Nursery Practitioner

Nursery Practitioner / Nursery Assistant

Option for the successful candidate to work with any age group based on experience and preference

Option for either a Practitioner or Senior Practitioner

Level 2 or 3 qualified

Part time or full time can be considered

We are currently recruiting 2 x Nursery Practitioners for our our beautiful, brand new children’s day nursery and preschool in Haywards Heath.

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 or 5 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
• Career progression pathways
• Training opportunities
• Forest School training opportunities
• Continuous Professional development
• Cycle scheme
• Pension scheme

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!