Nursery Assistant

Are you a passionate Early Years Educator or Nursery Practitioner looking to positively impact young children's lives? Katey’s Nursery and Preschool is seeking a motivated Nursery Practitioner or Early Years Educator qualified in Level 3 Childcare to join our dynamic team. You'll create a nurturing environment and implement engaging activities that support children's growth and well-being.

What can we offer you as a Nursery Practitioner:

• Up to 28 days holiday a year
• Free smart Katey’s house uniform
• Free daily lunch and drinks
• Ongoing CPD opportunities
• Guidance and support from highly skilled and experienced team members

Benefits for Nursery Practitioner:

• Fun company events
• Cycle to work scheme - discounts on cycles
• Childcare discount
• Flexible working
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Pal Perks – get paid for staff referrals (both members)

Job role description for Nursery Practitioner:

• Provide high-quality care and education for children, following the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework to support their development in a safe and nurturing environment.
• Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate activities that promote children's learning and development, ensuring each child’s individual needs are met.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines and conducting regular risk assessments to ensure the well-being of the children.
• Observe and assess children's progress, keeping detailed records and reporting to parents and senior staff to support individual learning plans.
• Build positive relationships with parents and carers, providing regular updates on their child's progress, and work collaboratively with the nursery team to ensure consistent care and communication.

As a Nursery Practitioner you will have:

• A level 3 or above childcare qualification
• A passion for children’s education and care, and a commitment to inclusivity
• Good oral and written communication skills
• An ability to safeguard and protect children
• A flexible and can-do attitude - no two days are ever the same!

Make a difference in children's lives in a fun, nurturing environment. Apply now!

This role would be suitable for qualified Nursery Practitioners, Nursery Nurses and Early Years Educators.

Katey's Nursery & Pre-School is committed to the safeguarding of children, therefore all appointments are subject to receiving an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), as well as appropriate references and undertaking a Paediatric first aid training (provided by the company). Our commitment to safer recruitment practices is reinforced by our adherence to key legislation designed to protect vulnerable individuals.