The Fordingbridge Day Nursery & Pre-School Want to make an application Make sure your CV is up to date, then read the following job specs carefully before applying.Salisbury Road, Burgate,SP61LXLevel 3 PractitionerSalary £27,768.00 Per annum40 hours per weekOur nursery is housed in a charming thatched-roof building on the outskirts of the stunning New Forest National Park. Conveniently located on Salisbury Road, the nursery offers excellent transport links between Bournemouth, Ringwood, Salisbury, and Southampton via the A338. We are also just a short walk from the nearest bus stop on Surma Valley. Additionally, a large car park is available for staff parking..We provide a safe, nurturing environment where children feel secure and valued. Our highly qualified staff are trained in first aid and safeguarding. With direct access to large, securely enclosed outdoor play areas, we support each child’s emotional and physical development at their own pace.Why Join us:We value the dedication and expertise of our Level 3 Practitioners. To show our appreciation for their (and hopefully your) hard work and commitment, we’re excited to offer upto a £400 Qualification Recognition bonus to all our Level 3 Practitioners across all our Nurseries.This bonus will be paid after just 6 months of service, making it the perfect time to join our team and be recognized for your qualifications and contributionsWhen you join our team, you’ll benefit from:\tAnnual Leave: Starting at 24 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays.\tChildcare Discounts: 75% off nursery fees for team members.\tHealth and Wellbeing: Access to a confidential employee assistance helpline.\tDevelopment: Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your career growth and progression.\tCompany Pension: Secure your future with our competitive pension scheme!\tReferral Program: Earn bonuses for bringing great new colleagues into our family!\tOnsite Parking: Access to free onsite Parking\tCompany Events: Enjoy team-building activities, social gatherings, and special celebrations!:\tCareer Progression Opportunities\tCompany PensionYour RoleAs a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner, you will:\tPlan and deliver exciting, engaging activities tailored to each child’s needs.\tCreate a safe, clean, and stimulating environment that encourages learning through play.\tForm strong relationships with children and parents, acting as a key person for individual children.\tWork closely with a supportive team, ensuring high standards of care and education.\tMaintain safeguarding practices and adhere to nursery policies and procedures.What We’re Looking For\tA Level 3 childcare qualification (essential).\tFluent in written and spoken English (essential).\tAt least one year of experience working in Early Years (desirable).\tKnowledge of the EYFS framework and regulatory requirements (desirable).We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty.The Fordingbridge Day Nursery and Preschool is part of the Family First Group where we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Group.