The role:Would you love to work in a wonderful Nursery that is rated as Outstanding by Ofsted?Would you like all the benefits of working for a big corporate retailer including a 25% staff discount & the potential to earn a discretionary 10% attendance bonus, increasing your earning potential to £14 per hour?We have a brilliant opportunity as a Nursery Practitioner to join our amazing Nursery onsite at Next head office in Leicestershire As a Nursery Practitioner level 3, you will work as part of the team providing high quality care, safety and stimulating play experiences to all individual children and their needs and help to implement the daily routine. In this role you will also get to observe, support and extend childrenâs learning, team Work with other staff within the whole setting, liaise with parents promoting partnership and involvement, read and understand all relevant documentationThis is a part time position working 32 hours over 4 days. What you'll take on:Begin to plan activities using EYFS guidance appropriate to the individual child and their stage of development.Maintain records of achievement file for allocated key children.Work with parents of special needs children to give full integration in the Nursery.Support other staff including students and be part of a good staff team.Attend required number of staff meetings and out of work social events at the nurseryBe flexible within working practices of nursery. Be prepared to move rooms, help where needed and undertake certain domestic jobs within the Nursery,Recording accidents or incidents in the relevant books, ensuring parents signatures are gained and a Room leader is notified.Use initiative to respond to the needs of children attending the setting.Ensuring safeguarding of all children attending the setting.To respect the confidentiality of information received as stated in the confidentiality policy. Awareness of the high profile of the nursery. Upholding high standards both in and out of work.To develop your role within the team especially with regard as a key worker.Participate in all child care procedures;Ensure that nutritional needs of children are met and that mealtimes are a time to socialise and practice good manners.Ensure general cleanliness of children at all times, washing and changing as required.Provide comfort and warmth to an unwell child.Helping children to rest/sleep as requiredTo ensure the provision of a high quality environment to meet the needs of individual children from differing cultures and religious backgrounds, and stages of development.Awareness of responsibilities towards Health and Safety in the nursery. Adhere to procedures set by manager and challenge any unsafe behaviour.Understand child Protection Procedures and ensure children are kept safe. What you'll bring:Gained or training towards a recognised nursery qualification (Level 2 or 3)Recognised qualification in EnglishExperience or training towards working with children, staff, parents/carers, etc.Knowledge, understanding and practical experience of day care for young children and the EYFS curriculumAwareness of purposeful planning for children in day care settingsAbility to communicate confidently with a parents/carersAble to work independently and to manage own time efficientlyUnderstanding of the role of the key personDemonstrate an understanding of and commitment to :- equal opportunities- partnership with families- highest standards of service and to the regular review and enhancement of theseEnthusiastic, innovative and energeticWillingness to adapt and participate in hands on Nursery activities as when requiredWilling to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service Benefits:25% off most NEXT, MADE*, Lipsy*, Gap* and Victoria's Secret* products (*when purchased through NEXT)Sharesave schemeOn-site Nursery available; OFSTED outstanding in all areas10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded BeautyEarly VIP access to sale stockAccess to fantastic discounts at our Staff ShopsRestaurants with great food at amazing pricesAccess a digital GP and other free health and wellbeing servicesFree on-site parkingFinancial Wellbeing - Save, track and enhance your financial wellbeingApprenticeship - Grow and develop on the job whilst gaining a qualificationDirect to Work - Discount online and instore, collect your items the next day for free from your place of work or local storeSupport Networks - Access to Network Groups to empower and celebrate each otherWellhub - Discounted flexible monthly gym memberships, with apps, PT sessions and more LI-CG1 LI-Onsite