Early Years Practitioner

Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a qualified level 3 early years practitioner to join our lovely nursery. We are looking for a caring and enthusiastic practitioner who has experience of being a Key Person and working knowledge of the EYFS. The successful candidate must have a passion and enthusiasm for working with children and a desire for career progression, ability to work calmly, patiently and communicate effectively as a member of a professional staff team with children, parents and staff alike. To be able to work effectively with a diverse range of children with different individual needs, requiring good organisational skills and timekeeping.

Information about the School

Nurture the unique potential in every child and help inspire a lifelong love of learning with an exciting, rewarding career at Toad Hall Day Nursery which is a part of Grandir UK.

At Toad Hall, we are committed to delivering high-quality childcare in a safe, motivating environment which allows children to develop at their own pace. Our family of dedicated practitioners focuses on learning through purposeful play, incorporating a variety of stimulating and interesting resources to encourage children to experiment and explore together with friends. Our day nursery is a purpose-built, located within the scenic grounds of Wyburn Primary School in Rayleigh, Essex.

Our Mission: Proud to provide exceptional education and care with every child and family at the centre of all we do.

Our Vision: Inspiring lifelong learning by recognising and realising the unique potential of every child.

Our Values: Children are at the centre of all we do. Parent partnerships are of primary importance to us, and we give parents and carers every opportunity to be involved in nursery life to fully understand how their child progresses and develops within our nurseries.

Benefits

Incentives • Employee benefits portal – which includes discounts at 100’s of online high street stores. • Staff referral scheme – recommend your friends and family to work for us and be rewarded with a cash bonus. • Heavily discounted childcare.

Wellbeing • ‘Wellbeing Day’ – an extra day off just for you! • 24/7 remote GP appointments with prescriptions delivered to your home. • Healthcare cash back plan – claim cash back on medical procedures such as dental care and physiotherapy. • Cycle to work scheme.

Recognition • ‘May I Say Thank You’ – A whole month dedicated to recognising employees hard work and dedication, including an all-expenses paid awards ceremony. • Reward and recognition points – turn your points into cash through our benefits portal. • Additional paid holiday for Christmas closure to spend with your family and friends.

We value our passionate people who work hard to provide exceptional childcare and education every day. To show our appreciation, we offer plenty of opportunity for progression and development to help you strengthen your career.