Nursery Practitioner

Location: Ramsey Nursery, part of the Family First group

Hours: Full Time - 37 hours per week

Salary: £13.74 per hour

At Ramsey Nursery , we believe in creating a warm and welcoming environment where children can explore, discover, and thrive through meaningful, play-based learning. Our passion lies in crafting inspiring spaces that nurture curiosity, creativity, and a natural desire to learn.

Our thoughtfully designed nursery features dedicated areas for children to engage in:

• Creative arts
• Imaginative role play
• Sensory and heuristic play

We embrace a child-led approach, ensuring that their interests guide their learning and development.

Situated in a lovely community, we maximize our surroundings with regular outdoor experiences. Our spacious outdoor areas offer:

• Fresh air and physical activity
• Hands-on learning opportunities
• Activities like mud kitchens, sand play, gardening, and nature exploration

We aim to foster confidence, independence, and a love for the outdoors in every child.

At Ramsey Nursery, we take pride in our supportive and friendly team environment . Many of our team members have been with us for years, creating a strong sense of stability and community. When you join us, you become part of a team that values your ideas, supports your development, and encourages your career growth.

• A welcoming and supportive team environment
• A thorough induction and buddy system
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
• Opportunities to contribute ideas and shape practice
• A strong focus on wellbeing and work-life balance

If you are a passionate Level 3 Nursery Practitioner looking to join a nurturing and inspiring setting, we would love to welcome you to the Ramsey Nursery family!

• Essential: Full and relevant Level 3 childcare qualification
• Essential: Fluent in written and spoken English
• Desirable: Over 1 year’s experience in Early Years
• Desirable: Knowledge of the Statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements
• Ability to provide stimulating and purposeful experiences appropriate to children's age and development
• Ensure compliance with the statutory framework for the EYFS
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene
• Support the smooth running of the nursery and the wellbeing of children, staff, and families
• Facilitate a strong key person approach for secure attachments
• Attend regular team meetings to stay updated on key priorities

Note: Duties and responsibilities may evolve as needed.

Why Join Us? At Family First, we 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
• Tailored training and development opportunities
• Company pension scheme
• Access to Perkaboo employee discounts
• Employee mentoring programme
• Dedicated health and wellbeing support
• Refer a Friend scheme: Earn up to £750

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.

At Ramsey Nursery, we treat everyone with respect and equality, ensuring a nurturing environment for all children and families. Join us in making a difference!