Job Description
Position: Level 3 Nursery Practitioner x2 (Baby Room)
Location: South East London, United Kingdom
Salary: £14.00 per hour (£29,120.00 per annum)
Hours: 40 hours per week
Job Type: Permanent
Career Level: Intermediate
About the Role
We are seeking two passionate, dedicated, and experienced Level 3 Nursery Practitioners to join our vibrant baby room team in South East London. In this role, you will provide a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for our youngest children, supporting their early developmental milestones and building strong foundations for lifelong learning.
Key Responsibilities
Childcare & Development: Plan and implement age-appropriate activities and learning experiences aligned with the EYFS framework, focusing on sensory exploration, social interaction, and physical development.
Key Person Responsibilities: Act as a Key Person for a designated group of babies, building strong, trusting relationships with both children and their families.
Observation & Assessment: Monitor, record, and assess children's progress and development, maintaining accurate learning journals and sharing updates with parents/carers.
Safeguarding & Welfare: Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of all children in accordance with nursery policies, procedures, and statutory safeguarding regulations.
Environment: Maintain a clean, safe, organized, and stimulating baby room environment that promotes exploration and independence.
Partnership with Parents: Foster positive relationships with parents and guardians, offering daily feedback and supporting open communication regarding their child's care and routines.
Job Requirements
Qualifications: Minimum Level 3 qualification in Early Years Childcare and Education (or equivalent).
Experience: Proven experience working as a Nursery Practitioner within an Early Years setting, specifically with babies and under-twos.
Knowledge: Sound working knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework and current safeguarding/child protection guidelines.
Skills: Excellent communication, patience, organizational skills, and a genuine passion for early childhood development.
Compliance: Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one) and satisfactory references.
Additional Info
Competitive salary of £14.00 per hour (£29,120 per annum for a 40-hour week).
Supportive team environment with ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.
South East London United Kingdom
