Nursery Practitioner - Level 3

Join Our Team at Ellingham House Day Nursery!

Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey in early childhood education? At Ellingham House Day Nursery, nestled in a beautiful Georgian country house, we provide children with a unique learning environment surrounded by 2.5 acres of gardens, woodlands, and paddocks. Here, every day is an adventure filled with discovery, creativity, and fun!

Position: Nursery Practitioner - Level 3

Hours: 40 hours per week
Salary: £29,577.60 per annum

We are on the lookout for an enthusiastic Level 3 Nursery Practitioner who is passionate about nurturing young minds, igniting imaginations, and celebrating every milestone along the way. If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you!

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: Start with 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 each child’s individual needs are met, providing 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 with your team, demonstrating a flexible attitude and a willingness to learn 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, focusing on their physical, intellectual, social, and emotional growth.

*Please note that the duties and responsibilities outlined in this job description are not exhaustive and may evolve over time.

What You Need to Succeed

To thrive in this role, you will need:

• A full and relevant Level 3 childcare qualification (essential).
• Fluency in written and spoken English (essential).
• Over 1 year of experience working 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 believe in treating 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. Discrimination of any kind has no place within our organization.