Nursery Practitioner Level 3

2 days ago

Maidstone, Kent, United Kingdom Rainbow Nursery & Preschool LTD Full time £24,000 - £27,000 per year

About us

Rainbow Nursery & Preschool LTD is a small business in Maidstone. We are professional, supportive, rewarding and our goal is to provide a warm friendly locally based community setting, where every child is catered for and with whom we have a real connection and bond with both child/ren and parents. Where children will have access to the best mentors and resources in a safe and nurturing environment as they Learn, play and explore the world around them. Building trust and confidence to take their next steps. .

We are seeking a Nursery Practitioner with an interest in personal development and enthusiasm for providing the best possible care and experiences for children as well as a desire to learn and grow with an expanding company.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Sharing in the responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children in the nursery.
  • Ensuring daily domestic routines are completed in the nursery, maintaining high standards to ensure the environment is safe, secure and clean at all times.
  • Helping to prepare meals and snacks
  • Planning and implementation of appropriate programmes of activities for the children, helping children with their learning, play, educational and social development.
  • Ensuring all record keeping on the child's development is in-line with the Nursery policies, and to respect the confidentiality of information received.
  • Liaising with parents and encouraging their involvement in the aims of the nursery and in all aspects of their child / children's care.
  • Helping children with feeding, changing clothes, toileting etc.
  • Ensuring each child is collected in accordance with the collection procedures.
  • Contributing to the team effort.
  • Liaising with all employees, children, Parents and Families to ensure the above tasks are completed effectively.

Other Responsibilities:

  • Be self-motivated
  • Ability to adapt as circumstances require
  • Have excellent communication and time-management skills
  • Have excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Communicate effectively with colleagues, clients, stakeholders, and the general public.
  • Knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding & Child Protection
  • To work with other professionals in the local area for the benefit of children and families
  • Be a team player

Qualifications & Requirements

  • Full and relevant Childcare Qualification (NNEB/CACHE, BTEC or NVQ) Level 3 or above
  • Sound knowledge of child protection and safeguarding
  • Ability to deliver a high standard of childcare
  • Excellent planning, organising and time management skills
  • Ability to build trust and strong working relationships with children, families, your team and the local community
  • We will be offering Forest School Activities so an interest in Forest School and willingness to learn would be an advantage.

Benefits

  • Parking
  • Staff discount on food
  • Competitive Salary and benefits with on-going support, training and career development.
  • 28 Days Holiday (Pro Rata)

Schedule

  • 20 hours - 8am until 6pm, 4 days per week between Monday to Friday

We are committed Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Please email your CV to or call Penny on

We look forward to receiving your application.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £12.50-£13.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

Benefits:

  • Company events
  • Company pension
  • Employee discount
  • Free parking

Experience:

  • Nursery: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 01/12/2025

Reference ID: RR-DM-001

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