Welcome to Just Imagine Wickford Station Avenue!
Join Us as a Nursery Practitioner - Level 3
Full-Time: 40 hours per week
Salary: £27,060 per annum / £13.01 per hour
At Family First, we truly value the dedication and expertise of our Level 3 Practitioners. To show our appreciation for your hard work and commitment, we’re thrilled to offer a £400 Qualification Recognition bonus to all our Level 3 Practitioners across our Nurseries!
Our nursery operates from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, Monday to Friday, for 51 weeks of the year. Your shift pattern will fall within these hours.
Why Join Us?
At Family First, we believe in nurturing our team members with a comprehensive benefits package, including:
* Annual Leave: Starting at 24 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays.
* Employee Discount / Childcare: Enjoy 75% off nursery fees for our team members.
* Health & Wellbeing Programme: Access to a confidential employee assistance helpline and mental health first aid trained staff.
* Development: Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your career growth.
* Company Pension Scheme
* Referral Programme: Recommend a friend for a role and earn a cash bonus if they are successful!
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
* Provide stimulating and purposeful experiences, environments, and resources for children, tailored to their age and stage of development.
* Ensure compliance with the statutory framework for the EYFS.
* Maintain the highest levels of cleanliness and hygiene in the nursery, promoting these standards daily.
* Support the smooth running of the nursery and ensure the safety and wellbeing of children, staff, and families.
* Foster professional relationships and report any concerns to management in line with company policy.
* Facilitate a strong key person approach to help children form secure attachments, covering for colleagues when necessary.
* Participate in regular team meetings to stay updated on key priorities and company policies.
* Prioritize children's emotional well-being above all else.
Requirements and Skills:
* Full and relevant Level 3 childcare qualification – essential.
* Fluent in written and spoken English – essential.
* Over 1 year’s experience in Early Years – desirable.
* Knowledge of the Statutory framework for the EYFS 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, and this position will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty.
Just Imagine Wickford Station Avenue is part of the Family First Group, where we treat everyone with respect and equality, regardless of their background. We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practices for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination of any kind has no place within the Family First Group.