Nursery Practitioner

7 days ago


St Leonards, East Sussex, United Kingdom East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust Full time

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Nursery Practitioner to join our team at First Steps Nursery, a purpose-built NHS nursery for staff working for East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing high-quality childcare and education to children aged 4 months to 8 years.

Main Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

  • Assisting the management team in providing a safe, caring, and stimulating environment for children.
  • Planning and executing educational activities for children, maintaining child-to-staff ratios, and working within and following Ofsted and Trust procedures and policies.
  • Providing play opportunities and interacting positively with children, while also communicating effectively with parents and carers.
  • Assisting in setting out rooms with toys and arranging furniture to enable children to access them.
  • Working within the framework of the nursery's behaviour management procedures when needed to discipline children.

About Us

We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work. We provide safe, compassionate, and high-quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000+ members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye, and Uckfield, over 100 community sites, and in people's own homes.

Person Specification

The successful candidate will need to hold a minimum NVQ level 2 in Childcare and Education (or equivalent) and have had some work experience with children under the age of 5 years. The successful candidate will also need to demonstrate a good knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage, be an effective communicator, and show flexibility in working hours during a week.

How to Apply

Please see the attached job description for further information. For any further questions or queries, please contact the appointed manager.


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