Nursery Practitioner – Twickenham

Nursery Practitioner Role on Twickenham

Salary: Starting from £27,231.95 – £28274.40 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience)

Location: Twickenham, London

We are looking for a full time, Level 2/3 qualified Practitioner to join a nursery based in Twickenham, situated in a large open green area with Kneller Gardens and Crane Park on its doorstep, and located close to Whitton train station.

83-place nursery is proudly Ofsted rated ‘Good’ and features a specially designed adventure garden includes a role play cycle track, sand pit, shade sail, outdoor classroom, nature exploration garden and much more!

What we can offer you

Our benefits include, but are not limited to;

• Above industry standard salary, with annual salary reviews
• Discounted childcare of 50% for first child (T&C apply)
• Up to 33 days holiday per year, with the option to buy additional days
• Smart Health access, including 24/7 access to Virtual GP appointments, fitness programmes and mental health support
• There is a huge variety of discounts across high street brands, utilities, and days out
• Financial support through early access to wages, low interest debt consolidation loans and more
• Refer a Friend Bonus, including New York Trip for 2 prize draw entry
• Access to a wide selection of training programmes, supporting your individual career path, with career development opportunities across our network of nurseries
• Employee Appreciation through our quarterly recognition weeks and annual Awards of Excellence gala’s
• Happy to Talk Flexible Working
  

If you are interested in actively developing your leadership skills to support your progression to Room Leader / Third in Charge, ask the Talent Acquisition Team about joining our 12-month Future Leaders Programme!


What you’ll be doing

• Plan, create and implement engaging activities, tailored to each of your key children, to encourage their development towards key milestones.
• Observing, tracking and reflecting on learning
• Develop and maintain strong parent/ carer partnerships
• ·Promote and ensure child welfare, protection, health and safety and safeguarding procedures and policies are followed at all times
• Work with colleagues to maintain a positive, happy and safe environment on a day to day basis

What we’re looking for:

• Full and Relevant Level 2/3 or above Early Years qualification (essential)
• Previous experience working with children (ideally as a Nursery Nurse, Nursery Practitioner, Early Years Educator, Nursery Assistant or similar)
• Passion for making learning fun and engaging for each child
• Ability to build trust and strong working relationships with both colleagues and parents
• Ability to use a variety of techniques to clearly and successfully communicate with both children and adults
• Strong knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding, Child Protection, and the wider legislative requirements for working with children

We look forward to receiving your application!