This is a rare opportunity to join our fabulous Little Grange Nursery.If you have the desire to work in a setting that strives to provide the finest, care and opportunity then Little Grange Nursery is for you.*The position requires a minimum of an NVQ 3 equivalent in childcare qualification.**Opportunity to train for your Level 5*Little Grange Nursery is a successful day nursery with a real soul. We aim to stimulate and encourage children to grow and develop. We have high expectations, setting high standards for ourselves and our children.The successful applicant will be an exemplary practitioner with excellent interpersonal and team working skills. They will have high levels of emotional intelligence and empathy. If you are dedicated, organised and energetic, we offer a delightful working environment which is well resourced.As a nursery practitioner at Little Grange Nursery you will be a key member of the team, our primary aim is to provide a safe, caring, happy and stimulating environment, where children are offered activities to enhance their development. This is a rare and exciting opportunity.The successful candidate will:* Ensure a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for all children in their care* Ensure all children are safeguarded and their welfare and safety is promoted* Have specific training/knowledge of working with babies and children under two years old in order to support their individual needs* Give support to other team members within their immediate room and the wider nursery* Work as part of a team in order to provide an enabling environment in which all individual children can play, learn and develop* Be called upon to perform other duties that the Nursery Manager considers reasonable, that are commensurate with the designation of the post* Be organised, enthusiastic and able to lead their team* Candidates are required to have at least 2 years’ experience working in childcare* Candidates are required to have a minimum of an NVQ3 qualification in childcare or equivalent.* *Key Role / Functions, the successful candidate will work under the guidance of the nursery manager to:** Encourage learning and development, through play and teaching* Create a secure environment, using imagination to help children to develop* Work with parents to support their children* Enable children to build their literacy, language and numeracy skills* Monitor progress through use of Family* Be involved in planning educational games* Planning together opportunities to motivate and engage pupils* Help build children’s independence when carrying out daily tasks* Create the right balance between activities and down time* Help develop children mentally, socially and emotionally* Contribute to a high standard of physical, emotional and intellectual care for children in the nurserySalary is competitive and dependent of qualifications and relevant experienceHours of work 08:00 - 18:00Job Types: Full-time, PermanentPay: From £27,958.00 per yearBenefits:* Company events* Company pension* Cycle to work scheme* Discounted or free food* Employee discount* Free flu jabs* Free parking* Life insurance* On-site parking* Referral programme* Sick pay* Store discountApplication question(s):* Do you have a driving licenseLicence/Certification:* NVQ 3 equivalent in childcare qualification (required)Work authorisation:* United Kingdom (required)Work Location: In personReference ID: LGNP01