Location: Plymouth, Devon, United Kingdom
Job type: Full Time Permanent
Salary: £13.95 / hour
Contracted Hours: 30-35 hours per week
About the Role
Our Nursery Practitioners look after the educational and social development of babies and young children up to the age of five. Their primary duties include providing children with a safe environment to learn, helping them develop basic social and behavioural skills and engaging them in age‑appropriate play activities. This role also includes the responsibility of Forest School Lead.
In addition to core nursery duties you will work alongside other team members who are passionate about providing care, warmth and kindness to all those who work in our Nurseries.
About the Nursery
Tops Stonehouse Nursery is an 80‑place Day Nursery & Pre‑School situated in Stonehouse, Plymouth. The nursery offers a range of extra‑curricular activities including Forest School, Cooking School, Boogie Mites, Yoga, Tooth Brushing, Football fun and many more.
Benefits
- Up to 60% childcare discount at Tops Day Nurseries
- Exclusive discounts & rewards via Blue Light Card and Each Person platform (gyms, cinema, shopping, travel & many more)
- Health & wellbeing support – NHS prescriptions, optical care & dental treatment
- A generous holiday allowance – including your birthday off & a wellbeing day!
What the role involves
- Providing day‑to‑day care, including feeding, changing diapers, and helping children with toilet training; ensuring a safe, clean, and stimulating environment.
- Developing and leading fun, age‑appropriate activities that promote learning and development, focusing on key areas such as social, emotional, physical, and cognitive skills.
- Observing children’s development and identifying any areas of concern; supporting motor skills, language, and social interactions through play and structured learning.
- Ensuring children are safe and emotionally supported, creating an atmosphere that encourages exploration and independent learning.
- Keeping records of each child’s progress, including documenting milestones, behaviours, and developmental needs – in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.
- Maintaining regular communication with parents or guardians about their child’s progress, needs, and any concerns that arise.
Qualifications & Experience
- A minimum of a Level 3 Early Years Qualification.
- Strong understanding of safeguarding procedures.
Important Safeguarding Information
- Hold (or be willing to obtain) an enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service; if you don’t yet have one, you’ll need to cover the cost.
- Be eligible to work in regulated roles – not on the Children’s Barred List.
- Successfully complete background and reference checks.
Tops Day Nurseries is an equal opportunities employer, committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.
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