Nursery Nurse

Our client is currently recruiting a Nursery Practitioner with NVQ Level 3 in childcare to work on a flexible basis at Day Nursery, located in the Sutton area.
We are looking for a Nursery Practitioner to provide a safe, stimulating, educational and fun environment for children attending our setting. As a Nursery Practitioner you will be promoting the physical, social, emotional and intellectual development of children up to 5 years old through sensitive individual planning of each child's changing needs whilst encouraging their independence and self-reliance. Our practitioners have excellent written and verbal communication skills as you'll work with colleagues and partners to integrate the nursery with the wider children's services brand to help identify and support the needs of local families with young children.
You'll have experience of working with children under five years of age and their families, ideally with an NVQ Level 3 in Childcare (or equivalent) and be able to respond to both group and individual needs. Knowledge of the EYFS framework and principles plus safeguarding issues, procedures and an understanding of equality and diversity issues would be beneficial in this role. It goes without saying you'll be a confident team member with a positive driven approach and attitude.
Our clients Nurseries provide childcare and welfare for children of up to five years of age, so it's imperative that the facilities and surroundings provide a clean, safe and welcoming environment.
What you'll do:
With members of the team, plan and participate in group led activities with individual and groups of children as appropriate to their development, age and interests, meeting their individual needs and supporting their access to a broad, balanced indoor and outdoor curriculum in accordance with the Early Years Foundation Stage.
To be a key person for one or more children in order to develop warm relationships with children and families that support a child's learning and development, so that each child benefits from the shared interest in and knowledge about their progress.
To involve parents/carers in their child's progress through daily informal contact, record keeping, and attending review meetings as appropriate.
To support and value each child's home culture and language. To contribute to planning for children with English as an additional language to help their language development.
To contribute towards the provision and sustainability of a stimulating, secure, caring and learning environment that promotes equal opportunities and diversity for the children, and their parents, families and carers.
To take responsibility for children in both indoor and outdoor areas and on trips, providing appropriate levels of supervision and intervention to progress children's learning.

What you need:
Ideally a NVQ Level 3 in Child Development or equivalent
Experience of Working with under fives.
Experience of planning and supporting play provision supported by evidence based approaches outlined in the Early Years Foundation Stage.
Knowledge of EYFS and understanding of safeguarding issues and procedures.
Understanding of the Ofsted Children's Centre requirements/frameworks.
Knowledge and understanding of working with children and families from diverse cultural backgrounds, provision for disabled children and those with special needs
Knowledge of current relevant statutes, regulations, legislation, guidance and codes of practice as they effect the operation and delivery of a holistic support service for very young children and families.
A good knowledge and understanding of equality and diversity issues.

Benefits include:
A Values driven organisation
Learning & development to support career development
Good Pension schemes
Discounted gym membership for you and your partner.
Flexible position
Industry leading rates of pay
opportunity to join the Companies Society and have a say in how we are run plus associated social events
Exclusive discounts on our villas in Portugal
Exclusive discounts on our Ski chalets in Bulgaria
Health assurance
Career pathways, professional development are just the start. To ensure you stay at the top of your game, we provide training with practical and theory elements too.
25% off Red Letter Days
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20% off GLL spa experience treatments and associated products.
Ride to work scheme
Free eye tests and discounted glasses