Nursery Practitioner

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Nursery Practitioner – Chingford, E4

Permanent | Competitive Salary | Full-Time

We are currently recruiting for a Nursery Practitioner to join a well-established day nursery and preschool in Chingford, London, E4 7RS.

The nursery is set in a restored lodge on the edge of Epping Forest and offers children a warm, nurturing environment with extensive outdoor learning opportunities, including a spacious garden and a forest-school-inspired preschool area.

The Role

As a Nursery Practitioner, you will support children’s learning, development and wellbeing in line with the EYFS, helping to create a safe, engaging and stimulating environment.

You will be responsible for:

* Planning and delivering engaging, age-appropriate activities

* Supporting children’s social, emotional and physical development

* Completing observations and developmental tracking

* Carrying out key-person responsibilities

* Supporting children with daily routines and promoting independence

* Building positive relationships with parents and carers

* Working closely with colleagues and the wider nursery team

* Maintaining high safeguarding and health and safety standards

Requirements

* Ideally hold a recognised Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years / Childcare qualification

* Previous Early Years or nursery experience

* Good understanding of the EYFS

* Strong safeguarding knowledge

* Caring, reliable and enthusiastic approach

* Strong communication and teamwork skills

Benefits

The nursery group offers a strong employee benefits package, including:

* Competitive salary

* 33 days’ annual leave including bank holidays

* Christmas and New Year shutdown

* An additional wellbeing day

* Flexible working options

* Discounted childcare

* Employee benefits and retail discounts

* Ongoing training and professional development

* Career progression opportunities

This is a permanent opportunity within a supportive setting that places a strong emphasis on professional development and high-quality Early Years education

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