Nursery Practitioner - Haywards Heath, United Kingdom - Kiddie Capers Childcare
Description
Requirements:
We are looking for a Nursery Practitioner (level 2 or Level 3) to join our friendly team at Merlin House, Haywards Heath, working full-time 40 hours per week.
At Kiddie Capers, we pride ourselves on our engaging and educational outings. We believe that hands-on experiences outside the nursery walls enhance children's learning and development.
Through regular outings to local parks, libraries, and other educational venues, we expose children to new environments, fostering their curiosity and broadening their knowledge.
At Kiddie Capers, we understand the importance of active play, which is why we have a dedicated soft play room.
This space offers a safe and fun environment for children to engage in physical activity, fostering their motor skills, coordination, and imagination.
Our nursery boasts a large garden where children can explore, discover nature, and enjoy outdoor play. The expansive outdoor space provides ample room for physical activities, gardening projects, and nature-based learning experiences.Key benefits:
- 28 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
- Increased holiday allowance after 12 months service
- Discounted childcare across all of our sites and clubs of 50%
- Attendance bonus paid monthly
- Paid Birthday day off after 1 years service
- Free onsite parking
- Sick Pay
- Wellbeing support, including an Employee Assistance Programme that offers phone, online and face to face support
The Company
Kiddie Capers Childcare are a growing, Mid-Sussex group, with multiple Nurseries & Preschools. We are owned and operated by two local families.
At Kiddie Capers we give our children a safe, happy, and creative environment where they are inspired and encouraged to develop new ideas and interests.
We value their uniqueness and recognise their individual learning needs, so that they can grow in confidence and independence in preparation not only for school, but for life.
Our stimulating learning conditions and challenging curriculum ensures each child achieves their full potential.We create a caring ethos, where we encourage respect for each other and for the environment, whilst adding to the life and well-being of our local community.
Our strong partnerships with families and the wider local community, creates an open and welcoming surrounding that promotes equality and values diversity.
At Kiddie Capers we truly believe in living our values every day, our values are,- Celebrating Diversity
- Respect & Empathy for the Individual
- Quality of Care
- A Passion for Integrity
- Teamwork
Main Duties:
- Provide high quality care and activities for and children which recognise both individual and group requirements in a secure, safe, and stimulating environment.
- Organise activities, both inside and outside the nursery, which encourages creativity, development, coordination, independence, selfexpression, and learning through play.
- Participate in the keyperson system and be responsible for a group of children. Monitor, assess, record and report on their development and progress.
- Follow the Early Years Foundation Stage framework for guidance in your practice with the children.
- Work in partnership with parents and carers, recognising that parents are their children's first educators, and encourage parental involvement in the nursery.
- Prepare and serve food, milk, drink, and snacks to children, encouraging good nutrition and sociable eating.
- Assist children with personal care, including changing nappies, assisting with potty training and other associated welfare duties.
Pay:
£26,000.00-£28,080.00 per year
Benefits:
- Childcare
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Onsite parking
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
School type:
- Day nursery
- Preschool
Application question(s):
- Do you live within a 10 mile radius of the Nursery
Experience:
- Childcare
Work Location:
In person
Reference ID:
Hurstpierpoint Qualified Practitioner
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