Nursery Assistant Assistant

Nursery Practitioner - Level 3 40 hours per week over 4 days £29,931.20 per annum plus £500 welcome bonus Nestled within an acre of beautiful countryside, Woodhams Farm Day Nursery is a unique, purpose-built barn-style setting surrounded by tranquil rural scenery. Located in Kingsworthy, just outside Winchester, our nursery offers a peaceful environment where children can grow, explore, and develop a true appreciation for the outdoors. Our outdoor provision is a standout feature, with multiple garden areas, a large hard-surfaced playground, and a supersized sandpit. Our babies also benefit from their own specially designed balcony – a calm, secure space to enjoy fresh air safely and outdoor exploration. Many of our staff have been with us for over 10 years, creating a warm, supportive, and family-like environment for both children and colleagues. We pride ourselves on our nurturing culture, where everyone is valued and works together to provide the highest standard of care. Despite our rural location, we are easily accessible, with a convenient bus stop right outside the nursery. We are currently seeking a Nursery Practitioner to join our team in our 18 month+ room. This role requires working 40 hours per week, with shifts between 8am and 6pm. The ideal candidate will hold a full and relevant Level 3 qualification. Please note, this is a year-round position, as the nursery operates throughout the year and is not term-time only. At Family First, we value our team members\nand offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: ~£500 Welcome Bonus  ~ Refer a Friend - Earn upto £750 when you refer a friend ~ Employee Childcare Discounts: 75% off\nnursery fees for our team members ~ Annual Leave: Starting at 24 days, plus a\npaid day off for your birthday and bank holidays  ~ Health and Wellbeing Programme: Confidential\nemployee assistance helpline available ~ Tailored learning and\ndevelopment opportunities to support your career growth As Nursery Practitioner, you will: Ensure that each child’s individual needs are met and a high standard of professional care and education is delivered in a caring, safe and secure environment in which all children can play, learn and develop Observe, assess and plan an interesting, stimulating and challenging range of early years activities which supports each child’s individual learning and development needs and abilities Engage as a professional member of the team, exhibiting a flexible attitude and willingness to develop new skills Ensure that company policies and procedures are read, applied, reviewed regularly and adhered to by all Follow risk assessments diligently and report all health and safety matters to management Enhance the all-around daily needs of children, including their physical, intellectual, social and emotional development *As Nursery Practitioner, you will need: Full and relevant Level 3 childcare qualification - essential Fluent in written and spoken English - essential Over 1 year’s experience of working in Early Years - desirable Knowledge of the Statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements - desirable We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty. Woodhams Farm Day Nursery is part of the Family First Group where we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Group.