Nursery Practitioner – Edenbridge

NURSERY PRACTITIONER – EDENBRIDGE, KENT

Location:

Edenbridge, Kent

Salary:
Up to £30,000 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience

Position:
Nursery Practitioner / Early Years Practitioner

Recruitment Agency:
Early Years Academy

Early Years Academy is recruiting a dedicated and motivated Nursery Practitioner for a nursery in Edenbridge, offering a competitive salary of up to £30,000 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience.

This is an excellent opportunity for an Early Years professional who enjoys working with babies, toddlers and preschool children, creating engaging learning experiences and making a positive difference during children’s earliest years.

We are looking for someone who is committed to delivering high-quality childcare and early education, understands the importance of safeguarding and enjoys working collaboratively as part of a nursery team.

As a Nursery Practitioner, you will play an important role in supporting children’s learning and development in accordance with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), building positive relationships with families and creating a safe, welcoming and nurturing environment.

Whether you’re an experienced Nursery Practitioner looking for a fresh challenge or an Early Years professional seeking a new opportunity, we would love to hear from you.

• Providing high-quality care and early education for babies, toddlers and preschool children.
• Supporting children’s learning and development in accordance with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) statutory framework.
• Planning and delivering creative, engaging and age-appropriate learning experiences.
• Encouraging children’s independence, confidence, curiosity and communication skills.
• Observing, assessing and recording children’s developmental progress.
• Supporting children’s individual interests, abilities and learning needs.
• Acting as a key person for an allocated group of children, where required.
• Building secure, positive and nurturing relationships with children.
• Creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports every child’s development.
• Supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
• Maintaining a safe, clean, welcoming and stimulating nursery environment.
• Promoting children’s emotional wellbeing and positive behaviour.
• Supporting children’s personal care routines, including mealtimes, toileting, hygiene and rest periods.
• Encouraging outdoor learning, sensory exploration and learning through play.
• Building positive relationships with parents and carers and communicating children’s progress.
• Working collaboratively with nursery colleagues to maintain high standards of childcare.
• Following safeguarding, child protection, health and safety and nursery policies.
• Maintaining accurate records and completing observations and assessments as required.
• Participating in staff meetings, training and professional development activities.
• Supporting the nursery’s commitment to providing high-quality Early Years education.

• A recognised Childcare or Early Years qualification appropriate to the position.
• Previous experience working with young children in a nursery, preschool or Early Years setting.
• A good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and child protection responsibilities.
• The ability to provide safe, nurturing and developmentally appropriate childcare.
• Confidence planning and delivering engaging learning experiences.
• Strong communication, organisation and teamwork skills.
• A caring, enthusiastic and professional approach.
• A genuine passion for supporting children’s learning, development and wellbeing.
• A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusive…