Nursery Practitioner Qualified L2 / L3

Description

The company is unable to sponsor employment of international workers in this role. You will be required to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK.

We are currently for a skilled and experienced Nursery Practitoner to be based in our Shirley Nursery. The nursery offers state-of-the-art facilities, combining bright and spacious indoor rooms along with fabulous outdoor areas.

You can earn up to £31,000 per annum, depending on experience, working Part time (28 hours per week) – 4 days a week.

To be considered for the Nursery Practitioner role you must have :

• At least 1 years’ experience in a Nursery Practitioner role or equivalent
• Level 2 / 3 or above qualification in Early Years childcare
• Excellent knowledge & understanding of the EYFS & Statutory framework
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Ability to use your own initiative
• Your passion to be shown in your day-to-day interaction with children

Little Elms amazing benefits for you -

New Starter £1000 Welcome bonus!!!

Excellent rates of pay.

Service recognition awards – get an extra day’s annual leave, for each year worked

Free access to our Employee Assistance Programme (provided by BUPA)

Generous Childcare discount

Support to gain higher qualifications

Internal promotion opportunities

Free Uniform

New starter goody bag

Things you need to know –

This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS Certificate and satisfactory employment references.

The successful candidate will be required to undertake online safeguarding training and all positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Little Elms Daycare Nurseries are an Equal Opportunities Employer

Little Elms Daycare Nurseries is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

The welcome bonus will be paid in two instalments. £500 will be paid in the first salary payment after joining, then another £500 upon completion of probation (6 months, unless extended). The welcome bonus will be subject to normal Tax & NI deductions.

The company is unable to sponsor employment of international workers in this role. You will be required to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK.

Job Types : Full-time, Permanent

Pay : £31,000 per year

Schedule :

Holidays

Monday to Friday

No weekends

Work Location : In person

Reference ID : Nursery Nurse

Key Responsibilities

Caring for Children : Making sure children feel safe, happy, and nurtured throughout the day.

Supporting Development : Helping children grow their skills — like language, motor skills, social skills, and emotional understanding.

Creating Engaging Activities : Planning fun, educational activities that match children’s ages and interests.

Observing and Recording : Watching how children play and learn, then keeping notes to track their progress and needs.

Building Relationships : Forming strong, trusting bonds with children and their families.

Promoting Positive Behavior : Teaching kindness, sharing, and helping children manage big emotions.

Ensuring a Safe Environment : Keeping the space clean, safe, and welcoming.

Working with a Team : Communicating well with other staff members to create a supportive environment.

Following Policies : Making sure all work follows nursery policies, safeguarding rules, and health and safety regulations.

Continuous Learning : Keeping skills and knowledge up-to-date through training and professional development.

Little Elms is an established nursery that aims to provide the highest standards of care for children aged between 3 months and 5 years.

A family-run business, we believe that a fun and a caring environment is crucial to happy and healthy development.

Our nurseries offer state-of-the-art facilities, combining bright and spacious rooms indoors with fabulous outdoor areas. Our experienced and motivated team provides a stimulating yet safe environment for creative play. Little Elms takes pride in being a friendly setting in which each child’s physical, emotional and developmental needs are met. Every child is special and is encouraged to achieve his or her full potential in the precious pre-school years.

Established in 2009, we have 11 nurseries across South London.