Nursery Practitioner

Nursery Practitioner

Desirable: Level 3 in Early Years Practitioner

We will also consider:

Level 2 in Early Years Practitioner

Apprenticeship

Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Streatham Ethos:

Our highly experienced and professional management team create and promote an exceptional working environment where staff can feel supported by continued professional development to maintain our high-quality childcare provision.

At Monkey Puzzle Streatham we have our own training academy which offers a wide range of accredited courses from Level 3 Early Years Practitioner certification to Level 5 management qualification. These qualifications are on-the-job training courses that are fully funded by our company so that you can “learn as you earn” without the need for student debt. For already qualified and experienced candidates we offer a wide range of CPD opportunities and career progression within the company.

Nursery Practitioner Key Responsibilities:

• Adhere to all company policies and procedures
• Contribute to a high standard of quality within the nursery, including practice, environment and resources to meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage
• Ensure appropriate planning and assessment is accurately maintained for key children
• Undertake the role of key person as described in the policy
• Prepare and supervise activities
• Supervise and support children at all times
• Ensure that equality of access and opportunity is provided to all children, parents, staff and visitors
• Ensure that all children are kept safe
• Notify Designated Officer of any safeguarding concerns
• Maintain a positive attitude at all times with children, parents, colleagues and visitors
• Develop and maintain professional working relationships with colleagues, parents and carers
• Ensure confidentiality, where appropriate, is maintained
• Adhere to all health and safety policies and procedures and undertake a shared responsibility for cleanliness and health and safety throughout the nursery
• Work as part of a team to ensure the company’s values are maintained
• Attend monthly staff meetings, planning meetings and undertake training as required
• Undertake any other duties as reasonably requested by the line manager
• Provide high standards of care and education to meet the individual needs of all children
• Acquire and maintain positive working partnerships with staff, parents and carers
• Complete observations and assessments using our nursery software
• Implement and follow our nursery’s safeguarding policies and procedures
• Effectively support other team members
• Communicate well with parents, children colleagues and management

Benefits:

• £16000 - £26000+ per annum depending on experience and qualifications
• 3 monthly salary reviews
• Pension scheme
• Discounted childcare
• Continuous Professional development
• Career progression opportunities
• Flexible shifts with possible one day off per week for working 4 long days or part-time working