Nursery Practitioners

We are seeking a full-time Nursery Practitioner to join our team at Tenderlinks Elstead. In this role, you will be responsible for providing high-quality care to children, designing and leading age-appropriate activities, and maintaining a safe and stimulating environment. A significant part of this role is building positive relationships with children and their families while collaborating with colleagues to deliver exceptional childcare services.

• Provide attentive care for children, ensuring their safety and well-being at all times.
• Plan and implement engaging, age-appropriate activities to foster learning and development.
• Create a clean, safe, and stimulating environment in compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Develop positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.
• Monitor children's development and communicate their progress with parents or guardians.
• Collaborate with team members to maintain a harmonious and supportive workplace.
• Follow all safeguarding and first-aid procedures to ensure child safety.
• Maintain accurate records of children's daily activities and report any concerns to the nursery manager.

• Minimum Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education or equivalent.
• Previous experience in childcare or working with young children.
• A solid understanding of child development and age-appropriate activities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with children and parents.
• Patience, empathy, and a genuine passion for working with young children.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations relevant to a nursery setting.
• Team player with excellent collaboration skills.
• First aid and safeguarding training certification.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and ongoing training.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Opportunities for career advancement within Tenderlinks Nurseries.
• Refer Bonus Scheme.
• Pension Scheme: Tenderlinks will match your pension contribution up to 7.5% of your base salary each month.
• Personal Wellbeing Fund: You can claim up to £50 every calendar year to take part in any activity that personally develops your skill set or improves your wellbeing.
• Annual Leave: You are entitled to 22 days annual leave per full year, plus the standard 8 bank holidays (pro-rated for part-time).
• Coffee, Breakfast and Snacks: We offer all employees free breakfast, coffee, and afternoon snacks onsite Monday to Friday.
• ARAG: All employees will have access to confidential counselling 365 days a year.
• Training: All training related to your job role will be covered by us.
• Discount Portal: Access to over 600 discounts and offers available including top brands such as Apple, John Lewis and Ticket Master.
• Paid flu jabs: Once a year private paid flu jab.
• Birthday Paid day off.
• Good Deed Day off: You are entitled to 1 day of paid leave each calendar year to volunteer or do a good deed for a registered charity or any non-profit organisation.
• Attendance Bonus: £150 paid if no sickness or unauthorised absence recorded for the term.
• Eye Tests: Once a year private paid eye test.
• DBS: We will cover the cost of registering your initial DBS.
• First Aid: The company will register you and assist you in completing your paediatric first aid training.

If you're passionate about making a positive impact on children's lives and meet the qualifications, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to join our Tenderlinks Wandsworth team and contribute to a nurturing environment where children can thrive.