Nursery Practitioner
1 day ago
London
We are looking for a passionate, caring and enthusiastic Nursery Practitioner to join our friendly early years team. The successful candidate will play an important role in providing a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment where children can learn, develop and thrive. You will work closely with colleagues to plan and deliver engaging activities that support children's individual interests, development and learning. We are looking for someone who is reliable, professional and genuinely passionate about working with children and making a positive difference to their early years experiences. Key Responsibilities • Provide high-quality care and education for children aged 0–5 years., • Build warm, positive and trusting relationships with children and their families., • Support children's learning and development in line with theEarly Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)., • Plan and provide engaging, age-appropriate activities based on children's interests and developmental needs., • Observe, assess and record children's progress and contribute to their individual learning journeys., • Support children's personal, social and emotional development., • Encourage children's independence, confidence and communication skills., • Maintain a safe, clean and stimulating environment., • Follow safeguarding, health and safety, hygiene and nursery policies and procedures., • Work effectively as part of a team and communicate professionally with colleagues and parents/carers., • Support daily routines including meals, sleep times, nappy changing and personal care where appropriate., • Attend staff meetings, training and professional development opportunities., • Contribute to the continuous improvement of the nursery and the quality of care provided. The Ideal Candidate We are looking for someone who is: • Level 2 or Level 3 qualified in Early Years/Early Education and Care, or working towards an appropriate qualification., • Passionate about supporting children's learning and development., • Warm, caring, patient and approachable., • A good communicator with children, parents and colleagues., • Reliable, organised and able to work effectively as part of a team., • Confident in planning and delivering engaging activities., • Able to observe children's development and contribute to accurate records., • Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children., • Willing to learn, develop and undertake relevant training., • Professional and positive in their approach to their work. What We Offer • Competitive salary., • Supportive and friendly team environment., • Opportunities for training and professional development., • Opportunities for career progression., • Staff benefits, • Employee wellbeing support., • Annual leave entitlement [insert details]., • Pension scheme., • A rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference to young children's lives. Safeguarding Sylvia's HAppy Childcare is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to appropriate safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check, references and verification of qualifications, in accordance with our safer recruitment procedures