Nursery Practitioner

Nursery Practitioners, Term Time only - Ref No. PK70215 * Term time only (38 weeks/year) * School hour shifts available e.g. 9am-3pm * Other shifts available from 8am-5pm On behalf of a fantastic Nursery in Maidstone we are currently recruiting for Level 2 or 3 Nursery Practitioners to join their wonderful team working with any age group. This modern Nursery has places for up to 40 children and is a supportive and encouraging setting. This is a permanent position, and the Nursery can be flexible with the working hours. This is a term time only role (38 weeks per year) and working part time or full time, (up to 40 hours/week) with flexible start finish times to suit the successful applicant. They can offer school hours (e.g. 9am-3pm) or longer days (8am-5pm). As a Level 2/3 Nursery Practitioner you will support with the management for your specific room, and as such you will be a dynamic leader and supportive colleague. Benefits include: Childcare discount, meal on shift, vouchers, long service awards Nursery Practitioner Key Duties, You will: * Support the staff team, offering day to day guidance and support to other Nursery Assistants * Ensure the safety of children is paramount and be aware of any potential dangers * Be responsible for feeding, washing and changing the children, and generally tending to their physical needs * Need to plan and participate in activities to engage and teach the child, eg. music, painting, reading etc. * Need to liaise with parents and your surrounding team members, monitor progress, keep records and reports, and communicate any suggested improvements that can be made to help the child’s development Nursery Practitioner Skills and Experience * CACHE / Childcare / Early Years Education Level 2 or 3 preferred * A good understanding and knowledge of EYFS * Ideally 1+ years’ experience of working in a nursery For more information on this Nursery Practitioner role please call Phil King on (phone number removed)