We are looking for an outstanding practitioner to join our nursery to work in one of our rooms, preferably the baby room. Therefore, experience of working with children under 2s would be an advantage. The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 childcare qualification and may have a higher qualification. The rate of pay would relate to the applicant's qualifications and experience. We are hoping to find someone who can work part-time for around 20-25 hrs per week, depending on the applicant. This post is a permanent position. We are hoping for someone to be able to start from either the end of July/August/or the beginning of September time. The hours would require you to work a minimum of 2 days per week and will depend on the right applicants availability. We have an excellent CPD program and are currently undertaking training to become a communication friendly setting. Nursery was recently rated outstanding" by OFSTED in May 2025. This is a great opportunity to join a fantastic team of experienced staff and amazing children!
Experience in working with children from 0-4 years essential. We are looking for a caring, fun, enthusiastic and hard-working individual who is keen to help children achieve their potential by providing high quality care and education. .
Nursery is open 50 weeks a year and located in S26 area - Kiveton Park from 7.30am-6pm. The candidate will work a variety of shifts according to the needs of the nursery.
First aid and food hygiene is desirable, but training can be organised.
Job title: Nursery Practitioner
Purpose of post
- To provide a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for all children in the nursery.
- To give support to other team members throughout the nursery.
- To work as part of a team in order to provide an enabling environment in which all individual children can play, learn and develop.
Key areas
- Work with and support children
- Work as part of a team
- Build and maintain strong partnerships with parents.
Responsible to
Management
Duties and responsibilities
- Operate a programme of activities that meet the individual needs and interests of children in your area in conjunction with other team members.
- To keep records of your key children’s development and learning journeys and share this with parents, carers and other key adults in the child’s life.
- Support all staff and engage in a good staff team.
- Liaise with and support parents and other family members.
- To be involved in out of working hours activities, e.g. training, monthly staff meetings, parent evening, fundraising events etc.
- To be flexible within working practices of the nursery. Be prepared to help where needed, including to undertake certain domestic jobs within the nursery, e.g. preparation of snack meals, cleansing of equipment etc.
- Work alongside the Manager and staff team to ensure that the nursery’s philosophy is fulfilled.
- Read, understand and adhere to all policies and procedures relevant to your role as deemed appropriate by the Manager.
- Recording accidents on the accident sheets/book, following the policy and procedures.
- Look upon the nursery, as a “whole” where can your help be most utilised, be constantly aware of the individual needs of all children.
- To support children with SEND or on intervention plans.
- Ensure someone known and agreed by the nursery and parent collects the child and follow correct procedures.
- To respect the confidentiality of all information received.
Specific childcare tasks
- The preparation and completion of activities to suit each individual child's stage of development and interests.
- To develop your role within the team especially with regard as a key person.
- To ensure that meal times are a time of pleasant social sharing.
- Washing and changing children as required.
- To ensure good standards of safety, hygiene and cleanliness are maintained at all times.
- Ensuring a poorly child is kept calm and warm and management is notified immediately.
- To develop and maintain strong partnerships and communications with parents/carers to facilitate day-to-day caring and early learning needs.
- To be aware of the high profile of the nursery and to uphold its standards at all times, both within work hours and outside.
- To ensure the provision of a high-quality environment to meet the needs of individual children regardless of any disabilities, family backgrounds or medical history.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.25-£12.40 per hour
Expected hours: 20 per week
Benefits:
- Childcare
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Application question(s):
- Do you have a full and relevant Level 3 childcare qualification?
Education:
- Diploma of Higher Education (preferred)
Experience:
- Childcare: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Paediatric First Aid Certification (preferred)
- Food hygiene (preferred)
Work Location: In person