Nursery Practitioner - Level 2

Location: Furlong Rd, Wooburn Green, Bourne End SL8 5AE

Hours: 40 hours - 4-5 days per week

Salary: Level 2 Salary £26,291.20 per annum

Welcome to The Bourne End Day Nursery & Pre School , a delightful and nurturing environment located in a beautifully converted Methodist Church. Just a short 6-minute walk from Bourne End Train Station, our nursery is easily accessible for commuters and offers convenient street parking. With a spacious outdoor area featuring a mud kitchen and a variety of extracurricular activities, including French lessons, we provide children with endless opportunities to learn and explore in a hands-on, engaging setting.

At Family First, we truly value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package that makes working with us rewarding:

• Referral Programme: Refer a friend and earn up to £750!
• 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: Access to a confidential employee assistance helpline.
• Career Development: Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your growth.
• Transport Links: Just a 6-minute walk from Bourne End Train Station.

We appreciate the dedication of our Level 3 Practitioners and are excited to offer a £400 Qualification Recognition Bonus after just 6 months of service. This is a fantastic opportunity to be recognized for your hard work and commitment!

As a Nursery Practitioner, you will:

• Ensure each child’s individual needs are met, delivering high-quality care and education in a safe and nurturing environment.
• Observe, assess, and plan engaging early years activities that support each child’s unique 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 followed.
• Conduct 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:

• A full and relevant Level 2 or 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).

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment, and a Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all positions.

The Bourne End Day Nursery and Preschool 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.

If you’re passionate about early years education and want to be part of a supportive and dynamic team, we’d love to hear from you!