Nursery Practitioner

Level 3 Nursery Practitioner Location: Hildenborough, Tonbridge, Kent Salary: £28,000–£30,000 per annum, depending on experience Hours: Full-time, 40 hours across four or five days We are recruiting a warm, enthusiastic and qualified Nursery Practitioner to join an early years setting in Hildenborough, near Tonbridge. This is a full-time opportunity offering the flexibility to work 40 hours across either four or five days. You will join an established team focused on providing children with a safe, nurturing and engaging environment in which they can learn and develop. The role Level 3 Nursery Practitioner - Your responsibilities will include: * Providing high-quality care and learning experiences for children * Planning and delivering engaging, age-appropriate activities * Observing, assessing and recording children’s development * Working effectively within the EYFS framework * Acting as a key person and building trusted relationships with families * Supporting children’s individual needs, interests and development * Maintaining a safe, welcoming and stimulating room environment * Following safeguarding, health and safety and nursery procedures * Working collaboratively with colleagues across the nursery Level 3 Nursery Practitioner - About you To be considered, you must have: * A full and relevant Level 3 early years or childcare qualification * Previous experience working within a nursery or early years setting * A good understanding of the EYFS * Sound knowledge of safeguarding responsibilities * A caring, reliable and positive approach * Strong communication and teamwork skills * A genuine passion for supporting children’s learning and development The successful candidate will receive a salary of between £28,000 and £30,000, depending on experience. For further information or to apply, please submit your CV. All applications and initial conversations will be treated in confidence. ODIN Recruitment Group is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy