We at Zero2Five are proud to be working for a quality Pre-School setting that is based around beautiful scenery and nature in Fordcombe, Tunbridge Wells.

They are looking to employ an enthusiastic Level 3 Qualified Nursery Practitioner to join there experienced and dedicated team in providing children a safe, secure, caring and supportive environment, providing opportunities to foster their growth and development within the nursery.

Requirements for this role:

• Minimum Level 3 Early Years (UK equivalent) Qualification
• Enhanced DBS
• Experience in working with children aged 2-5
• Excellent communication skills
• Thorough understanding of the EYFS and all statutory requirements

Key Responsibilities

• To support and uphold the nursery’s policy and commitment on safeguarding and wellbeing of children in all aspects of the nursery service.  To fully understand and work in line with the nursery’s safeguarding policies.
• To be part of our Early Years Team that provides a purposeful, stimulating environment rich in learning opportunities, both indoors and outdoors. 
• To promote the inclusion of all children
• To hold the responsibility as a ‘Key Person’ for up to 8 children
• To use professional knowledge of the individual and diverse ways that children learn and develop, to meet their differing needs.
  
  To establish positive and sensitive relationships with children.
  
  To act as a role model and set achievable expectations whilst holding high expectations for all children.
• To support the Health and Safety Designated Person with daily and termly risk assessments
• To be responsible for organising the environment inside and outside to ensure that resources and equipment are available and appropriate to meet the needs of the individual children in the group.
  
  These activities will take into account children’s abilities, interest, language and cultural backgrounds.  
• To encourage children to interact and work co-operatively with other.
  
  Support children’s understanding of manners and sharing with others. 
• To support team to monitor and evaluate children’s learning through a range of assessment and monitoring strategies.
  
  To contribute to the setting and review of

• To be proactive in the continuation of your own learning to improve the outcomes for children and their families.
  
  Commitment to extend own professional development.
• Understanding and signature of our code of conduct, data protection, confidentiality agreement and safeguarding declarations.
• To have a clear knowledge of and adhere to all Health and Safety Regulations. 
• To undertake any duties set to you by the Managements Team that will assist in the day-to-day running of the nursery. 
• To provide objective and accurate feedback and reports for parents and other professionals on children’s achievements, progress and related matter. 
• To comply and assist with the development of policies and procedures. 
• To be responsible for the planning, development and delivery of the Early Years Foundation Stage 2021 in order to meet all learning interests and needs of children, extending them where necessary.

Benefits/Get in Touch!

The successful candidate can look forward to a very competitive salary with additional benefits such as in-house training with career progression opportunities.

With this, you will be working in a setting that has excellent facilities and will be working with a friendly team and an experienced manager who appreciates you for your work!

If this sounds like the type of position you have been looking for, apply online today, or send your most up-to-date CV to keira@zero2five.co.uk