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