Come and join a Nursery that is a warm, family-run setting where children thrive and imaginations soar!
We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional childcare in a nurturing environment — and now, we’re on the lookout for a passionate Nursery Practitioner to join our close-knit team.
Are you energetic, dependable, and quick-thinking? Do you have a Level 3 childcare qualification and hands-on experience with little learners? If so, we’d love to hear from you.
You’ll be working with a delightful group of children, surrounded by a supportive and friendly team that values creativity, collaboration, and care.
Key Responsibilities
* Work with and support children
* Work as part of a team
* Build and maintain strong partnerships with parents.
Specific childcare tasks
* Prepare and complete activities to suit each individual child's stage of development and interests
* Develop your role within the team especially with regard as a key person/worker
* Ensure that meal times are a time of pleasant social sharing
* Wash and change children as required
* Ensure good standards of safety, hygiene and cleanliness are maintained at all times
* Ensure a poorly child is treated appropriately and management is notified immediately
* Develop and maintain strong partnerships and communications with parents/carers to facilitate day-to-day caring and early learning needs
* Provide a high-quality environment to meet the needs of individual children regardless of any disabilities, family backgrounds or medical history
* Be aware of the community profile of the nursery and uphold its standards at all times, both within work hours and outside.
What we offer:
* A competitive salary ranging from £28,782.00 – £31,590.00 (based on 41–45 hours/week)
* Ongoing professional training to support your growth
* Team socials and celebrations throughout the year
* A generous reward scheme based on your contributions
* Free enhanced DBS check
* Free on-site parking
* Free uniform
* Excellent holiday allowance
Best Start Recruitment want 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 cater for all Early Years jobs and currently have Nursery Manager, Deputy Manager, QTS, Montessori, Room Leader and Early Years Practitioner / Nursery Nurse vacancies