Nursery Practitioner

Hourly Rate: £13.01 per hour

Hours: Part-time, 15 hours per week

At Acre Wood Day Nursery , we’re on the lookout for a passionate Level 3 Nursery Practitioner to join our vibrant team! If you believe in putting children at the heart of everything you do and are excited to help deliver our enriching ethos and curriculum, we want to hear from you!

Become part of a nurturing environment where OFSTED praises our "warm and nurturing interactions" that help children feel safe and secure. Our dedicated staff share high expectations for every child, adopting a curriculum tailored to their individual interests and abilities. Join us today and help shape positive and flourishing tomorrows!

Our nursery operates from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM , and we need someone flexible to work varied shift patterns within these hours.

As a Nursery Practitioner, you will:

• Provide stimulating and purposeful experiences that cater to children's age and developmental stage.
• Ensure compliance with the statutory framework for the EYFS.
• Maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene in the nursery.
• Support the smooth running of the nursery and ensure the safety and wellbeing of children, staff, and families.
• Build and maintain professional relationships, reporting any concerns to management as per company policy.
• Facilitate a strong key person approach to help children form secure attachments.
• Participate in regular team meetings to stay updated on key priorities and company policies.

*Please note that duties may evolve, and additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

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 working 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 fantastic benefits package, including:

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

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, subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty.

Acre Wood Nursery is proud to be 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 individual needs.