Early Years Assistant

Position: Nursery Practitioner - Level 2

Hours: 40 hours per week

Schedule: Monday - Friday, All year round

Salary: £31,200 per annum

Welcome to Woodlands Day Nursery and Preschool, where we create a home away from home for children! Located in the heart of Oxted, just a short stroll from Oxted Station and St Mary's Primary School, our nursery is a warm and inviting space. Inside, you'll find nurturing rooms filled with natural light, while our outdoor play areas inspire curiosity and confidence. Here, children flourish through care and connection, and our team is empowered to grow and make a real difference.

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

• Referral Programme: Earn up to £750 for 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.

As a Nursery Practitioner, you will:

• Meet each child’s individual needs, delivering high-quality care and education in a safe environment.
• Observe, assess, and plan engaging early years activities that support each child's learning and development.
• Collaborate with your team, demonstrating a flexible attitude 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 matters to management.
• Support the holistic development of children, including their physical, intellectual, social, and emotional growth.

*Please note that duties and responsibilities may evolve, and additional tasks relevant to this role may be assigned.

To thrive in this role, you will need:

• Full and relevant Level 2 childcare qualification: Essential
• Fluency in written and spoken English: Essential
• Over 1 year’s experience in Early Years: Desirable
• Knowledge of the Statutory Framework for the EYFS: Desirable

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting 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 posts, and this position will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty.

At Woodlands Day Nursery and Preschool, part of the Family First Group, 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 individual needs.