Staff social events (summer BBQ and Christmas party)
- Opportunities to join our committees (for example the Black lives Matter Race & Equality Steering Committee, Inset planning, staff social committee)
- Local retail (star card) and online discounts
Advertised salary is reflective on someone holding a full and relevant early years qualification. Salary is negotiable, reflecting experience and qualifications. We also have the opportunity to consider a more senior position for the right candidate should this be of interest (for more information about available roles and salaries, please apply via this advert).
Full time (Monday to Friday)
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 :)