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, you'll uphold high-quality standards in nursery practices, environment, and resources according to the Early Years Foundation Stage.

Responsibilities:

• Accurately plan and assess key children's 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 Breakfast on the early open shift

Apply now for this exceptional opportunity to work with a dynamic team and further enhance your career.

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