Nursery Practitioner

We are seeking a full-time Nursery Practitioner to join our team at Tenderlinks Elstead. In this role, you will be responsible for providing high-quality care to children, designing and leading age-appropriate activities, and maintaining a safe and stimulating environment. A significant part of this role is building positive relationships with children and their families while collaborating with colleagues to deliver exceptional childcare services.
Nursery Practitioner - Responsibilities:
* Provide attentive care for children, ensuring their safety and well-being at all times.
* Plan and implement engaging, age-appropriate activities to foster learning and development.
* Create a clean, safe, and stimulating environment in compliance with health and safety regulations.
* Monitor children's development and communicate their progress with parents or guardians.
* Follow all safeguarding and first-aid procedures to ensure child safety.
* Maintain accurate records of children's daily activities and report any concerns to the nursery manager.
Nursery Practitioner - Qualifications and Skills:
* Minimum Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education or equivalent.
* Previous experience in childcare or working with young children.
* A solid understanding of child development and age-appropriate activities.
* Knowledge of health and safety regulations relevant to a nursery setting.
* First Aid DBS Checks would be preferential however we can cover the cost of these if not.
Nursery Practitioner - Benefits and Perks:
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
* Opportunities for professional development and ongoing training.
* Pension Scheme Tenderlinks will match your pension contribution up to 7.5% of your base salary each month
* Personal Wellbeing Fund You can claim up to £50 every calendar year to take part in any activity that personally develops your skill set or improves your wellbeing (it doesn’t have to be work related)
* Annual Leave You are entitled to 22 days annual leave per full year, plus the standard 8 bank holidays (pro-rated for part-time)
* Coffee, Breakfast and Snacks We offer all employees free breakfast, coffee, and afternoon snacks onsite – Monday to Friday.
* Training All training related to your job role will be covered by us.
* Discount Portal Access to over 600 discounts and offers available including top brands such as Apple, John Lewis and Ticket Master
* Paid flu jabs - Once a year private paid flu jab
* Birthday Paid day off
* Attendance Bonus £150 paid if no sickness or unauthorised absence recorded for the term
If you're passionate about making a positive impact on children's lives and meet the qualifications, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to join our Tenderlinks Wandsworth team and contribute to a nurturing environment where children can thrive