We are currently working with a nursery who are seeking a passionate and experienced Early Years Practitioner to join their warm and welcoming team at a long-established day nursery in Shenfield, Brentwood. The nursery is set in a converted home, offering a cozy and nurturing environment. It's an exciting time for us as they recently completed a refurbishment of their facilities. The nursery take pride in fostering strong parent partnerships, promoting optimal nutrition, offering a rich extracurricular program, and organising outings in the local community.

Benefits:

• Generous childcare discount (subject to availability)
• Support for further training and CPD
• Excellent career progression opportunities
• Complimentary staff events
• Approachable, open-door management
• Staff referral rewards for introducing new team members
• Annual staff questionnaires to incorporate staff ideas
• Regular management presentations to engage staff in development plans
• New staff buddy scheme
• Team-building events
• Staff newsletter
• Monthly effort award with restaurant vouchers
• Weekly complimentary online Pilates/Meditation classes
• Wellbeing videos and nutritional advice from their partner Nursery Nutritionist

Responsibilities:

• Provide high-quality care and education to children
• Foster creativity, imagination, and friendships within the nursery
• Build and maintain strong relationships with parents and families
• Support the ongoing professional development of your team
• Contribute to a positive, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment
• Participate in extracurricular programs and local community outings
• Collaborate with the Nursery Manager and Deputies to implement nursery plans
• Ensure children's safety and wellbeing at all times
• Maintain records of children's development and learning progress

Requirements:

• Level 2 or above qualification in Early Years or equivalent
• Experience working in a day nursery setting
• Enthusiastic and passionate about early years care
• Strong team player with good communication skills
• Ability to nurture and support children's development