Nursery Practitioner - Level 3
Join Our Team at Ellingham House Day Nursery!
Position: Nursery Practitioner - Level 3
Hours: 40 hours per week
Salary: £29,577.60 per annum
Welcome to Ellingham House Day Nursery, where we provide a unique learning environment set within a stunning Georgian country house. With 2.5 acres of gardens, woodland, and paddocks, our nursery is a haven for outdoor adventures and nature-inspired learning. Every day is filled with discovery, creativity, and fun!
Why Join Us?
At Family First, we truly value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Referral Programme: Refer a friend and earn up to £750!
- Employee Childcare Discounts: Enjoy 75% off nursery fees for our team members.
- Annual Leave: Starting at 24 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays.
- Health and Wellbeing Programme: Access to a confidential employee assistance helpline.
- Development: Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your career growth.
Your Role as Nursery Practitioner
As a Nursery Practitioner, you will:
- Ensure that each child’s individual needs are met, delivering high-quality care and education in a safe and nurturing environment.
- Observe, assess, and plan engaging early years activities that cater to each child’s unique learning and development needs.
- Collaborate as a professional team member, demonstrating flexibility and a willingness to develop new skills.
- Adhere to company policies and procedures, ensuring they are regularly reviewed and applied.
- Follow risk assessments diligently and report any health and safety matters to management.
- Support the holistic development of children, including their physical, intellectual, social, and emotional growth.
*Please note that duties and responsibilities may evolve, and additional tasks relevant to this role may be assigned.
What You Need to Succeed
To thrive in this role, you will need:
- Full and relevant Level 3 childcare qualification: Essential
- Fluency in written and spoken English: Essential
- Over 1 year of 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.
At Ellingham House Day Nursery, part of the Family First Group, we treat everyone with respect and equality. We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practices for all children and families, regardless of their individual needs.
