Nursery Practitioner - Level 3

Hourly Rate: £13.47 per hour

Work Schedule: Part-time, 15 hours per week, 2 long days from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM

At Acre Wood Day Nursery , we believe in putting children at the heart of everything we do. We are on the lookout for a passionate Level 3 Nursery Practitioner to join our dedicated team. If you share our commitment to nurturing young minds and fostering a love for learning, we want to hear from you!

Our nursery has been praised by OFSTED for its "warm and nurturing interactions" that help children feel safe and secure. Join us in creating positive and flourishing tomorrows!

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

As a Nursery Practitioner, you will:

• Provide stimulating and purposeful experiences tailored to children's age and development.
• Ensure compliance with the statutory framework for the EYFS.
• Maintain high 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 professional relationships and report any concerns to management.
• Facilitate a strong key person approach to help children form secure attachments.
• Participate in regular team meetings to stay updated on key priorities and policies.

*Please note that these duties are not exhaustive and may evolve over time.

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 Statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements (desirable).

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% discount on nursery fees for team members.
• Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme helpline for wellbeing support.
• Tailored training and development opportunities to support your career growth.
• Company pension scheme.
• Access to Perkaboo employee discounts.
• Employee mentoring programme.
• Dedicated health and wellbeing support.
• Earn up to £750 through our Refer a Friend scheme.

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.

Acrewood 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.