Qualified Nursery Practitioner

We’re looking for a full time Qualified Nursery Practitioner to work 40 hours fully flexible at our Ardingly setting.

**The Company**

Kiddie Capers Childcare are a growing Nurseries & Preschool company operating multiple nurseries in the Mid-Sussex area. We are owned and operated by two local families. At Kiddie Capers we give our children a safe, happy, and creative environment where they are inspired and encouraged to develop new ideas and interests. We value their uniqueness and recognise their individual learning needs, so that they can grow in confidence and independence in preparation not only for school, but for life. Our stimulating learning conditions and challenging curriculum ensures each child achieves their full potential. We create a caring ethos, where we encourage respect for each other and for the environment, whilst adding to the life and well-being of our local community. Our strong partnerships with families and the wider local community, creates an open and welcoming surrounding that promotes equality and values diversity.

At Kiddie Capers we truly believe in living our values every day, our values are,
- Celebrating Diversity
- Respect & Empathy for the Individual
- Quality of Care
- A Passion for Integrity
- Teamwork

**Main Duties**:

- Provide high quality care and activities for and children which recognise both individual and group requirements in a secure, safe and stimulating environment
- Organise activities, both inside and outside the nursery, which encourages creative development, independence, self-expression, and learning through play
- Participate in the keyperson system and be responsible for a group of children. Monitor, assess, record and report on their development and progress
- Follow the Early Years Foundation Stage framework for guidance in your practice with the children
- Work in partnership with parents and carers
- Be aware of child protection issues by following the nursery’s Safeguarding Children policies and procedures and ensure close monitoring of children about whom there are concerns
- Participate in professional development and training
- Work in partnership with other early years professionals and outside agencies
- Prepare and serve food, milk, drink and snacks to children
- Assist children with personal care, including changing nappies, assisting with potty training and other associated welfare duties
- Carry out health and safety checks as required to ensure the unit is tidy, safe, clean and secure for children, staff, parents/carers and visitors
- Ensure your key children’s Learning Journeys are kept up to date with planning for their individual needs, the environment, observations, photographic and/or video evidence
- Be responsible for your unit, report when resources run low, including wipes, aprons, gloves, art equipment, snack items etc.
- Participate in free flow systems. This aids children’s development in self-assurance, independence, making choices and self-selecting.
- Undertake other duties appropriate to the grade and character of the work as may reasonably be required by the Nursery

**Requirements**:

- A minimum of level 2 qualification in Early Years Education or equivalent
- Experience of working in a childcare setting
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

**Key benefits**:

- Attendance bonus paid monthly
- Amazing discounts across retail, leisure and utilities
- Termly Employee Appreciation Incentives
- Wellbeing support, including an Employee Assistance Programme
- Your Birthday off after 1 years’ service
- Sick Pay
- Increased holiday allowance with length of service
- Discounted childcare across all our sites
- Free parking on site
- Development opportunities in a rapidly growing company

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

Pay: £12.50-£13.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- Childcare
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Sick pay

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

**Experience**:

- Nursery: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person