Nursery Practitioner - Level 3

Hours: 40 hours - 4.5 days per week

Salary: £13.01 per hour

Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of children? At Rushden Day Nursery, we pride ourselves on our exceptional care, with parents saying, “the staff went above and beyond to help me; they are absolutely amazing!”

We are on the lookout for a passionate Level 3 Practitioner to join our dedicated team on a permanent basis. In this role, you will help create a friendly, welcoming, and secure environment for children aged 0-5 years, as well as support our out-of-school club for children up to 12 years. Depending on your strengths, you may work with our youngest learners or assist preschool and out-of-school club children.

Our nursery is rated GOOD by Ofsted, and we strive for excellence every day. Are you ready to join a team of knowledgeable practitioners committed to supporting families and children?

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 the highest 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 to management.
• 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.

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 working in Early Years (desirable).
• Knowledge of the Statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements (desirable).

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% off 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, and this position will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty.

Rushden 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.