Nursery Practitioner

12 hours ago

Chester CH AB, United Kingdom Ashton House Nursery Full time

Founded in 1988, Ashton House Nursery specialises in outdoor childcare for children aged between 0 and 5 years, as well as out-of-school clubs. We offer forest school sessions in on-site woodlands at both our Ashton Hayes and Frodsham locations, providing children with unparalleled access to nature. Our extensive natural spaces encourage exploration, risk-taking, and the development of resilience, self-belief, and character in a safe environment.

At Ashton House, we take pride in offering a unique learning experience, incorporating daily access to on-site allotments, orchards, and farmyard animals—including guinea pigs, goats and rabbits—into children's education.

We are committed to inclusion and operate a comprehension Special Educational Needs (SEN) and Inclusion policy. We work closely with parents to ensure each child's individual needs are met, and we support our staff with a dedicated Development Mentor to embed best practices aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).

Due to recent expansion, Ashton House Nursery is seeking experienced, Level 2 and Level 3 Nursery Practitioners & Nursery Assistants who share our passion and vision for outdoor childcare to join our growing team, working within one of our under 2's rooms.

Main responsibilities include:

  • Ensure that all children attending the setting are kept safe and to provide every child with the freedom to connect with nature, take risks and test out their ideas through authentic 'hands on' experiences.
  • Observe, support and extend children's learning.
  • Plan appropriately for children using the EYFS framework.
  • Maintain accurate and effective observations, tracking support sheets, planning and children's learning journeys.
  • Work in partnership with parents/carers and other family members.
  • Demonstrate good practice with regard to additional needs and inclusion.

Requirements:

  • A relevant level 2/3 qualification in Childcare (though full training will be provided for unqualified applicants).
  • A good knowledge of the EYFS and experience of working with children under the age of 2 years.
  • Awareness and understanding of child protection and safeguarding.
  • Experience of working in partnership with parents and outside agencies.

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary
  • 27 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata) and increasing with long-service
  • Long-Service Awards
  • Career opportunities from expanding operation
  • Birthday treats
  • Free uniform
  • Regular Team Recognition Awards
  • Team-wellbeing representatives
  • Significantly discounted childcare
  • Company pension
  • Free on-site parking
  • Full-time (37 hours over 4 days) and part-time positions available.

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

Pay: Up to £13.25 per hour

Benefits:

  • Childcare
  • Company pension
  • On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Chester CH3 8AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Experience:

  • Nursery: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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