Qualified Nursery Practitioner - Level 2

Qualified Nursery Practitioner - Level 2 Department: Nursery Practitioner Employment Type: Full Time Location: Monkey Puzzle West Kensington Compensation: £27,560 / year Description Nursery Practitioner - Level 2 Location: Monkey Puzzle West Kensington Salary: Starting from £27,560 per annum (dependent on qualifications(s) and experience) Monkey Puzzle West Kensington are looking for a qualified (Level 2) Nursery Practitioner to join their team. Why Us? We aren't just another place to work, we care deeply about the individuals who make up our incredible workforce. We strive to create meaningful careers supported by our passionate and welcoming team who look after our network of nurseries across the UK. But don't just take our word for it... we are Great Place to Work Best Workplaces, Best Workplaces for Women 2024 and Best Workplaces for Wellbeing 2022 & 202 Why You? You will be able to help provide high standards of care and education to meet the individual needs of the childre You are able to provide play based learning opportunities for all children You will be able to adhere to all company policies and procedures and maintain positive working relationships with the team, parents and carers You will know when to report issues of concern to a senior team member You have a positive attitude and creative ideas to inspire learning You have good verbal and written communication skills with adults and children You will have great planning and organisation skills You will have a willingness to learn Ensure high levels of interaction with children in order to help extend their learning Support children at mealtimes ensuring these provide a positive social experience for the children Provide support for children who are transitioning to new settings Help children with feeding, changing clothes, nappies, toileting etc Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Essentials GCSE- grades 5-9/A-C Able to ensure the safety and welfare of children through a confident knowledge of safeguarding processes and procedures Appropriate behaviour management Able to participate in child observations and assessments with a good understanding of child development Great to haves Full and relevant level 2 in Early Years Food Hygiene Level 2 FGM Safeguarding Paediatric First Aid Benefits People matter at Monkey Puzzle and as a part of our team you will benefit from: Continued opportunities for professional growth and access to our engaging online training platform Flexible hours and an understanding that work needs to work for you Free parking Childcare discount Access to free counselling services Free meals Company wide events A wellbeing focused leadership team Competitive salary 2 annual inset training days £1000 refer a friend scheme #WestKensington Safeguarding Statement Monkey Puzzle Day Nurseries are committed to Keeping children safe; therefore, it is necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record Disclosure and Barred check to be undertaken. All posts involving direct contact with children and vulnerable adults are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. However, amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 & 2020) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected'. These are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account. All candidates will be asked to provide details of all unspent convictions, you may be asked for further information about your criminal history during the recruitment process. If your application is successful, this self-disclosure information will be checked against information from the Disclosure & Barring Service before your employment commences.