Nursery Practitioner

Job DescriptionJob Description: Level 2 Nursery PractitionerSalary: £26,416.00  per annum Hours: 40 hours per weekEllingham House Day Nursery is set in a stunning Georgian country house on the outskirts of the New Forest National Park, conveniently located on Ellingham Drive with excellent commuter links via Salisbury Road. We also provide a car park for staff parking.This Tranquil setting is surrounded by 2.5 acres of picturesque lawns and woodland, allowing children to explore, run, and develop their climbing and balancing skills in the beloved ‘bear cave.’ The nursery is also home to two adorable Valais Blacknose sheep, Baarbara and Soozie, giving children the opportunity to learn about animal care and safety firsthand.We provide a welcoming and nurturing atmosphere with rooms thoughtfully designed and recently refurbished for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. Our nursery offers a ‘home-from-home’ feel, where children feel comfortable and supported as they grow and explore.                                  Why Join us:At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:\tAnnual Leave: Starting at 24 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays.\tChildcare Discounts: 75% off nursery fees for team members.\tHealth and Wellbeing: Access to a confidential employee assistance helpline.\tDevelopment: Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your career growth and progression.\tCompany Pension: Secure your future with our competitive pension scheme\tReferral Program: Earn bonuses for bringing great new colleagues into our family\tOnsite Parking: Access to free onsite Parking\tCompany Events: Enjoy team-building activities, social gatherings, and special celebrations: \tCareer Progression OpportunitiesEarly Years Practitioner duties and responsibilities*:\tEnsure that each child’s individual needs are met and a high standard of professional care and education is delivered in a caring, safe and secure environment in which all children can play, learn and develop\tObserve, assess and plan an interesting, stimulating and challenging range of early years activities which supports each child’s individual learning and development needs and abilities\tEngage as a professional member of the team, exhibiting a flexible attitude and willingness to develop new skills\tEnsure that company policies and procedures are read, applied, reviewed regularly and adhered to by all\tFollow risk assessments diligently and report all health and safety matters to management\tEnhance the all-around daily needs of children, including their physical, intellectual, social and emotional developmentEarly Years Practitioner requirements and skills:\tFull and relevant Level 2/3 childcare qualification - essential\tFluent in written and spoken English - essential\tOver 1 year’s experience of working in Early Years - desirable\tKnowledge of the Statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements - desirableWe are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty.Ellingham House is part of the Family First Group where we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Group.