Nursery Assistant

Our family nursery on the edge of Winchester is seeking Nursery Assistant or Nursery Practitioner to join our team.

We stand as a beacon of early childhood education, where our deeply rooted family ethos, combined with an innovative outdoor learning curriculum, sets us apart. Situated amidst lush, verdant surroundings, we take pride in our forest school approach and our unique initiative of growing our own fruits and vegetables. This initiative not only connects our children with nature but also instills in them the values of sustainability and healthy living from an early age.

Role Overview:

We are on the lookout for a dedicated Nursery Practitioner who shares our passion for outdoor learning, family-centric values, and the hands-on experience of growing. This role is perfect for someone who believes in fostering a strong connection between children and the natural world, and who sees the value in teaching young minds where their food comes from.

Our nurseries are looking for the right person who is motivated and inspired by the children to create opportunities that the children will love to investigate and explore making it all about the children.

Our family team is seeking someone who wants to be a part of something magical and fun. Who is eager to enhance children's childhood experiences in our beautiful homely rooms and embrace our amazing outdoor spaces.

If you are interested in a more senior role then please get in contact

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver engaging, creative, and educational activities within our ethos, focusing on outdoor learning, forest school practices, and gardening.
• Promote a family-like atmosphere, ensuring a warm, welcoming environment for all children.
• Helps engage children to grow fruits and vegetables, integrating these activities into broader learning objectives.
• Work closely with colleagues to plan and implement a curriculum that supports the physical, emotional, and intellectual development of each child, in alignment with the EYFS framework.
• Communicate effectively with families about their children's progress and the unique learning experiences at Kings Burrow
• Follow and adhere to all policies and safeguarding procedures

Requirements:

• Level 2 or 3 qualification in Childcare, Early Years Education, or equivalent is essential.
• Experience in, or a passion for, outdoor education and forest schools.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work well within our nursery family.
• Commitment to personal and professional development.

Benefits:

• Birthday day off
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Half price osteopathy musculoskeletal sessions
• Opportunities for professional growth, including training in forest school methodologies and sustainable gardening.
• A supportive, passionate team environment.
• Discounts on childcare for employees.
• The joy of working in a setting that prioritizes health, sustainability, and communion
• Pension
• Discounted childcare
• Regular set days off
• 28 days holiday including bank holidays and Christmas closure
• Supportive staff training and development that follows your interests
• Free counselling and wellbeing services
• Staff events including team building, Christmas party, quiz nights, bowling etc.
• Employee of the month awards and staff tuck shop
• Free onsite staff parking and on bus route
• Staff wellbeing days
• Free breakfast and weekly lunch
• Free starting uniform

What we are and what we do:

• A small nurturing nursery
• Independent and family run
• We put the children at the heart of what we do
• Home from home ethos
• Forest School sessions
• We know our families and the children inside out
• We treat you as the individual you are
• Value a work/life balance
• We are surrounded by a variety of outdoor spaces just for us which includes our free flow constructions areas from our rooms, our slides and climbing frame in the playground, allotment garden full of edible flowers, herbs and veg and our secret forest nature garden for our children to explore

What we are not:

• A big chain full of logos
• A conveyor belt of children where we cram children in
• A place where you or the children are just a number
• Filling up time with endless paperwork

Please note this positions cannot consider overseas applications

Safeguarding: We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks and references.

Ready to play? Then hop on over and give us a call, we can rabbit on about childcare all day long.

We are dedicated to safeguarding and child protection.

King's Burrow Nursery & Preschool

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £12.21-£13.20 per hour

Benefits:

• Childcare
• Company events
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Free flu jabs
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking

Experience:

• Childcare: 1 year (preferred)

Language:

• English (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Level 2 or 3 in childcare or education equivalent (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person