Early years practitioner / Nursery Nurse- Wandsworth

Salary up to £29000 per year

Full Time

As our ideal Nursery Practitioner, you will be creative, have high energy levels and enjoy having fun with your children.

You will have a good knowledge of the EYFS and be able to contribute towards an environment for child-led, play-based learning.

You will join a team that is hard-working, fun and believe in developing and supporting children's imagination, creativity and education.

Key Objectives:

• Assist with the effective daily supervision of the setting in accordance with the requirements of company policy, Act 1989, Ofsted, local education authority and other relevant legislation
• Ensure all agreed company policies and procedures are always adhered to in the nursery
• Take responsibility for the security and wellbeing of all children within the room

Essential Skills

A warm, caring, and patience nature

Excellent communication, organisation, and interpersonal skills

The ability to work with young children and their families in a sensitive and positive way

A sense of responsibility

Creative ideas for activities

An interest in child development

An awareness of child safety issues

The ability to work in a team

A willingness to develop your skills

Desirable Qualifications:

NVQ Level 2 in Early Years or above

DBS (Disclosure Barring Service)

Food & Hygiene Certification

Paediatric First Aid Certification

Health & Safety Certificate

Safeguarding

Employee Benefits:

Refer Bonus Scheme

Pension Scheme

Personal Wellbeing Fund

Annual Leave

22 days annual leave per full year, plus the standard 8 bank holidays (pro-rated for part-time)

Coffee, Breakfast and Snacks

All employees will have access to confidential counselling 365 days a year

Training

Childcare Club Employee Benefits & Discount Portal

Paid flu jabs

Birthday off

Compassionate Leave- You are entitled to up to three days of paid compassionate leave at the manager’s discretion

Good Deed Day off- You are entitled to 1 day of paid leave each calendar year to volunteer or do a good deed for a registered charity or any non-profit organisation

Sickness- Employees will be entitled up to three days sick pay at full pay depending on your individual circumstances

Attendance Bonus- £150 paid if no sickness or unauthorised absence recorded for the term

Eye Tests- Once a year private paid eye test

DBS- We will cover the cost of registering your initial DBS

First Aid- The company will register you and assist you in completing your paediatric first aid training

Skills / Qualifications:

• Experience working with children aged 3 months to 5 years old
• Relevant Level 2 or 3 Childcare qualification
• Flexible
• with strong communication skills and the ability to work well in a team
• Paediatric First Aid is desirable
• Food safety and hygiene are desirable
• DBS certification

Best Start Recruitment are here 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 currently have Nursery Manager, Deputy Nursery Manager, Montessori, QTS, Room Leader and Nursery Nurse / Nursery Practitioner vacancies, please reach out for more information or send your CV to us today!