Nursery Practitioner – Level 2

4 weeks ago


Exeter, United Kingdom Tops Day Nurseries Full time

Job description:

NURSERY PRACTITIONER – LEVEL 2

Location: Tops Exeter, Exeter, Devon

Pay rate: Up to £11.80 per hour

Contracted Hours: 40 hours per week/ Full Time

About the Role

Our Nursery Practitioner supports the educational and social development of children up to age five. Key duties include ensuring a safe learning environment, helping children develop social and behavioral skills, and engaging them in age-appropriate play. By joining us, you'll work with a passionate team dedicated to providing care, warmth, and kindness.

About the Nursery

Owlets is a purpose built nursery that is Ofsted registered for up to 104 children , from 3 months to five years. The Nursery is open Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm for 50 weeks of the year (closed for 2 weeks over the Christmas period).

What does the role involve?

Providing day-to-day care, including feeding, changing diapers, and helping children with toilet training. They also ensure a safe, clean, and stimulating environment. Developing and leading fun, age-appropriate activities that promote learning and development, focusing on key areas like social, emotional, physical, and cognitive skills. Observing children’s development and identifying any areas of concern. They help children develop their motor skills, language, and social interactions through play and structured learning. Ensuring that children are safe and emotionally supported. They create an atmosphere that encourages children to explore and learn independently. Keeping records of each child’s progress, including documenting milestones, behaviors, and developmental needs. This is often part of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework in the UK. Maintaining regular communication with parents or guardians about their child’s progress, needs, and any concerns that arise.

What are we looking for?

A minimum of a Level 2 Early Years Qualification is required. Have a strong understanding of safeguarding procedures

Why You’ll Love Working with Us

At Tops Day Nurseries, we believe in rewarding our team for their hard work and dedication. Here are some of the fantastic benefits you’ll enjoy as part of our family:

Annual Bonus Scheme : As an Employee-Owned Company, you’ll share in our success. Each May, you’ll have the opportunity to receive a bonus from our profit shares.

Childcare Discount : Enjoy up to 60% off childcare within Tops Day Nurseries, making it easier for you to balance work and family life.

Flexible Working Options : Maximise Your Time Off with Compressed Hours. By working compressed hours, you can enjoy even more time off either work a four-day week every week and gain up to 48 extra days off per year. or, alternatively, work nine days over two weeks, and you’ll receive up to 24 additional days off annually. That’s on top of your standard holiday allowance

Holiday Allowance : Take advantage of 29 days of holiday to relax and recharge.

Exclusive Deals and Discounts : Access our reward and recognition platform, Each Person, for up to 40% off cinema tickets, Diesel Savings Card, and cashback on your favourite supermarkets and high street retailers.

Health and Wellbeing Support : We’ve got you covered with NHS Prescription Charges, Optical Care, and Dental Treatment.

Career Development : We’re committed to your growth and offer fantastic opportunities for career advancement.

Why Tops Day Nurseries?

We are a leading early education and childcare provider in South England, established in 1990. We promote environmental sustainability and social responsibility by educating today’s children to influence future generations. We value respect, open communication, and teamwork, fostering a positive, purpose-driven work environment.

As an Employee-Owned Company, our colleagues are co-owners, benefiting from the company’s growth through annual profit-sharing bonuses. We're also proud to rank 9th in the 2024 Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers in the UK, offering career development from Level 2 Childcare Apprenticeships to Nursery Manager or Early Years Teacher.

Exciting? We think so Your journey starts here, so take the first step to become part of Tops Team by clicking apply

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status. All candidates will be required to have an enhanced DBS which is on the update service. All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks. This role involves regulated activity with children. You should not apply if you are on the Childrens’ Barred List.

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