Nursery Practitioner
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About Us:
We are looking for a caring and enthusiastic Nursery Practitioner to join our supportive Nursery team in Putney, London, SW15.
As a family-run nursery, we offer a friendly and supportive working environment where staff are valued as an important part of the nursery. The team works closely together to create a warm, positive atmosphere, with opportunities to develop professionally and contribute to the setting’s play-based and creative approach. This is a great opportunity for an Early Years professional looking to join an established nursery where teamwork, enthusiasm and a genuine passion for the role are highly valued.
Salary: £26,500 - £33,250pa / £12.94 - £16.24ph (Depending on qualifications/experience)
Days/Hours: Full-time, shift patterns vary between 7:15am and 6:30pm, with a 1 hour lunch break and extra 15 minute additional break. Permanent Contract.
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Week 1: 5 day week (43.35 hours) / Week 2: 4 day week (35 hours)
Benefits:
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Staff bonus up to £1000*
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Local public transport links and street parking
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One weekday off every two weeks - 26 additional weekdays away from work each year
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Generous annual leave: 24 or 25 days’ annual leave, plus eight bank holidays 32 or 33 paid days in total
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Level 2, 3, 5 & 7 training provided. Paediatric first aid, extensive online learning and support to specialise in SEND, child development or management.
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Cycle to Work scheme, Health Assured wellbeing support, refreshments and a stylish uniform.
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An additional day of holiday for each year of service
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Opportunities for progression within the company
Key Responsibilities:
* Plan and deliver engaging indoor and outdoor activities based on children’s interests, ages and development.
* Observe, assess and plan next steps in line with the EYFS.
* Maintain accurate records and learning journeys for key children.
* Provide high-quality care, including feeding, mealtimes, nappy changing and personal care.
* Follow safeguarding, health, hygiene and safety procedures, reporting any concerns appropriately.
* Build positive, professional relationships with parents and carers, sharing children’s progress and supporting settling-in.
* Work collaboratively with colleagues, supporting the wider nursery team when required.
About You:
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Qualified Level 2 or above in Early Years/Childcare
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Previous Nursery or Childcare Experience
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Clear communication and the confidence to build professional relationships with families and colleagues.
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Reliability, good judgement and a strong commitment to safeguarding children.
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Passionate about working with young children and supporting their development.
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Warm, caring and nurturing in their approach.
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Strong EYFS and safeguarding knowledge
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Able to build strong relationships with children, parents and colleagues.
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Right to work in the UK.
If you are interested in finding out more about this role, please send your CV today
About Us:
We are looking for a caring and enthusiastic Nursery Practitioner to join our supportive Nursery team in Putney, London, SW15.
As a family-run nursery, we offer a friendly and supportive working environment where staff are valued as an important part of the nursery. The team works closely together to create a warm, positive atmosphere, with opportunities to develop professionally and contribute to the setting’s play-based and creative approach. This is a great opportunity for an Early Years professional looking to join an established nursery where teamwork, enthusiasm and a genuine passion for the role are highly valued.
Salary: £26,500 - £33,250pa / £12.94 - £16.24ph (Depending on qualifications/experience)
Days/Hours: Full-time, shift patterns vary between 7:15am and 6:30pm, with a 1 hour lunch break and extra 15 minute additional break. Permanent Contract.
*
Week 1: 5 day week (43.35 hours) / Week 2: 4 day week (35 hours)
Benefits:
*
Staff bonus up to £1000*
*
Local public transport links and street parking
*
One weekday off every two weeks - 26 additional weekdays away from work each year
*
Generous annual leave: 24 or 25 days’ annual leave, plus eight bank holidays 32 or 33 paid days in total
*
Level 2, 3, 5 & 7 training provided. Paediatric first aid, extensive online learning and support to specialise in SEND, child development or management.
*
Cycle to Work scheme, Health Assured wellbeing support, refreshments and a stylish uniform.
*
An additional day of holiday for each year of service
*
Opportunities for progression within the company
Key Responsibilities:
* Plan and deliver engaging indoor and outdoor activities based on children’s interests, ages and development.
* Observe, assess and plan next steps in line with the EYFS.
* Maintain accurate records and learning journeys for key children.
* Provide high-quality care, including feeding, mealtimes, nappy changing and personal care.
* Follow safeguarding, health, hygiene and safety procedures, reporting any concerns appropriately.
* Build positive, professional relationships with parents and carers, sharing children’s progress and supporting settling-in.
* Work collaboratively with colleagues, supporting the wider nursery team when required.
About You:
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Qualified Level 2 or above in Early Years/Childcare
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Previous Nursery or Childcare Experience
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Clear communication and the confidence to build professional relationships with families and colleagues.
*
Reliability, good judgement and a strong commitment to safeguarding children.
*
Passionate about working with young children and supporting their development.
*
Warm, caring and nurturing in their approach.
*
Strong EYFS and safeguarding knowledge
*
Able to build strong relationships with children, parents and colleagues.
*
Right to work in the UK.
If you are interested in finding out more about this role, please send your CV today