Nursery Practitioner – Level 3

Job DescriptionAre you looking for a Part time Nursery Practitioner role where you’ll feel valued, supported, and part of a fantastic team? Join us at Chestnut House Kindergarten.

• 45 Mill Road, Myland, Colchester, CO4 5LE
• Part time – 36 hours – 8am-6pm. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
• £13.61 an hour / £25,477 per annum

At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including

• Referral programme: Refer a friend and earn up to £750
• Employee Childcare Discounts: 75% off nursery fees for our team members
• Annual Leave: Starting at 24 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays
• Health and Wellbeing Programme: Confidential employee assistance helpline available
• Development: Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your career growth
• Excellent Transport Links

As a Nursery Practitioner, you will

• Ensure that each child’s individual needs are met and a high standard of professional care and education is delivered in a caring, safe and secure environment in which all children can play, learn and develop
• Observe, assess and plan an interesting, stimulating and challenging range of early years activities which supports each child’s individual learning and development needs and abilities
• Engage as a professional member of the team, exhibiting a flexible attitude and willingness to develop new skills
• Ensure that company policies and procedures are read, applied, regularly reviewed and adhered to by all
• Follow risk assessments diligently and report all health and safety matters to management
• Enhance the all-around daily needs of children, including their physical, intellectual, social and emotional development
• Duties and responsibilities in this job description are not exhaustive or restrictive, changes and other duties relevant to this post may be added

As a Nursery Practitioner, you will need

• Full and relevant Level 3 childcare qualification – essential
• Fluent in written and spoken English – essential
• Over 1 year’s experience of working in Early Years – desirable
• Knowledge of the Statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements – desirable

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