Nursery Practitioner

**This position is for Sanderstead Park Nursery located in Sanderstead in South Croydon, London.**

**If you have a genuine interest in childcare and would like to make a difference to young people, even with little experience, we encourage you to apply There are only few requirements we require to check your eligibility.**

When you visit Sanderstead Park Nursery, the first thing you are likely to notice is the welcoming, friendly team and homely environment. It is this unique aspect our parents comment on most and one which we actively encourage. This helps our children feel they are safe, loved and have a strong sense of belonging. From babies up to pre-school, we provide an emotional and physical environment enabling our children to be inquisitive and explore with confidence, safe in the knowledge there is a loving, familiar and trusted adult to help them when they might need it.

Our indoor space has been designed to provide a safe, secure learning environment that reflects how young children play and explore. With spacious, bright and well designed children’s rooms and an accessible, exciting outdoor space for all age groups, we offer our families a secure and stimulating environment where children come first.

The setting is based within Sanderstead recreation ground which is off from the Limpsfield road in Sanderstead. We have direct access to our own equipped nursery garden along with the park itself. We use the park for activities including woodland walks, play area, scooter track and basketball courts. Car parking is available (off Village way) for drop off and collection only. Bus stops, train stations, bike racks and shops are very close by.

**SWIFT** childcare apprenticeship is an **award winning apprenticeship** provider established over 10 years ago now. At SWIFT we know that becoming a **world class childcare practitioner **doesn’t just happen over night, like everything, you need to learn your craft and develop practical skills to become an effective childcare professional. That’s why our apprenticeship programs are developed to provide people with the opportunity to learn everything they need to now to build a successful career in childcare to **make a difference to future generations**.

**If you have a genuine interest in childcare and would like to make a difference to young people, even with little to no experience, we encourage you to apply There are only few requirements we require to check your eligibility.**

**Essential Requirements - GCSE Maths and English C or 4, or an equivalent (Functional Skills level 2)**

**The main responsibilities of this job role will include**:

- Working towards **Level 3 Childcare Apprenticeship**.
- Supporting the development of the childcare provision.
- Providing an excellent range of activities that ensures that the child learns **whilst having fun**.
- Being a team player.
- **Providing challenging and stimulating activities for all children**:

- Taking part in First Aid training as required
- Responsibility for equal opportunity in delivery, access and attitude in aspects of service delivery
- Working with teams across the nursery setting
- **Supporting children’s learning and development.**:

- Preparing and maintaining the environment and resources for the children.
- Preparation of food for breakfast, snack and afternoon tea.
- Supporting children’s self-help needs.
- **Being creative and enthusiastic**.
- Following Safeguarding rules and regulations to also meet the Standard of the Childcare Apprenticeship.

Level 3 NVQ - Advanced Diploma Early Years Educator - Your apprenticeship will last for 13 months. You will be supported by an assessor throughout your apprenticeship, as well as a mentor within the nursery. **You will be working full time in the nursery**. Your classroom days will be based online as a remote session which you will need to be fully available for, and your main childcare apprenticeship work will be done in a nursery local to you.

**Refer a friend** - receive **£100** for every successful friend who joins the childcare programme. To find out more, please call 020 3921 0493

**If successful in the apprenticeship process, you may be eligible for 30% off on your Oyster Card.**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent, Apprenticeship

**Salary**: From £8,236.80 per year

**Benefits**:

- Referral programme

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

School type:

- Day nursery

Ability to commute/relocate:

- London, CR2 9EA: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person