Nursery practitioner

Nursery Assistant / Early Years Practitioner required Level 2 or 3 qualified Full time - 40 hours pw or Part time / reduced hours can be discussed. We are currently recruiting 2 x Early Years Practitioners, for our beautiful, brand new children rsquo;s day nursery and preschool in Walton On Thames. We are seeking individuals who can promote high quality care in a stimulating, rich learning environment which offers wonderful opportunities for all ages of children from 3 months ndash;5 years. We invest in our facilities and hardworking staff, offering competitive salaries, a range of benefits and ensuring that everyone receives the training and support needed. Main responsibilities of the Nursery Practitioner / Nursery Assistant: * Provide a positive learning environment that offers choice, independence and a range of experiences, whilst meeting all of the children #39;s needs. * Be able to have key person responsibility and carry out daily and individual planning. * Ensuring a safe, secure and caring environment for the well-being of the children. * Assisting the Nursery Management in all aspects of providing day to day high quality childcare. The ideal candidate will; * Be passionate about childcare and helping children to achieve, play and be safe. * Have previous experience of working with children under the age of five. * Be qualified to NVQ level 2 / 3 or equivalent in childcare (highly desirable) * Have a good working knowledge of the EYFS - Early Years Foundation Stages Benefits Remuneration: * Regular team events * 4 day working week * Regular support from the management team * Paid day off on your birthday * Staff discount on childcare of 40% * GBP500 bonus for referring a friend or colleague (conditions apply) * Funded in house and external further education opportunities * Flexible holiday and working hours * Annual pay reviews We appreciate that it is important to get work life balance right and as such, we are happy to consider either full time (over 4 or 5 days), or Part time hours and salary is negotiable based on experience and qualifications. If you are interested in being considered for a position, please apply via this advert and someone will be in touch. We very much look forward to receiving your application and inviting you to the nursery soon