Nursery - Qualified Nursery Practitioner

Job Description

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Qualified Nursery Practitioner – Baby Room (0–1Years) Blossom Lodge Day Nursery recruiting via Reed Education Cheltenham Cheltenham £13.00 – £13.50 per hour Full-Time | Permanent

Blossom Lodge Day Nursery is delighted to be recruiting a Qualified Nursery Practitioner to join our Baby Room (0-1 years) on a full-time, permanent basis, Monday to Friday.

This role is ideal for a caring, enthusiastic early years professional who is passionate about creating a nurturing and stimulating environment where toddlers can thrive.

About the Role

• Full-time position working 44 hours per week over 4.5 days
• Supporting, developing, and extending children’s play across the EYFS curriculum
• Creating individual learning experiences tailored to each child’s needs
• Building strong, positive relationships with parents and colleagues
• Recording children’s daily activities and progress using our online portal

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking someone who is:

• Kind, calm, and caring with a good sense of humour
• Passionate about early years development
• A confident team player with a flexible approach to working hours
• Empathetic to the needs of young children

Essential requirements:

• Previous experience in a children’s day nursery
• Sound knowledge and understanding of the EYFS
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to observe, assess, and record children’s progress
• Good IT skills for online learning journals
• Two references required
• Willingness to undertake an Enhanced DBS check

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
• April 2024 wage increase above minimum wage
• 31 days annual leave, including:
  • 28 days standard holiday
  • Your birthday off as a gift from us
  • 2 days for our Christmas closure
• Additional holiday after 5 years’ service
• Training and career progression support, including access to xwzovoh NoodleNow
• Up to 50% childcare discount for qualified staff
• Employee recognition and long-service awards
• Recommend a Friend Scheme – £500 bonus after probation
• Access to Perkbox discounts and offers
• Pension scheme
• Monthly staff non-uniform day
• £2,500 recruitment joining bonus, paid in instalments at 3, 6, and 9 months

If you have a genuine passion for working with children and want to be part of a friendly, inclusive, family-orientated nursery, we would love to hear from you.

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