Nursery Practitioner in Rayleigh

Our Toad Hall Day Nursery in Rayleigh, part of Grandir UK, is currently looking for an Early Years Educator with Level 2 or 3 or above in Early Years to join our team. You’ll be working hard to care for, support, share a story with, and meet the needs of our children.

Join us and enjoy a host of attractive benefits including:

• Recommend friends and family to work for us and be rewarded with a cash bonus
• Total 31 days annual leave (inc bank holidays for full‑time staff) – includes an extra 3 days annual leave over the Christmas period
• ‘Wellbeing Day’ – an extra day off just for you
• Access to an employee benefits portal, which includes discounts at 100’s of online high‑street stores, turning points into cash
• 24/7 remote GP appointments
• Claim cash back on medical procedures such as dental care and physiotherapy
• \’May I say thank you\’ for the month of May to appreciate the hard work and dedication of staff teams
• Working for a business that has received \’Great Place To Work\’ certification, putting people at the core of what we do

What will you be doing:

• Promote high standards of quality within the nursery in respect of the environment, resources and experiences offered to children
• Assume key carer responsibilities for designated children
• Ensure that all children attending the nursery receive rich and stimulating experiences appropriate to their age and stage of development
• Prepare and support children’s activities
• In the absence of the Team/Room Leader maintain effective day‑to‑day management of the environment
• Contribute to ensuring that practice and provision in the nursery meets the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage
• Support and mentor students and un‑qualified staff to ensure delivery of high‑quality childcare practice

Qualifications and Requirements

• Level 2 or 3 or above in Early Years required.
• Enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.
• Recognised safeguarding and welfare training is desirable.

We are an equal opportunity employer and select staff on merit, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage & civil partnership, race, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief.

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