Qualified Nursery Practitioner

Qualified Nursery Practitioner Department: Nursery Practitioner Employment Type: Full Time Location: Monkey Puzzle Lightwater Compensation:£29,120 / year Description Qualified Nursery Practitioner (Level 3) Location: Monkey Puzzle Lightwater Hours: Monday to Friday - 40 hours per week Salary: Starting from £29,120 per annum (dependent on qualification(s) and experience) Monkey Puzzle Lightwater are looking for a Qualified (Level 3 or above) Nursery Practitioner to join their team. Key Responsibilities * Support the nursery to grow and performance at a high standard, whilst ensuring that all legislation and EYFS frameworks are adhered to. * Create inspirational, creative, and effective learning environments in line with the needs of the children and the nursery. * Ensure the safety and welfare of children through a confident knowledge of safeguarding processes and procedures. * Implement the EYFS with a good understanding of child development. * Report any issues of concern to a senior team member or relevant services. * Work in partnership with parents and our partners to ensure our children thrive. * Show a positive attitude with children, parents, colleagues and visitors to maintain our happy nursery. Why You? * You will be able to help provide high standards of care and education to meet the individual needs of the children * You will be able to adhere to all company policies and procedures and maintain positive working relationships with the team, parents and carers * You will know when to report issues of concern to a senior team member * You have a positive attitude and creative ideas to inspire learning * You have good verbal and written communication skills with adults and children * You will have great planning and organisation skills * You will have a willingness to learnYou will have the ability to work well under pressure Essentials * GCSE grades 5-9/A-C * Experience ensuring the safety and welfare of children through a confident knowledge of safeguarding processes and procedures * Appropriate behaviour management skills * Experience participating in child observations and assessments with a good understanding of child development Great to haves * Full and relevant level 2 in Early Years * Food Hygiene Level 2 * FGM * Safeguarding * Paediatric First Aid Benefits * Length of Service Recognition: We recognise and reward your length of service with vouchers. * Competitive Salaries: Our salaries are competitive based on your position and the job market, reviewed throughout the year. * Enhanced Maternity Pay: Enhanced pay after 2 years’ service. * Medicash: Cover for dental treatments, optical, doctor consultations, therapies, prescriptions, and mental health support. * YuLife: You will be enrolled into our Group Life Assurance policy and have access to the YuLife app. * Refer a Friend: Bring connections to work with us and earn rewards. * Flexible Working: The choice and flexibility to reduce your working hours. * Social Events: We arrange catch‑ups with the team and Christmas parties. Monkey Puzzle Day Nurseries are committed to Keeping children safe; therefore, an appropriate level of Criminal Record Disclosure and Barred check is required. All posts with direct contact with children and vulnerable adults are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 & 2020) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are protected. These are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account. All candidates will be asked to provide details of all unspent convictions. You may be asked for further information about your criminal history during the recruitment process. If your application is successful, this self‑disclosure information will be checked against information from the Disclosure & Barring Service before your employment commences. J-18808-Ljbffr