Nursery Practitioner

Are you passionate about nurturing young minds and providing a safe and stimulating environment for children to learn and grow? We are seeking dedicated and caring Nursery Practitioners to join our vibrant and enthusiastic team in our Toddler and Baby rooms.

Our aim is to create a warm, welcoming and inclusive setting that fosters a love for learning, curiosity and development. We value the unique qualities of each child and strive to provide them with the best possible start in life.

Based in the heart of Highbury just a 12-minute walk away from Highbury and Islington Train Station.

Responsibilities of a Nursery Practitioner

As a Nursery Practitioner you will play a key role in providing high-quality care and education to children.

Your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Creating and implementing engaging activities that promote learning and development in line with the EYFS framework.
• Ensuring the safety and well-being of the children at all times, maintaining a secure and nurturing environment.
• Building strong relationships with children and their families, ensuring effective communication
• Observing and recording children’s progress, identifying areas for development, and planning individual learning journeys.

Requirements

To be successful in this Nursery Practitioner role you should possess the following qualifications and attributes:

• Hold a relevant childcare qualification e.g. NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Childcare
• Demonstrated passion for working with children and a genuine interest in their development and well-being
• Knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework
• Strong communication skills, both with children and parents and the ability to work effectively as part of a team

Benefits

• We operate above the legal ratios, meaning there are always more helping hands and better team support throughout the day
• Working Hours options…5 day per week 40 hours contract with one morning and one afternoon off per week, OR an Optional 4-day week, 36 hour contract with additional 51 days off each year, in addition to full holiday package
• 25 days holiday each year, plus bank holidays.
• Loyalty Bonus Scheme: Additional £300 on annual salary for every 1 year staying with our team
• Personal and Professional Growth opportunities, we have a culture of empowerment and development for our team!
• Referral Bonus Scheme: Additional £250 if you recommend someone to join our team
• Wellbeing Programme, including individual wellness plans, staff appreciation culture, staff Wellness Lounge, nutrition workshops, evening exercise sessions, team building events, "bring yourself to work days" (celebrating unique individuals) and more!
• Free meals at lunch and tea times, from our on-site kitchen and Chef teams, plus snacks in the staff areas to keep our teams energised!
• Staff Training and CPD opportunities, including NoodleNow online training portal, and funding opportunities for additional learning and qualifications
• 3x paid Inset Days which include staff training, team building and free staff social
• Staff Social Budget to build positive team culture, a company budget to go out with your team for dinner and drinks to spend time outside of work and just have fun!
• Resources Budgets for each room to regularly refresh resources and materials, extended budgets awarded for excellent team work and Outstanding education for our children
• Employers Pension Scheme
• Heavily discounted childcare places for working mums, up to 75% discount!