Early years practitioner - Nursery Nurse - Leytonstone

Job Type: Full-time, Mon-Fri, 8am-6pm.

Salary: 29k-31k

All year through setting - we close over Easter, Summer and Christmas.

A total of 28 closure days make up holiday allowance, with 3 additional days to book bring total holiday allowance to 31days.

Ages of children - Baby room 1-2, Toddler room 2-3.

No parking available 

We offer competitive salaries, career progression and a fun, supportive and creative environment to work in, as well as some great benefits including:

• 31 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Ofsted outstanding bonus
• Team parties and celebrations
• Breakfast team meetings
• Your birthday off
• Continuous personal training and development
• Opportunities for in house promotion
• Employee referral scheme
• Company pension scheme

You should join us if:

• You would like the opportunity to be part of a special place and work in a beautiful and creative environment.
• You like the idea of a small and intimate setting with a fun, relaxed atmosphere and gentle approach.
• You like to have a fixed shift pattern, with no early mornings or late evening shifts.
• You enjoy creating new nature and Montessori inspired activities and spending time in the outdoor environment.
• You are looking to work in a happy and warm team environment with passionate, like minded people..

Job Description:

Would you like to work alongside a team of supportive and dedicated early years practitioners?

This Nursery is looking to recruit a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner.

Our setting has an excellent reputation within the community, with a friendly and caring team. We are committed to providing the best care for children, and a fun and exciting environment to support them in their next steps of development.

The Nursery is housed under two small railway arches, set in the vibrant East End and only a stone’s throw away from Epping Forest. We’re open 48 weeks of the year, Monday to Friday from 8am - 5.45pm.

Nursery Practitioner 

The Role:

• To be responsible for the delivery of our curriculum, vision, and ethos.
• Deliver outstanding practice, high quality observations and planning that's tailored to each individual child.
• To provide a safe and nurturing environment and stimulating experiences for the children.
• To develop children’s confidence in their emerging abilities and provide opportunities for children to perform tasks independently.
• To provide lots of opportunities for language rich play and support children with their social interactions and how to manage their feelings and emotions.
• Proactively contribute new ideas to continually improve ways of working.
• Adhere to the nursery’s policies, procedures and safeguarding practices in day to day practice.
• Build and maintain excellent relationships with the children, parents and team members.
• To be committed to reflective practice and continual professional development.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.

We take safeguarding seriously and follow safe recruitment procedures. A DBS check will be required for this role.

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