We are currently recruiting for level 2 and 3 nursery practitioners to join our nursery. As a family founded nursery our values, and providing children with the very best start to life is at the heart of everything we do. We are looking for dedicated, caring and enthusiastic early years providers to join our amazing team.
To apply for a role with us you must have previous experience working with children, roles are subject to a clear enhanced DBS check.
Nursery Practitioner: Full Time/Part time
Nursery Practitioner (Level 2 or 3)
Job Type: Full-time, 37 hours per week working over 4 days.
Flexible working arrangements will also be considered with a minimum of 2 full working days required.
Full Time Hours – from 8am – 6pm.
Location: Hatton Children’s Nursery, Hatton Country World, Hatton, Warwick, CV35 8AX
What we’re looking for
You will be working with a dedicated caring team in a stimulating welcoming environment. You should be reliable and trustworthy with a genuine love for nurturing and inspiring children.
About our benefits
We couldn’t achieve our vision to give all our children the best start in life without our amazing team; we want our staff to love what they do and be rewarded for their work with us.
- Salary range: We offer a competitive salary of up to £26,000 for full time 4 day a week employees, equivalent to £13.50 per hour – Salary will be dependent on qualifications and experience.
- The equivalent of 30 days Holiday for Full Time Employment (pro rata for those working 4 days or less).
- A huge 50% off discount on childcare for your own child.
- Paid birthday day off – children are not the only ones who love birthdays so no need to take a day’s holiday enjoy your day off on us!
- Free family membership for up to 5 people giving free all year-round access to visit Hatton Adventure World (worth over £400!)
- Free lunch provided.
- Contributory company pension scheme.
- Free large car park next to the Nursery.
- Professional development and training.
- Recommend a Friend Scheme and receive £500 after successful completion of training period.
Your role will include
- Carry out a key person role (Level 3), building great trusting relationships with our parents and children, ensuring the children’s individual care and learning needs are being met.
- Provide a happy, safe, caring and stimulating environment both indoors and outdoors.
- Act as part of a team to support children’s development and learning journey throughout their time at Nursery.
- Plan, prepare and supervise children’s activities in line with the EYFS requirements.
- Observe, monitor and record children’s progress.
- Give praise often and celebrate children’s achievements.
- Include and support every child, ensuring they are all treated equally and with respect.
- Be a positive role model for the children. Prospects for internal promotion.
- DBS check costs covered.
You will ideally have:
- A caring nurturing nature, with a genuine love for inspiring and working with children through fun and lots of engaging play.
- Previous childcare experience in an early year setting (preferred but not essential)
- A good understanding of the latest EYFS framework.
- Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and policies.
- A level 3 NNEB, NVQ, Cache or recognised equivalent Early Years Childcare qualification, OR a suitable Level 2 Childcare qualification.
- Good communication skills.
- Nursery: 1 year experience (preferred but not essential)
- Childcare: 1 year experience essential
As part of our inclusive culture we welcome applications from all backgrounds, genders and abilities.