Nursery Practitioner – Bromley, South East London | Up to £32,000

NURSERY PRACTITIONER – BROMLEY, SOUTH EAST LONDON
Location: Bromley, London Borough of Bromley, South East London

Salary: Up to £32,000 per annum

Position: Nursery Practitioner / Early Years Practitioner / Childcare Practitioner

Qualification: Relevant Early Years qualification, preferably full and relevant Level 3 or above

Working Hours: To be confirmed

Contract Type: To be confirmed

Recruitment Agency: Early Years Academy

NURSERY PRACTITIONER JOB IN BROMLEY – SALARY UP TO £32,000
Are you a passionate, caring and enthusiastic Nursery Practitioner looking for an exciting new childcare opportunity in Bromley, South East London?

Early Years Academy is recruiting a dedicated and motivated Nursery Practitioner for an Early Years opportunity in Bromley, offering an attractive annual salary of up to £32,000, depending on qualifications and experience.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified childcare professional who enjoys working with babies, toddlers and preschool children, creating engaging learning experiences and making a positive difference during children's earliest years.

We are looking for someone who is committed to delivering high-quality childcare and early education, understands the importance of safeguarding and enjoys working collaboratively as part of a nursery team.

As a Nursery Practitioner, you will play an important role in supporting children's learning and development in accordance with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), building positive relationships with families and creating a safe, welcoming and nurturing environment.

Whether you’re an experienced Nursery Practitioner looking for a fresh challenge or a qualified Early Years Educator seeking a rewarding new opportunity, we would love to hear from you.

ABOUT THE NURSERY PRACTITIONER ROLE

As a Nursery Practitioner, you will help provide a stimulating, nurturing and inclusive environment where children can learn, explore and develop through play.

You will support children's individual learning journeys, encourage independence and confidence, and help create positive experiences that build strong foundations for future learning.

Working alongside other Early Years professionals, you will contribute to the daily operation of the nursery, support the delivery of the EYFS curriculum and help maintain high standards of childcare.

You will also build positive relationships with parents and carers, ensuring that families feel informed, supported and involved in their children's development.

The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, approachable and passionate about making a meaningful difference in children's lives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES – NURSERY PRACTITIONER

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing high-quality care and early education for babies, toddlers and preschool children.
• Supporting children's learning and development in accordance with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) statutory framework.
• Planning and delivering creative, engaging and age-appropriate learning experiences.
• Encouraging children's independence, confidence, curiosity and communication skills.
• Observing, assessing and recording children's developmental progress.
• Supporting children's individual interests, abilities and learning needs.
• Acting as a key person for an allocated group of children, where required.
• Building secure, positive and nurturing relationships with children.
• Creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports every child's development.
• Supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
• Maintaining a safe, clean, welcoming and stimulating nursery environment.
• Promoting children's emotional wellbeing and positive behaviour.
• Supporting children's personal care routines, including mealtimes, toileting, hygiene and rest periods.
• Encouraging outdoor learning, sensory exploration and learning through play.
• Building positive relationships with parents and carers and communicating children's progress.
• Working collaboratively with nursery colleagues to maintain high standards of childcare.
• Following safeguarding, child protection, health and safety and nursery policies.
• Maintaining accurate records and completing observations and assessments as required.
• Participating in staff meetings, training and professional development activities.
• Supporting the nursery's commitment to providing high-quality Early Years education.

SUPPORTING CHILDREN’S LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT

As a Nursery Practitioner, you will help children develop essential skills through positive relationships, responsive care and engaging learning experiences.

You will support children's development across the seven areas of learning within the EYFS, including:

• Communication and language.
• Personal, social and emotional development.
• Physical development.
• Literacy.
• Mathematics.
• Understanding the world.
• Expressive arts and design.

You will encourage children to learn through play, exploration and meaningful interactions, adapting activities to their individual interests and developmental stages.

Your role will also involve supporting children as they develop confidence, independence and positive relationships with others.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

The successful candidate should have:

• A recognised Childcare or Early Years qualification appropriate to the position.
• Previous experience working with young children in a nursery, preschool or Early Years setting.
• A good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and child protection responsibilities.
• The ability to provide safe, nurturing and developmentally appropriate childcare.
• Confidence planning and delivering engaging learning experiences.
• Experience supporting children's observations, assessments and developmental progress.
• Strong communication, organisation and teamwork skills.
• A caring, enthusiastic and professional approach.
• A genuine passion for supporting children's learning, development and wellbeing.
• A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusive Early Years practice.
• The ability to follow nursery policies, procedures and safeguarding requirements.
• Confidence communicating with parents and carers.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a nursery team.
• A full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification would be advantageous, subject to the employer's final requirements.

Experience working with babies, toddlers or preschool children, supporting children with SEND or undertaking key-person responsibilities would also be beneficial.

SAFEGUARDING AND CHILD PROTECTION RESPONSIBILITIES

Safeguarding is a fundamental part of working within Early Years education.

As a Nursery Practitioner, you will be expected to promote children's safety and wellbeing and follow the nursery's safeguarding procedures.

Responsibilities will include:

• Maintaining appropriate supervision of children.
• Recognising and reporting safeguarding concerns.
• Following child protection policies and procedures.
• Maintaining accurate and confidential records.
• Supporting safe and appropriate care routines.
• Promoting positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing.
• Ensuring learning environments are safe and age-appropriate.
• Following health and safety procedures.
• Maintaining professional boundaries with children and families.
• Supporting an inclusive environment where every child feels valued and protected.

The successful candidate must demonstrate a strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

PERSONAL QUALITIES

We are looking for a Nursery Practitioner who is:

• Warm, friendly and approachable.
• Passionate about working with young children.
• Caring, patient and understanding.
• Creative and enthusiastic when planning activities.
• Reliable, organised and committed.
• Confident communicating with children, parents and colleagues.
• Able to work independently and as part of a nursery team.
• Responsive to children's individual needs and interests.
• Dedicated to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.
• Committed to providing an inclusive and nurturing learning environment.
• Motivated to develop their Early Years knowledge and skills.
• Professional, positive and enthusiastic about childcare.
• Adaptable and confident working in a busy nursery environment.
• Committed to supporting children's learning and development.

SALARY AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Annual Salary: Up to £32,000

This Nursery Practitioner position offers the opportunity to:

• Earn an annual salary of up to £32,000, depending on qualifications and experience.
• Work as part of an Early Years team.
• Support children's learning and development during their earliest years.
• Develop professional skills in curriculum planning, observations and assessments.
• Gain experience supporting children with a range of individual needs.
• Strengthen knowledge of the EYFS and high-quality childcare practice.
• Build positive relationships with children and families.
• Develop experience that may support future progression into Room Leader, Senior Practitioner or nursery leadership roles.

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