Qualified Nursery Practitioner - Level 2 in Lightwater

Monkey Puzzle Lightwater is looking for a qualified (Level 2) Nursery Practitioner to join their team. The role involves working Monday to Thursday, 36 hours per week including a 1 hour unpaid lunch break. Salary starts at £22,880 per annum, dependent on qualifications and experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the nursery to grow and perform at a high standard, whilst ensuring that all legislation and EYFS frameworks are adhered to.
• Create inspirational, creative, and effective learning environments in line with the needs of the children and the nursery.
• Ensure the safety and welfare of children through a confident knowledge of safeguarding processes and procedures.
• Implement the EYFS with a good understanding of child development.
• Report any issues of concern to a senior team member or relevant services.
• Work in partnership with parents and our partners to ensure our children thrive.
• Show a positive attitude with children, parents, colleagues and visitors to maintain our happy nursery.

What We’re Looking For

• You will be able to help provide high standards of care and education to meet the individual needs of the children.
• You are able to provide play based learning opportunities for all children.
• You will be able to adhere to all company policies and procedures and maintain positive working relationships with the team, parents and carers.
• You will know when to report issues of concern to a senior team member.
• You have a positive attitude and creative ideas to inspire learning.
• You have good verbal and written communication skills with adults and children.
• You will have great planning and organisation skills.
• You will have a willingness to learn.
• Ensure high levels of interaction with children in order to help extend their learning.
• Support children at mealtimes ensuring these provide a positive social experience for the children.
• Provide support for children who are transitioning to new settings.
• Help children with feeding, changing clothes, nappies, toileting etc.

Essentials

• GCSE grades 5-9/A-C
• Full and relevant Level 2 in Early Years
• Ability to ensure the safety and welfare of children through a confident knowledge of safeguarding processes and procedures
• Appropriate behaviour management
• Ability to participate in child observations and assessments with a good understanding of child development

Great to have

• Food Hygiene Level 2
• FGM Safeguarding
• Paediatric First Aid

Benefits

• Length of Service Recognition: vouchers for long service.
• Competitive Salaries: reviewed throughout the year.
• Enhanced Maternity Pay: after 2 years’ service.
• Medicash: cover for dental treatments, optical, doctor consultations, therapies, prescriptions and mental health support.
• YuLife: Group Life Assurance policy and access to the YuLife app.
• Refer a Friend: rewards for bringing connections.
• Flexible Working: choice and flexibility to reduce hours.
• Social Events: team catch‑ups and Christmas parties.

Safeguarding Statement

Monkey Puzzle Day Nurseries are committed to keeping children safe; therefore, an appropriate level of criminal record Disclosure and Barred check is required. All posts involving direct contact with children and vulnerable adults are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected' and not subject to disclosure. All candidates will be asked to provide details of all unspent convictions and may be asked for further information about their criminal history during the recruitment process. If successful, this self‑disclosure will be checked against the Disclosure & Barring Service before employment commences.