At Lilliput Children's Centre, we’re looking for passionate individual’s that have an interest in childcare. We believe that the people within our industry deserve more respect and value and that’s why we hire on values. This means that our teams are made up of like-minded people who share real passion for what we are trying to achieve.*The Role*We are actively seeking a *Level 3* *Nursery Practitioner*, to join our fun nursery team, we have a fantastic garden space and a swimming pool. You will play a crucial role in providing high-quality care and education to children in our nursery. Your leadership skills, passion for early childhood education, and ability to effectively communicate with children and parents will contribute to the success of our nursery. If you think this is you and you have a passion for providing children with the confidence to grow and thrive, we would love for you to get in touch.This is a full time role (5 days a week- 40 hours) and we offer competitive pay rates based on experience and qualifications. These positions are all year round and not term time only. Additionally, we provide ongoing professional development opportunities for our staff.*Responsibilities included but not limited to:** Provide a safe and nurturing environment for children in the nursery* Plan and implement age-appropriate activities to support children's development and awe and wonder about the world they live in* Create a safe and nurturing environment for children to learn and explore* Maintain accurate records of children's attendance, progress, and any incidents that may occur* Follow all health and safety guidelines to ensure the well-being of children at all times* Assist with meal times, nappy changes, and other daily routines as necessary* Collaborate with other nursery practitioners to ensure the smooth operation of the nursery*Skills:** Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with children, parents, and colleagues/* Ability to create a positive and inclusive learning environment* Patience, empathy, passion for working with children and providing them with the best possible care* The ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently while maintaining attention to detail* Minimum of 2 years of experience working in a nursery or childcare setting* Diploma or degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field* Motivation and enthusiasm to take on a new challenge and a hard working attitude to enable you to gain a wealth of knowledge.Job Type: Full-timeBenefits:* Company events* Company pension* Referral program* Paycare scheme (after probation)* Uniform schemesSchedule:* Monday to FridaySchool type:* Day nurseryEducation:* GCSE or equivalent (preferred)Experience:* Nursery: 1 year (preferred)* Nursery experience: 1 year (preferred)* Childcare: 1 year (preferred)License /Certification:* DBS update (essential)*STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASE.*\**We do not offer international sponsorship*\*Job Types: Full-time, PermanentPay: £14.50 per hourBenefits:* Company events* Company pension* Employee discount* Health & wellbeing programme* Referral programmeAbility to commute/relocate:* Walton-on-Thames KT12 4AD: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)Language:* English (required)Work authorisation:* United Kingdom (required)Work Location: In person