Nursery Practitioner in Essex

Nursery Practitioner Level 2 or Level 3

Full Time

Dagenham

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Salary: Starting from £27,000pa

Great Starts Recruitment are working on behalf of a well-established nursery group celebrating 20 years of delivering outstanding early years education. With 20 nursery settings across the UK, our client offers excellent long-term career progression, training and stability.

We are recruiting a qualified Level 2 or Level 3 Nursery Practitioner to join a welcoming and supportive team at their nursery site in Dagenham.

Nursery Practitioner Role Overview

This is a full-time Nursery Practitioner role working Monday to Friday on a shift basis. The nursery operates between 7:45am and 6:00pm and provides high-quality childcare and education in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a Key Person for a group of children
• Deliver engaging, child-centred learning experiences
• Support children s learning and development in line with EYFS
• Observe, assess and record children s progress
• Maintain a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment
• Promote children s wellbeing, safeguarding and welfare
• Build positive relationships with parents and carers
• Work effectively as part of a nursery team
• Follow nursery policies, procedures and confidentiality guidelines

Requirements

• Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years / Childcare qualification (essential)
• Previous experience working within a nursery or early years setting
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework
• Passionate about early childhood development
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Reliable, organised and professional
• Eligible to work in the UK
• Enhanced DBS (or willing to undergo a check)
• At least 2 satisfactory references

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• Unlimited refer-a-friend scheme
• Free tea and coffee
• Free confidential wellbeing support
• Company events, incentives and rewards
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities
• Long-term progression within a growing nursery group

Apply Now

If you are a Level 2 or Level 3 Nursery Practitioner looking for a full-time nursery job in Dagenham or East London, apply today or contact Great Starts Recruitment for further details.