Nursery Practitioner

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner

Location: Barking, Essex

Setting: Day Nursery

Pay Rate: 14.00 - 14.50 per hour

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: Temp to Perm

Active Recruitment are currently working with a very successful chain of Private Nurseries who are currently looking to expand their workforce. They are seeking Level 2 & 3 qualified Nursery Practitioners to start as soon as possible on a Long term basis with the view to go permanent. The Nursery can offer excellent support and opportunity for professional development, as well as some fantastic perks as seen below:

What we offer:

• A fun, supportive and creative team to work with.
• A much more exciting work environment than a regular chain nursery.
• Career progression for those who show the right potential as the business grows.

The successful candidate will have an excellent knowledge of the EYFS. The individual must be highly motivated and have a positive attitude towards working with children.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• To work as a member of the nursery team to ensure that all children attending the setting receive high quality care, are kept safe and receive rich and stimulating play experiences which meet their individual needs.
• To ensure that all children attending the setting are kept safe and receive rich and stimulating play experiences which support all aspects and components of the EYFS curriculum.
• Creating a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for all children.
• Supervising and supporting children at all times.
• Sharing responsibility for the welfare of all children in your designated room or group.
• Remaining vigilant and protect children from harm or abuse, reporting any concerns immediately- in accordance with child protection and whistleblowing policies
• Contributing to planning and the provision of a stimulating range of age-appropriate activities, helping to ensure rooms are well-resourced and creatively set-up.

The successful candidate must have:

• A Level 2 or 3 early years qualification.
• An organised, supportive personality.
• A fantastic understanding for how a Nursery works.
• Excellent communication skills
• A can-do attitude and positive outlook.
• Strong attention to detail.

If you are interested in securing a position within a highly supportive, exciting Nursery environment, please apply today!

Active Recruitment LTD is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants are subject to a satisfactory enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service (previously the Criminal Records Bureau) and at least two independent references. We are an Equal Opportunities employer.