Nursery Nurse

We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Level 3 Nursery Practitioner to join Cedar Children's Academy. As a Nursery Practitioner, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality care and education to children in our nursery. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience working with children and a passion for early childhood education.

Duties:

• Create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for children.
• Plan and implement age-appropriate activities to promote learning and development.
• Supervise and engage with children during playtime, mealtime, and rest periods.
• Observe and assess children's progress, identifying areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with parents and guardians to ensure the well-being and development of each child.
• Maintain accurate records of each child's daily activities and progress.
• Follow all health and safety guidelines to ensure the well-being of children at all times.
• Assist with general housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and organised nursery environment.

Experience:

• Previous experience working with children in a nursery or childcare setting.
• Knowledge of early childhood education principles and practices.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively interact with children, parents, and colleagues.
• A genuine passion for working with children and supporting their development.

Required:

• Excellent spoken and written communication skills.
• Relevant qualification in childcare or early childhood education (e.g., NVQ Level 3 or equivalent).

What our Trust will offer you:

• Training: Expanded your skills and knowledge with opportunities for Trust-funded apprenticeships and training courses.
• Fitness and Wellness: Enjoy reduced membership fees for our fully-equipped fitness suite and classes.
• Refer a Friend
  :
  Spread the word and benefit financially from our Refer a Friend Scheme.
• Convenient Parking
  :
  Park for free in our on-site staff car park.
• Blue Light Card: School staff can now access the Blue Light Card for discounts across a wide range of categories including holidays, cars, days out and much more!
• TSAT Benefits Portal
  : a one-stop shop benefits hub that gives you access to a range of exclusive benefits including employee discounts, dental cover, Cycle to Work Scheme and Discounted Gym Membership.

Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.