Nursery Practitioner

Hours: 40 hours - 4.5 days per week

Salary: £12.56 per hour

Are you ready to join a team that parents rave about? At Rushden Day Nursery, our families say, “the staff went above and beyond to help me; they are absolutely amazing!”

We are on the lookout for a passionate Level 2 Practitioner to join our dedicated team on a permanent basis. Here, you’ll be part of a nurturing environment that provides excellent childcare for children aged 0-5 years, as well as an out-of-school club for kids up to 12 years old. Depending on your strengths, you could work with our little ones aged 0-3 or support our preschool and out-of-school club children aged 3-12.

Our nursery is rated as GOOD by Ofsted, and we strive for this high quality every day. Are you ready to join a team of knowledgeable practitioners committed to supporting our 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 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 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 developments.

To thrive in this role, you will need:

• A full and relevant Level 2 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).

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

• Annual Leave: Starting at 24 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays.
• Employee Discount: Enjoy 75% off nursery fees for our team members.
• Health & Wellbeing Programme: Access to a confidential employee assistance helpline and mental health first aid trained staff.
• Development: Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your career growth.
• Company Pension Scheme.
• Referral Programme: Recommend a friend for a role and receive a cash bonus if they are successful.
• On-Site Parking: Enjoy free parking at our facility.

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 Day 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.