Nursery Practitioner - Level 3

Hourly Rate: £13.01 per hour

Hours: Part-time, 15 hours per week

At Acre Wood Day Nursery , we are excited to invite a passionate Level 3 Nursery Practitioner to join our dedicated team! If you believe in putting children at the heart of everything you do and are eager to help us deliver our enriching ethos and curriculum, we want to hear from you!

Become part of a nurturing environment where OFSTED praises our "warm and nurturing interactions" that help children feel safe and secure. Join us in creating positive and flourishing tomorrows!

Our nursery operates from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM , and we require flexibility to work varied shift patterns within these hours.

As a Nursery Practitioner, your main duties will include:

• Creating stimulating and purposeful experiences tailored to children's age and development.
• Ensuring compliance with the statutory framework for the EYFS.
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in the nursery.
• Supporting the smooth running of the nursery and ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children, staff, and families.
• Building professional relationships and reporting any concerns in line with company policies.
• Facilitating a strong key person approach to help children form secure attachments.
• Participating in regular team meetings to stay updated on key priorities and company policies.

Note: Duties may evolve, and additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

• Essential: Full and relevant Level 3 childcare qualification.
• Essential: Fluent in written and spoken English.
• Desirable: Over 1 year of experience in Early Years.
• Desirable: Knowledge of the Statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements.

At Family First , we truly value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 24 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays and an extra paid day off for your birthday.
• 75% discount on nursery fees for team members.
• Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme helpline for wellbeing support.
• Tailored training and development opportunities to support your career growth.
• Company pension scheme.
• Access to Perkaboo employee discounts.
• Employee mentoring programme.
• Dedicated health and wellbeing support.
• Earn up to £750 through our Refer a Friend scheme.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts, subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty.

Acre Wood Nursery is part of the Family First Group, where we treat everyone with respect and equality. We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practices for all children and families, regardless of their background.