Nursery Practitioner

Description:

Nursery Practitioner

Salary: Up to £23,280 per annum
Hours: 39 hours per week
Contract: 1 Year Maternity - Term Time Only + 6 weeks
Start Date: October

Teaching Personnel are working in partnership with a highly regarded independent school to recruit a passionate and dedicated Nursery Practitioner to join their thriving Nursery and Pre-School provision.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a warm, nurturing and ambitious setting where children are placed at the heart of everything they do. The school is committed to creating an environment where every child feels valued, supported and encouraged to reach their full potential.

About the Role

As a Nursery Practitioner, you will play an important role in supporting the learning, development and wellbeing of children within the Early Years setting. Working as part of a supportive team, you will help provide a safe, stimulating and engaging environment in line with the EYFS framework.

You will contribute to children's development through purposeful play, engaging activities and positive relationships, helping to give every child the best possible start to their education.

Key Responsibilities

Support children's learning and development through purposeful play and planned activities.
Assist with the planning and delivery of an engaging EYFS curriculum.
Observe, assess and record children's progress and development.
Create a safe, stimulating and nurturing learning environment.
Build positive relationships with children, colleagues and parents/carers.
Work collaboratively as part of the wider Nursery and Early Years team.
Promote children's emotional, social and physical wellbeing.

The Ideal Candidate

The school is looking for a Nursery Practitioner who is enthusiastic, caring and genuinely passionate about working with young children.

You will ideally have:

A Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification (or equivalent).
Previous experience working with young children within an Early Years or Nursery setting.
A strong understanding of children's development and the EYFS framework.
A genuine passion for supporting children's learning, development and wellbeing.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
A nurturing, patient and positive approach.

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive and ambitious Early Years team within an established independent school environment. You will be part of a setting that values its staff and is committed to providing children with a positive, engaging and nurturing start to their education.

Teaching Personnel are proud to be working in partnership with the school on this recruitment campaign.

If you are an experienced Nursery Practitioner looking for your next opportunity, we would love to hear from you.

Please email me   , attaching your CV to the job application. 

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

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