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Early Years Supervisor & Nursery Practitioners
Location: Surrey
Job Type:
- Full-Time
- Part-Time
- Bank Opportunities
Salary Prospective:
- Nursery Practitioner (Qualified): Up to £27,934 per annum
- Early Years Supervisor: Up to £27,934 per annum plus £1,000 market supplement
- Bank Staff (Hourly Rate): Up to £14.75 per hour
About the Role
Our client is seeking enthusiastic and caring Early Years Supervisors and Nursery Practitioners to join a well-established nursery setting with capacity for 90 children. These roles are ideal for individuals who are passionate about:
- Supporting children’s early development
- Providing high-quality care
- Delivering engaging learning experiences
- Building positive relationships with families
Opportunities are available on a full-time, part-time, and bank basis.
A welcome bonus is available for successful candidates:
- £500 for Level 3 qualified practitioners
- £250 for Level 2 qualified practitioners (Terms and conditions apply.)
Main Responsibilities
Core Duties for All Positions
- Support children in play-based learning and development activities.
- Deliver high-quality care throughout daily routines, including:
- Meal times
- Rest periods
- Personal care activities
- Create stimulating and engaging learning environments to encourage exploration.
- Observe, assess, and record children’s progress and development.
- Plan activities that support individual learning and developmental needs.
- Build positive and professional relationships with:
- Parents and carers
- Colleagues
- Promote children’s wellbeing, safety, and safeguarding at all times.
- Support inclusive and nurturing environments where every child can thrive.
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Additional Responsibilities for Early Years Supervisors
- Provide leadership and support to nursery team members where required.
Requirements
- A genuine passion for childcare and early years education.
- Ability to communicate confidently with:
- Children
- Adults
- Strong teamwork and relationship-building skills.
- A relevant Early Years or Childcare qualification (desirable).
- Understanding of:
- Child development
- Safeguarding principles (advantageous but not mandatory).
- A positive, caring, and professional approach.
- Commitment to delivering high-quality childcare and learning experiences.
Benefits
- Welcome bonus for eligible Level 2 & Level 3 qualified practitioners.
- Free on-site parking.
- Excellent public transport links.
- Free hot lunchtime meals.
- Opportunity to complete Leadership and Management qualifications.
- Employee discounts at on-site retail outlets.
- Discounted on-site fitness and wellbeing facilities.
- Discounted childcare facilities.
- Free online qualifications and professional development opportunities.
- Supportive and inclusive working environment.
- Career progression opportunities within the early years sector.
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Application Process
Applications are welcomed from candidates who are passionate about:
- Making a positive impact on children’s learning, development, and wellbeing.
Successful candidates must complete all relevant safeguarding and pre-employment checks, including:
- Enhanced DBS check.
- References from previous employers.
- Online screening and safeguarding checks (where applicable).
Our client is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
Interviews: Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, with interviews arranged as suitable candidates apply.
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