NURSERY PRACTITIONER – LEVEL 3 (MATERNITY COVER)
Location: Tops Salisbury, Salisbury, Wiltshire
Pay rate: up to £12.83 per hour
Contracted Hours: 30 hours per week/ Part Time
About the Role
Our Nursery Practitioners look after the educational and social development of babies and young children up to the age of five. Their primary duties include providing children with a safe environment to learn, helping them to develop basic social and behavioural skills, and engaging them in age-appropriate play activities. In joining us, you’ll also become part of our extended family, working alongside team members passionate about providing care, warmth, and kindness to all those who work in our Nurseries.
About the Nursery
Tops Salisbury Nursery is a 104 place Day Nursery& Pre-School situated in Odstock Road, Salisbury. The nursery runs several extra-curricular activities including Tops Forest School, cooking school, Boogie Mites, yoga, meditation and much more!
What does the role involve?
* Providing day-to-day care, including feeding, changing diapers, and helping children with toilet training. Ensuring a safe, clean, and stimulating environment.
* Developing and leading fun, age-appropriate activities that promote learning and development, focusing on key areas like social, emotional, physical, and cognitive skills.
* Observing children’s development and identifying any areas of concern, helping children develop their motor skills, language, and social interactions through play and structured learning.
* Ensuring that children are safe and emotionally supported, creating an atmosphere that encourages children to explore and learn independently.
* Keeping records of each child’s progress, documenting milestones, behaviors, and developmental needs as part of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework in the UK.
* Maintaining regular communication with parents or guardians about their child’s progress, needs, and any concerns that arise.
What are we looking for?
* A minimum of a Level 3 Early Years Qualification is required.
* A strong understanding of safeguarding procedures.
Why You’ll Love Working with Us
At Tops Day Nurseries, we believe in rewarding our team for their hard work and dedication. Here are some of the fantastic benefits you’ll enjoy as part of our family:
* £700 Welcome Bonus: We’re excited to have you join us and want to start things off with a warm welcome!
* Annual Bonus Scheme: As an Employee-Owned Company, you’ll share in our success with potential bonuses from profit shares each May.
* Relocation Package: Receive up to £3000 to help make your move as smooth as possible.
* Childcare Discount: Enjoy up to 60% off childcare within Tops Day Nurseries.
* Flexible Working Options: Maximise Your Time Off with Compressed Hours, gaining up to 48 extra days off per year.
* Holiday Allowance: Take advantage of 29 days of holiday to relax and recharge.
* Employee Recognition: Access to the Blue Light Card, offering discounts at thousands of retailers.
* Health and Wellbeing Support: Coverage for NHS Prescription Charges, Optical Care, and Dental Treatment.
* Career Development: Opportunities for career advancement.
Why Tops Day Nurseries?
We are a leading early education and childcare provider in South England, established in 1990. We promote environmental sustainability and social responsibility, fostering a positive, purpose-driven work environment.
As an Employee-Owned Company, our colleagues are co-owners, benefiting from the company’s growth through annual profit-sharing bonuses. We're also proud to rank 9th in the 2024 Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers in the UK.
Exciting? We think so! Your journey starts here, so take the first step to become part of Tops Team by clicking apply!
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status. All candidates will be required to have an enhanced DBS which is on the update service. All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks. This role involves regulated activity with children. You should not apply if you are on the Children’s Barred List.
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