Essential
Senior Nursery Practitioner
Shooting Stars Nursery – Kings Norton, Birmingham (B30 3QJ)
£14.60 per hour
Full Time | 40 Hours Per Week
Monday-Friday | All Year Round|Bank Holidays Off
50% Childcare Discount
Ready to Progress Your Early Years Career?
Are you an experienced Level 3 Early Years Practitioner looking for your next challenge?
Would you like the opportunity to develop your leadership skills, support and inspire colleagues, and take a step towards a future Room Leader position?
What You'll Be Doing
As a Senior Nursery Practitioner, you will:
- Support the Room Leader in delivering exceptional care and education.
- Act as a Key Person, building strong relationships with children and families.
- Plan and implement engaging learning experiences in line with the EYFS.
- Observe, assess and support children's learning and development.
- Help maintain a safe, nurturing and stimulating learning environment.
- Support, guide and mentor colleagues, apprentices and students.
- Promote inclusive practice and support children with additional needs.
- Build positive partnerships with parents, carers and professionals.
- Champion safeguarding, health and safety, and high-quality practice.
What We're Looking For
Essential
- Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification.
- Experience working within an Early Years setting.
- Strong knowledge of the EYFS and child development.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- A positive, professional and enthusiastic approach.
- A genuine passion for supporting children's learning and development.
Desirable
- Experience supporting or mentoring colleagues.
- Experience working with SEND.
- Experience of Ofsted inspections.
- Paediatric First Aid, Food Hygiene or Safeguarding qualifications.
Why Join Shooting Stars?
We know our people are our greatest asset, which is why we offer:
- £14.60 per hour
- Annual pay and benefits review
- 50% childcare discount
- Increasing annual leave entitlement with service
- Fully funded training and qualifications
- Clear career progression opportunities
- Opportunities to progress into Room Leader and wider leadership roles
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Mental Health First Aiders
- Free uniform
- Enhanced DBS paid for by us
- Staff recognition awards
- Team celebrations and social events
- Supportive management team and positive workplace culture
Safeguarding Commitment
Shooting Stars Nurseries is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all colleagues to share this commitment. Employment is subject to enhanced DBS clearance, satisfactory references and all relevant pre-employment checks.
Vacancy Reference: KN SNN 10.08.26
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Shooting Stars Nurseries is an exceptional employer, offering a nurturing and supportive work environment at our beautifully refurbished Tettenhall Nursery & Preschool. With a strong focus on employee growth through funded training, career progression opportunities, and a commitment to wellbeing, we ensure that our team feels valued and inspired to make a meaningful impact in children's lives. Join us to be part of a passionate community dedicated to delivering outstanding care and education while enjoying excellent benefits and recognition for your hard work.
