Nursery Practitioner

KiddyKare are working with a well-established company who are seeking an experienced and dedicated Nursery Practitioner based in Horsham. With a salary up to £27,900 and attractive benefits, this role could be perfect for you!

The ideal candidate

• Minimum of a Level 3 qualification in Early Years
• Demonstrating a strong commitment to quality, safety, and child-centred care
• Great communication and organisational skills

Strong benefits

• Generous Salary
• Supportive management alongside career growth
• 31 days of annual day, including 3 days of annual leave over the Christmas period
• Wellbeing day
• Healthcare support
• Recommend friends and family and be rewarded with a cash bonus
• Generous discount on childcare 
• Total 31 days annual leave inc bank holidays (FTE) – Includes an extra 3 days annual leave over the Christmas period 
•  ‘Wellbeing Day’ – an extra day off just for you 
• Access to an employee benefits portal, which includes discounts at 100’s of online high street stores, turning points into cash 
• 24/7 remote GP appointments

What you will be doing

• Promote and maintain high standards of quality within the nursery, with a focus on the environment, resources, and experiences provided to children.
• Take on key carer responsibilities for assigned children.
• Ensure all children in the nursery benefit from rich, stimulating, and developmentally appropriate experiences.
• Plan, prepare, and support children’s activities effectively.
• In the absence of the Team/Room Leader, oversee and manage the day-to-day running of the environment.
• Contribute to ensuring that all nursery practices and provisions align with the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Support and mentor students and unqualified staff to promote and maintain high-quality childcare practices.

Author: Chris Brown

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