Nursery practitioner

Grandir UK, the home of Kiddi Caru and Dicky Birds Day Nurseries and Preschools was founded in 1998, the company now  operates 50 nurseries in the UK providing outstanding childcare solutions to families with babies, toddlers and preschool children. Our mission is to inspire children to grow happy, smart and healthy and thrive as individuals. Good quality childcare and education is evident when the children and family are truly placed at the centre of all we do and as a well-known and sought-after employer within the childcare sector we recognise it is our people that provide exceptional education and care with every child and family at the centre of all they do

Our Kiddi Caru nursery in Burgess Hill is looking to appoint a Nursery Practitioner.

As a Nursery Practitioner, you will provide the highest level of care and education for all children. Ensuring the individual needs and safety of the children are identified and met. Along with building positive working relationships with children, staff, parents and carers. You will be qualified to level 3 in Childcare with relevant experience in supporting children's learning and development in line with the EYFS in a Nursery Nurse or Nursery Practitioner role.

Key  Responsibilities :

• Provide a positive practice role model to ensure that  The  Childcare Corporation values are maintained
• Ensure that equality of access and opportunity is afforded to all staff, parents and children
• Act as a designated key person for an allocated number of children
• Contribute to maintaining an attractive and welcoming environment
• Ensure you observe, plan and assess children's learning and development within the EYFS framework
• Read, understand and implement all company policies, procedures and operational practices
• Ensure that any changes to policies, procedures and operational practices are adhered to within the  required  timescale
• Ensure that practice and provision in the nursery meets the requirements of the Early Years Foundation stage
• Notify your line manager of any concerns or issues regarding company policies, procedures and operational practices
• Maintain a positive attitude at all times with children,  parents , visitors and  work  colleagues
• Ensure confidentiality, where appropriate, is maintained
• Attend regular staff meetings, planning meetings and undertake training as required

As part of the team you will eligible for the following benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Generous holiday allowance, including paid Christmas shut down
• 'Wellbeing day' - A paid day off to focus on your health & wellbeing
• Heavily discounted childcare at our nurseries
• Ongoing professional development, training and promotional opportunities.
• Pension scheme
• Complimentary uniform provided
• Staff referral scheme

The Kiddi Caru Nurseries Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and an enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.

We are an equal opportunity employer and select staff on merit, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage & civil partnership, race, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief.