Nursery Practitioner
Claires Court · Maidenhead, England ·
Job Description Love creating those little moments when a child discovers something new? Join a supportive nursery team where early years really matter. Level 2 or Level 3 Nursery PractitionerLocation: Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6Salary: £32000 per year + On Going TrainingContract: All year roundHours: Monday to FridayAge Group: Children aged 2 to 4 yearsExperience Required: Previous experience working in an early years settingQualification Required: NVQ Level 2 or level 3 childcare qualificationStart Date: As soon as possibleHelp Young Children Learn, Grow and ThriveClaires Court is looking for two Level 2 or Level 3 Nursery Practitioner to join its Nursery team in Maidenhead, working with children aged 2 to 4 years .Based at The Thicket , you will be joining an experienced team within a newer nursery setting surrounded by beautiful grounds alongside the Junior School.
This is an all year round position, working Monday to Friday. This is a lovely opportunity for an experienced early years professional who enjoys being hands on with children, creating engaging activities and helping each child develop confidence, independence and a genuine love of learning.
What You'll Be DoingNo two days in nursery are quite the same. One minute you could be helping a child master something new, the next you might be knee deep in paints, building blocks or imaginative play. Your role will include: Creating fun, stimulating and age appropriate play and learning activitiesSupporting children's learning and development through playSupervising children and ensuring their safety and wellbeing at all timesSupporting children with meals, snacks, drinks and personal care when neededObserving children's development and helping to maintain accurate progress recordsPreparing activities and creating an engaging nursery environmentBuilding positive relationships with parents and carersWorking closely with colleagues across the Nursery and Extended Day Care provisionContributing to staff meetings, planning and nursery activitiesMaintaining high standards of safeguarding, hygiene and careYou will also play an important part in creating the warm, nurturing environment children need to feel secure, confident and ready to explore.
About YouWe're looking for someone who genuinely enjoys working with young children and understands just how important those early years are. To be considered, you will need: An NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 childcare qualificationPrevious experience working within an early years settingGood knowledge and understanding of the EYFSA good standard of English and numeracyThe ability to create a happy, safe and stimulating play environmentStrong communication skills when working with children, parents and colleaguesGood organisational skillsA positive, professional and dependable approachThe ability to work well as part of a teamA strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of childrenYou should also be comfortable using a tablet or EYFS software to record children's observations and development.
Why Join Claires Court? You will be joining a school that places real emphasis on helping children develop confidence, self belief, curiosity and a love of learning .The Nursery sits within an all through school educating children from Nursery through to Sixth Form, giving you the opportunity to become part of a wider educational community while still working closely within an experienced early years team.
In return, Claires Court offers: A positive and supportive working environmentExperienced and supportive colleaguesA beautiful nursery setting and groundsRegular professional development opportunitiesOngoing trainingThe chance to play an important role in the development of children during their crucial early yearsThe School specifically highlights its supportive working environment and regular opportunities for professional development and training.
Please note, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role and applications from recruitment agencies will not be considered. Application ProcessPlease apply initially by submitting your CV.If your experience and qualifications appear suitable, a member of the recruitment team will call you to discuss the position in more detail.
You will then be sent the Claires Court application form directly , together with instructions explaining how to complete it and where your completed application should be sent. Please note that completion of the School's application form is a required part of the recruitment process.
A CV cannot be accepted instead of the completed application form, although it may be included as additional supporting information.