Tommie's Childcare
Nursery Practitioner (Early years Qualified L2 or above)
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Job Description
An Extraordinary Place to Work ⭐
Contract: Permanent
Full-time and Part-time hours available per week, 51 weeks a year
Working pattern: Varied Shifts available working between the hours of 7:30am and 6pm Monday-Friday.
Who Are We?
We are Tommies Childcare. Since 1998, we have provided exciting and memorable early years experiences for children aged 0 – 5 years. When you work at Tommies, you’ll be doing one of the most important jobs in the world: nurturing, protecting and helping children grow into well-balanced, happy and self-assured adults.
Practitioners and educators at Tommies understand the value of following the child’s lead and placing their own interests at the heart of everything they do.
You’ll be supporting children’s learning “in the moment”, which means you’ll need to think on your feet and create activities that meet the requirements of the EYFS based on what you know the children enjoy doing.
Job Summary
We are seeking dedicated and enthusiastic Nursery Practitioners to join our childcare team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for young children, supporting their early development and learning. This role offers an excellent opportunity to utilise your skills within a caring setting, ensuring each child's individual needs are met with professionalism and compassion.
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Duties
- Plan and deliver engaging activities tailored to the developmental stages of children in accordance with early childhood education standards.
- Supervise children during playtime, mealtimes, and rest periods, always ensuring their safety.
- Foster positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues through effective communication.
- Maintain accurate records of children's progress and daily routines.
- Organise and oversee daily routines, including arrival and departure procedures.
- Support colleagues in managing behavioural issues using appropriate strategies.
- Contribute to the organisation of nursery events and activities that promote socialisation and learning.
- Assist with administrative tasks related to childcare documentation as required.
- Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations within the nursery environment.
Experience
- Proven experience working with children within a nursery or early childhood education setting.
- Strong understanding of child development principles and childcare best practices.
- Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written.
- Experience with organising activities that promote learning through play.
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An Extraordinary Place to Work, with Extraordinary Benefits
As well as a competitive salary, you’ll receive an exceptional benefits package. All Tommies team members receive a minimum of:
- 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing up to 25 days through length of service)
- Earn up to 4 days of additional annual leave per year through good attendance
- 30% childcare discount (increasing to 40% for Deputy Managers, and 50% for Nursery Managers)
- 10% friends & family childcare discount
- 8 hours per year to attend appointments or events that support your wellbeing
- 6 weeks full maternity pay (increasing to 6 weeks full maternity pay + 6 weeks half maternity pay for Deputy Managers and Nursery Managers)
- Special rewards for Good and Outstanding Ofsted gradings
- £250.00 employee referral scheme
- An annual awards ceremony
- Plenty of training and development opportunities
- Bereavement leave
- Company pension
Tommies is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children in our care. In line with safer recruitment requirements, any successful candidate will be required to undergo Safer recruitment checks, to include Enhanced DBS check and Suitable reference checks.
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