Nursery Practitioner
hace 9 días
Horsham
Level 3 Nursery Practitioner - Southwater, West Sussex, RH13 Join an award-winning Forest School nursery in Southwater, West Sussex, where children benefit from Reggio Emilia-inspired learning, outdoor exploration and creative projects. This full-time permanent Nursery Practitioner position suits an enthusiastic early years professional who wants to support children through purposeful play and nature-based experiences, with access to private woodland, a large garden and dedicated Atelier studio spaces. Employment Type Full-time, permanent, all-year-round position. Salary £25,000 - £30,000 per annum + benefits. Benefits • Opportunity to work for an award-winning Forest School nursery group, • Professional development investment., • Reggio Emilia-inspired learning environment., • Access to private 11-acre woodland., • Forest School experience and outdoor learning., • Creative Atelier studio work., • Large garden and outdoor provision., • High staff-to-child ratios., • Dedicated family-support and learning leads. Working Hours & Shift Pattern Full-time, permanent working pattern. Southwater, West Sussex, RH13 area. • Full-time nursery position., • Work within a Forest School and early years setting., • Support children across indoor, garden and woodland learning environments., • Exact weekly hours and shift times are to be confirmed. Job Description As a Nursery Practitioner, you will deliver nurturing care, teaching and learning within a Forest School nursery in Southwater, West Sussex. You will support children through child-led, nature-based learning and purposeful play, helping them develop confidence, curiosity and creative expression. The setting includes private 11-acre woodland, a large garden and dedicated Atelier studio spaces, providing a distinctive environment for childcare and early years practice. Key Responsibilities • Provide warm, responsive care for children in a nursery and Forest School setting., • Plan and support purposeful play and learning experiences appropriate to children’s development., • Encourage curiosity, confidence and creativity through child-led activities., • Support nature-based learning in the private woodland and outdoor environments., • Use the garden and Atelier studio spaces to extend children’s interests and ideas., • Build secure, respectful relationships with children and respond to their individual needs., • Observe children and use their interests to inform learning opportunities., • Communicate professionally with families about children’s experiences, progress and wellbeing., • Work collaboratively with colleagues, family-support leads and learning leads., • Follow safeguarding, health and safety and nursery policies consistently. Essential Requirements • You must already have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available for this role., • An appropriate Level 2 or higher childcare or early years qualification., • Experience working with children in a nursery, early years or childcare setting., • Interest in Forest School, outdoor learning and nature-based experiences., • Ability to provide safe, nurturing and engaging care through purposeful play., • Patient, creative and attentive communication with children, families and colleagues., • Ability to work responsibly as part of a team and contribute to children’s learning records., • Also suitable for: Early Years Practitioner, Early Years Educator, Forest School Educator, Nursery Nurse Company Culture As a Nursery Practitioner, you will be part of a supportive nurseries and early years team that values curiosity, creativity and thoughtful child-led practice. The setting invests in professional development and combines Reggio Emilia-inspired learning with daily opportunities for outdoor exploration. High staff-to-child ratios, dedicated family-support and learning leads, private woodland and Atelier studio spaces help create a positive environment for children and practitioners. #J-18808-Ljbffr