Monkey Puzzle Day Nurseries
Qualified Nursery Practitioner
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Qualified Nursery Practitioner
Department: Nursery Practitioner
Location: Monkey Puzzle Loughton
Employment Type: Full Time
Compensation: £29,120 / year
About the Role
Monkey Puzzle Loughton are recruiting a Qualified Nursery Practitioner (Level 3 or above): a key role to support their team in providing exceptional early years education and care.
Salary: Starting from £29,120 per annum (dependent on qualification(s) and experience).
"We aren't just another place to work, we care deeply about the individuals who make up our incredible workforce. Join a supportive team and help build meaningful careers in childcare. Recognised as a Great Place to Work Best Workplaces (including Best Workplaces for Women 2024) and Best Workplaces for Wellbeing 2022 & 2023!"
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure the nursery performs at a high standard while adhering to all legislation and EYFS frameworks.
- Design inspirational, creative, and effective learning environments tailored to children’s individual needs.
- Maintain safety and welfare protocols, including confident knowledge of safeguarding procedures.
- Implement the EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage) with expertise in child development.
- Report concerns promptly to senior team members or relevant authorities.
- Collaborate with parents and partners to support children’s holistic growth.
- Maintain a positive, engaging atmosphere for children, parents, and colleagues.
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Requirements
Essential Skills & Qualifications
- GCSEs in English, Maths (or equivalents): Grades 5-9 (A-C)
- Valid Level 3 Early Years qualification or equivalent
- Strong understanding of child safeguarding, legislation, and EYFS frameworks
- Excellent behaviour management skills
- Ability to conduct child observations and assessments with confidence
Great to Haves
- Level 2 Early Years qualification (fullery relevant)
- Food Hygiene Level 2 certificate
- Practical knowledge of FGM (Female Genital Mutilation) awareness
- Safeguarding training (ongoing)
- Paediatric First Aid certificate
What We Look for in You
You’ll thrive if you: ✔ Provide high-quality, individualised care and education ✔ Follow company policies and foster strong working relationships with teams, parents, and children ✔ Demonstrate proactive safeguarding awareness (knows when to escalate concerns) ✔ Bring creative ideas and maintain a positive attitude ✔ Possess strong communication skills (verbal + written) and excellent organisational skills ✔ Show adaptability and can work well under pressure ✔ Welcome growth opportunities with a willingness to learn
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Benefits of Working at Monkey Puzzle
- Length of Service Recognition: Rewarded with vouchers for continued dedication.
- Competitive Salaries: Regular reviews to reflect market rates and job growth.
- Enhanced Maternity Pay: After 2 years’ service.
- Medicash: Access to NHS-level dental/vision cover, consultations, therapies, and wellbeing support.
- YuLife: Life insurance coverage + access to a wellbeing app.
- Refer a Friend: Rewards for bringing new talent to the team.
- Flexible Working: Choose to reduce hours where feasible.
- Social Events: Team outings and a Christmas celebration each year!
Safeguarding Statement
Monkey Puzzle Nurseries prioritise child safety. We require all staff working directly with children to comply with:
- DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) checks – shielding posts from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 where necessary (certain protected convictions need disclosure only).
During recruitment, you will be asked to: Inform us of any unspent convictions for full transparency. A successful candidate’s self-disclosure will be verified via the DBS prior to starting the role.
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