Bathgate, United Kingdom | Posted on 19/08/2025
Our lovely Nursery in Whitburn is seeking an experienced nursery practitioner to join their team. The position involves working a 38-hour week, Monday to Friday. The salary is up to £28,513, depending on qualifications and experience, with a range of benefits.
The Big Bird Nursery, part of the CC Nurseries Group, offers 79 places and is situated in the heart of the Whitburn community. Guided by a dedicated and compassionate team, the nursery features natural resources that promote independent play and exploration. CC Nurseries also provides stimulating work environments and opportunities for additional qualifications and career advancement.
Requirements
As an Early Years Practitioner, you will:
* Provide stimulating and purposeful experiences, environments, and resources appropriate to children's ages and developmental stages.
* Support the physical, intellectual, social, and emotional development of children.
* Assist in implementing an effective key person approach to help children form secure attachments.
* Ensure the safety and wellbeing of children, staff, parents, and visitors at all times.
* Work collaboratively within a team to support all children and team members in your room.
* Understand and ensure compliance with the statutory framework for the Curriculum for Excellence.
* Have at least 1 year of experience working in a nursery.
Additional benefits include:
* 28 days of annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays and Christmas closure.
* Birthday Off
* Wellbeing Day Off
* Employment Assistance Programme
* Sovereign Healthcare Programme (eligible after 3 months of employment)
* Paid training: £10 paid for each non-mandatory training course completed and passed via Noodle and Azilo.
* High street discounts.
* Enhanced discounted childcare, with a minimum of 60% discount for nursery employees.
* Annual awards ceremony.
* Flexible working arrangements to accommodate your commitments.
* Recognition and rewards for excellent work.
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