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Early Years Practitioner / Nursery Nurse- Wimbledon
Salary:£26,500 - £30000depending on qualification and experience
Holidays:45 paid holidaysper annum.
40hworking week with paid breaks.
This wonderful nursery in Wimbledon are looking for an amazingLevel 2 or aboveEarly Years Practitioner / Nursery Nurse to join their team.
Working hours are shifts between 7:30 am and 6 pm, Monday-Friday.
Purpose of the Job:
To provide care and learning experiences for all children in the nursery, particularly those for whom you act as a key person, in a safe, happy, stimulating and developmentally appropriate way, in compliance with the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS),Nursery Policies and Kerens Manual.
Staff Benefits:
Birthday complementary day off.
5 company sick pay days per annum.
£500 bonus for recommending someone on completion of their probationary period.
Loyalty bonus £100 on completing 1st year in the nursery, £150 on completing 3 years, £300 on completing 5 years, and £450 on completing 10 years.
£Up to 50% discounted childcare fees for employees with children in our settings.
Shift pattern schedule, shorter working on Fridays.
Extensive and exciting induction training program.
Wellbeing program.
Access to learning platforms and professional development.
Paediatric First Aid course.
Monthly in-house team trainings.
Hot lunches provided daily.
Staff parties twice a year.
Annual appreciation gifts.
Cycle to Work Scheme.
Social gatherings with the team once a term bowling, pub, restaurant etc.
Nursery branded fleece jacket provided.
Travel Card Season Ticket Loan.
Coffee and teas, fruit and snacks provided.
Toiletries provided for staff.
Person Specification:
1. Willingness to learn.
2. A satisfactory enhanced DBS check which confirms suitability to work with children.
3. Previous experience of working with young children.
4. Commitment to diversity and equal opportunities.
5. Commitment to young children and families.
6. Friendly, flexible approach.
7. Health clearance for the job.
8. Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative.
9. Good customer awareness.
10. Excellent communication skills for interacting with children, colleagues and parents.
11. Planning and organisational skills.
12. Time management skills and the ability to multitask.
Salary Scale:
Level 2: £26.5K/year
Level 3 (full and relevant): £28K/year
Level 5 or 6 (full and relevant): £28.5K/year
QTS: £30K/year
If you think you'd be a great fit for this Early Years Practitioner / Nursery Nurse role and you meet the role criteria we would love to hear from you!
Best Start Recruitment are here to help you to make the right choice in your next career move - if you meet the criteria set above, or would like Early Years Career advice please apply ASAP for an informal and confidential chat.
We currently have Nursery Manager, Deputy Nursery Manager, Montessori, QTS, Room Leader and Nursery Nurse / Nursery Practitioner vacancies. Please reach out today for more information on how we can support you in finding your next role.
