Nursery Practitioner - Level 3 - Little Explorers

Location: Maidstone Road, Rochester, ME1 3EJ

Position: Nursery Practitioner

Hours: 40 hours per week

Salary: £27,060.80

At The Little Explorers Day Nursery , we create a nurturing, home-like environment where children and our team can thrive. As we embark on an exciting expansion, we are looking for a passionate Nursery Practitioner to join our baby room. This full-time role involves working 40 hours a week, with shifts scheduled between 7:30 am and 6:00 pm. Please note, this is a year-round position, as our nursery operates throughout the year.

We believe in valuing our team members and offer a fantastic benefits package, including:

• Referral Programme: Earn up to £750 by referring a friend!
• Employee Childcare Discounts: Enjoy 75% off nursery fees for your children.
• Annual Leave: Start with 24 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays.
• Health and Wellbeing Programme: Access to a confidential employee assistance helpline.
• Development Opportunities: Tailored learning and development to support your career growth.
• Excellent Transport Links: Convenient access to public transport.

In this role, you will:

• Ensure each child's individual needs are met, providing high-quality care and education in a safe, nurturing environment.
• Observe, assess, and plan engaging early years activities tailored to each child's learning and development.
• Collaborate with your team, demonstrating flexibility and a willingness to learn new skills.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures, ensuring they are regularly reviewed and applied.
• Follow risk assessments diligently and report any health and safety concerns to management.
• Support the holistic development of children, focusing on their physical, intellectual, social, and emotional growth.

*Please note that the duties outlined are not exhaustive and may evolve as needed.

To thrive in this role, you will need:

• A full and relevant Level 3 childcare qualification - essential.
• Fluency in written and spoken English - essential.
• Over 1 year of experience in Early Years - desirable.
• Knowledge of the Statutory Framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements - desirable.

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all positions, and this role will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our safeguarding duty.

The Little Explorers Day Nursery is proud to be part of the Family First Group. We are committed to treating everyone with respect and equality, ensuring that discrimination of any kind has no place in our community.