Nursery Practitioner The company is unable to sponsor employment of international workers in this role. You will be required to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. Job description NEW RATES OF PAY! Position: Unqualified Nursery Assistant Salary: £25,397 per annum Hours: 40 Hours per week Location: Lee Little Elms is a family run business where people really matter, feel valued and have a voice. Whilst all of our nurseries provide exceptional levels of quality care and education, they are all completely unique! Our stunning Greenwich Peninsula nursery is looking for a full-time Nursery Assistant to work 40 hours across 4 or 5 days per week. Excellent Benefits on offer include: Salary: £25,397 per annum Free access to our Employee Assistance Programme (provided by BUPA) Generous Childcare discount Fantastic Transport Links Free uniform is provided Opportunities across all 11 of our nurseries for progression Opportunity to gain further qualifications EXCELLENT SERVICE RECOGNITION REWARDS WITH INCREASING ANNUAL LEAVE Every year you will receive an additional day’s annual leave, per year of service, to a maximum of 5 extra days entitlement a year. The ideal candidate must have: An interest in working with young children (from 0-5 years) Team player Strong communication skills both written and verbal Ability to use initiative A passion for the Early Years * This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS Certificate and employment references * * Little Elms Daycare Nurseries are an Equal Opportunities Employer * Little Elms Daycare Nurseries is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to undertake online safeguarding training and all positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Job Types: Full-time, Permanent * The welcome bonus will be paid in two instalments. £500 will be paid in the first salary payment after joining, then another £500 upon completion of probation (6 months, unless extended). The welcome bonus will be subject to normal Tax & NI deductions. The company is unable to sponsor employment of international workers in this role. You will be required to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. Key Responsibilities We are currently for a skilled and experienced Nursery Practitoner to be based in our Lee Nursery. The nursery offers state-of-the-art facilities, combining bright and spacious indoor rooms along with fabulous outdoor areas. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise At least 1 years’ experience in a Nursery Practitioner role or equivalent Knowledge & understanding of the EYFS & Statutory framework Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) Ability to use your own initiative Your passion to be shown in your day-to-day interaction with children Benefits Little Elms amazing benefits for you - New Starter £1000 Welcome bonus Excellent rates of pay. Service recognition awards – get an extra day’s annual leave, for each year worked Free, hot daily lunch prepared by our Skilled Nursery Chefs each day you work Free access to our Employee Assistance Programme (provided by BUPA) Service recognition 5yrs, 10yrs – one additional one week off for that year to celebrate your working service. We carry out recognition events – weekly wellbeing Wednesday, monthly employee of the month, yearly introduction of awards National College Training – supporting with professional development and leadership growth Little wellbeing Champion to support the wellbeing of the team, children and parents Flexible Working days and hour Ofsted Outstanding Bonus to the whole team Employee of the month across all Nurseries – the draw for Employee of the month for little elms receive bonus recognition. Welcome team rooms with books library to support team training and learning Every nursery Celebrating personal milestones and recognise their team in different ways Referral bonus scheme Attendance Rewards points recognition Well-Being Tools to support staff – High childcare discount Mentorship and career growth/development support Inhouse training specialist and a great space for learning in our training academy