Nursery Assistant and Senior Nursery Practitioner
Level 2 or 3 qualified
Full time - 40 hours pw
We are currently recruiting 2 x Nursery Assistants, or 1 Nursery Assistant and 1 Senior Nursery Practitioner, for our beautiful, brand new children’s day nursery and preschool in Walton On Thames.
We are seeking individuals who can promote high quality care in a stimulating, rich learning environment which offers wonderful opportunities for all ages of children from 3 months-5 years.
We invest in our facilities and hardworking staff, offering competitive salaries, a range of benefits and ensuring that everyone receives the training and support needed.
Main responsibilities of the Nursery Practitioner / Nursery Assistant:
* Provide a positive learning environment that offers choice, independence and a range of experiences, whilst meeting all of the children’s needs.
* Be able to have key person responsibility and carry out daily and individual planning.
* Ensuring a safe, secure and caring environment for the well-being of the children.
* Assisting the Nursery Management in all aspects of providing day to day high quality childcare.
The ideal candidate will;
* Be passionate about childcare and helping children to achieve, play and be safe.
* Have previous experience of working with children under the age of five.
* Be qualified to NVQ level 2 / 3 or equivalent in childcare (highly desirable)
* Have a good working knowledge of the EYFS - Early Years Foundation Stages
Benefits & Remuneration:
* Regular team events
* 4 day working week
* Regular support from the management team
* Paid day off on your birthday
* Staff discount on childcare of 40%
* £500 bonus for referring a friend or colleague (conditions apply)
* Funded in house and external further education opportunities
* Flexible holiday and working hours
* Annual pay reviews
We appreciate that it is important to get work life balance right and as such, we are happy to consider either full time (over 4 or 5 days), or Part time hours and salary is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.
If you are interested in being considered for a position, please apply via this advert and someone will be in touch. We very much look forward to receiving your application and inviting you to the nursery soon!