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Job Summary
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Nursery Practitioner to join our vibrant early childhood education team. In this role, you will create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment where young children can explore, learn, and develop essential skills. Your enthusiasm and expertise will inspire curiosity and foster positive growth in children from infancy through preschool age. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on young lives while working within a supportive team committed to excellence in childcare.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement engaging daily activities that promote childhood development, including play-based learning, creative arts, and sensory experiences.
• Provide attentive infant care and toddler care, ensuring each child's physical needs are met with compassion and professionalism.
• Maintain a safe and clean classroom environment by adhering to health and safety regulations at all times.
• Support children with special educational needs or disabilities by adapting activities and providing individualized care.
• Foster positive behavior management strategies to encourage cooperation, social skills, and emotional resilience.
• Communicate regularly with parents or guardians about their child's progress, milestones, and any concerns.
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop curriculum plans that align with early childhood education standards and best practices.

Qualifications

• Level 2 or 3 qualification
• Proven experience working with children in a childcare setting such as daycare, preschool, or nannying roles.
• Knowledge of childhood development principles and early education methodologies.
• Certification in first aid is required; this can be undertaken once you have got the position.
• Strong room management skills combined with the ability to nurture a caring and inclusive environment.
• Experience caring for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers through classroom experience or babysitting roles.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively engage with children, parents, and team members.
• Ability to handle behavior management challenges with patience and professionalism.

Join us as a Nursery Practitioner to help shape the future of young learners by providing exceptional care and inspiring early childhood growth!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From £12.21 per hour

Expected hours: 42 per week

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Health & wellbeing programme

Ability to commute/relocate:

• St. Neots PE19 2TL: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Level 2 or 3 Qualification (preferred)

Work Location: In person