Position Type: Full-Time / Part-Time, Permanent
Reporting To: Nursery Management (Room Leaders, Deputy Manager, Nursery Manager & Directors)
Location: Stratford, East London (E15)
Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Hours: 40 hours per week
Salery: £26,728.00 – £29,000.00 per annum
About the Setting
This welcoming and vibrant day nursery is dedicated to delivering an exceptional standard of physical, emotional, social, and intellectual care for every child. The setting prides itself on an inclusive, supportive environment where children are encouraged to learn through play, develop core skills, and thrive within a well-structured daily routine.
Role Overview
The Early Years team is seeking an enthusiastic, passionate, and reliable Nursery Practitioner / Assistant / Apprentice to support the daily running of the nursery rooms.
Working closely with Room Leaders and Nursery Management, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in delivering an engaging Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum, maintaining high standards of health, safety, and hygiene, and fostering warm, professional relationships with parents, carers, and external agencies.
Key Responsibilities
Care, Learning & EYFS Implementation
- Deliver high-quality physical, emotional, and intellectual care for all children within assigned room base.
- Plan and implement engaging, age-appropriate activities aligned with the EYFS framework that promote equality, diversity, and individual child development.
- Support smooth room-to-room transitions for children as they grow and progress through the setting.
- Act as a positive role model, maintaining a clear, professional standard of communication and speech at all times when interacting with children.
Communication & Parent Partnerships
- Build strong, professional relationships with parents and carers, delivering informative daily feedback regarding their child’s routine, progress, and care.
- Maintain clear and continuous communication with Room Leaders and Nursery Management regarding any developmental or operational matters.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues, prospective families, and visiting healthcare or educational professionals.
Safeguarding, Health & Safety
- Promote a strong culture of safeguarding, ensuring children’s safety, welfare, and emotional wellbeing are always prioritized.
- Conduct regular risk assessments within the room and outdoor areas to identify and resolve potential hazards promptly.
- Supervise mealtimes, snack preparation, and domestic duties, maintaining excellent standards of hygiene, food safety, and cleanliness.
- Maintain strict confidentiality regarding nursery records, child files, and family information.
Administration & Observation
- Complete and maintain precise records, including developmental tracking, registers, accident/incident logs, and medication forms on a daily basis.
- Ensure all sensitive child documentation is filed away securely in the main office by the end of each shift.
Teamwork & Operations
- Assist management in maximizing space, room setup, and time management to support daily room operations.
- Help monitor and maintain stock levels for essential learning and cleaning resources (e.g., art supplies, stationery, hygiene products).
- Assist in welcoming, settling, and mentoring new students, trainees, and apprentices in the room.
- Attend monthly staff meetings (outside regular working hours) and participate actively in professional training and development.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Qualification: Level 3 NVQ (or equivalent) in Early Years/Childcare is preferred (or a strong commitment to complete an apprenticeship qualification if applying at Apprentice level).
- Experience: Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a childcare or nursery setting preferred.
- Knowledge: Sound understanding of the EYFS framework, safeguarding procedures, equal opportunities, and health and safety requirements.
- Key Working: Practical experience with key person systems, observations, and child assessment tracking.
- Personal Attributes: Strong communication skills, enthusiasm, a positive sense of humour, and a genuine passion for early childhood development.
How to Apply
Ready to take control of your work schedule while earning top rates in your field? Apply today with your updated CV to secure your preferred shift locations