Nursery Practitioner - Level 3

Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of children? At Rushden Day Nursery, we pride ourselves on our commitment to providing exceptional childcare. Our parents rave about our dedicated staff, saying, “the staff went above and beyond to help me, they are absolutely amazing.” Now, we’re looking for a passionate Level 3 Practitioner to join our vibrant team!

Located in a friendly and welcoming environment, our nursery caters to children aged 0-5 years, along with an out-of-school club for children up to 12 years old. With an Ofsted rating of GOOD, we strive for excellence every day. You’ll have the opportunity to work with either our youngest learners (0-3 years) or support preschool and out-of-school club children (3-12 years), depending on your strengths and interests.

As a Nursery Practitioner, you will:

• Provide stimulating and purposeful experiences tailored to each child's age and development stage.
• Ensure compliance with the statutory framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene, promoting these practices daily.
• Support the smooth running of the nursery, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children, staff, and families.
• Build strong, professional relationships and address any concerns in line with company policies.
• Facilitate a key person approach to help children form secure attachments.
• Participate in regular team meetings to stay updated on key priorities and developments.

To thrive in this role, you should have:

• A full and relevant Level 3 childcare qualification (essential).
• Fluency in written and spoken English (essential).
• Over 1 year of experience in Early Years (desirable).
• Knowledge of the EYFS statutory framework and regulatory requirements (desirable).

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

• Annual Leave: Enjoy 24 days of holiday, plus bank holidays and an extra paid day off for your birthday!
• Childcare Discount: Receive 75% off nursery fees for your children.
• Wellbeing Support: Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme helpline.
• Learning and Development: Tailored training opportunities to support your career growth.
• Pension: Join our company pension scheme.
• Employee Discounts: Enjoy exclusive discounts through Perkaboo.
• Mentoring: Participate in our employee mentoring programme.
• Health and Wellbeing: Benefit from dedicated health and wellbeing support.
• Refer a Friend: Earn up to £750 through our referral programme!

We are dedicated 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 Rushden Nursery, part of the Family First Group, we believe in treating everyone with respect and equality. We are committed to providing equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practices for all children and families, regardless of their background.

If you’re ready to join a team of passionate, knowledgeable practitioners and make a real impact, we can’t wait to hear from you!