Early Years Practitioner - Market Bosworth in Leicestershire

Simply Education is working one of our partnership nurseries in Market Bosworth, who are looking to appoint enthusiastic and dedicated Nursery Practitioners to join their newly established nursery provision.

This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a brand-new nursery team and play an important role in creating a warm, nurturing and stimulating environment for children from 6 months upwards.

The nursery aims to provide a genuine 'home-from-home' environment, where children feel safe, valued and confident to explore, learn and develop.

As a Nursery Practitioner, you will be an important part of the nursery team, supporting children through their early years development and helping to provide consistently high standards of care and education.

You will help create an engaging environment where children can learn through play, build positive relationships and develop their confidence and independence.

The successful candidate will:

• Provide high-quality care and learning experiences for children aged 6 months+

• Support children's development in line with the EYFS framework

• Create a safe, stimulating and welcoming environment

• Build strong and positive relationships with children and their families

• Plan and support engaging activities and learning opportunities

• Observe and contribute to children's developmental progress

• Work collaboratively with colleagues as part of a dedicated Early Years team

• Follow safeguarding, health and safety and nursery procedures

• Contribute to maintaining the high standards expected within the setting

The nursery is looking for an empathetic, enthusiastic and committed Early Years professional who genuinely enjoys working with young children.

Ideally, you will have:

• Previous experience working within an Early Years or nursery setting

• A Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Childcare/Early Years - desirable

• A good understanding of the EYFS framework

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• A warm, nurturing and child-centred approach

• The ability to work effectively as part of a team

• A willingness to continue developing your professional skills

• A strong understanding of safeguarding and children's welfare

You may be an experienced Nursery Practitioner or an Early Years professional looking for an exciting new environment in which to develop your career.

The newly created nursery provision is designed to provide high-quality care and education for children from 6 months upwards, operating 51 weeks of the year with a closure over Christmas.

This is a particularly exciting opportunity for someone who would enjoy joining a new team and helping to establish the nursery as it opens its doors to its youngest children.

• A welcoming, supportive and professional working environment

• 28 days' paid annual leave, including Bank Holidays

• Complimentary lunches

• Fee remission for Dixie Grammar School

• 5% matched pension contribution on qualifying earnings

• The opportunity to be part of a newly established nursery provision

• A supportive environment focused on children's development and wellbeing

• Role: Nursery Practitioner

• Location: Market Bosworth, Leicestershire

• Contract: Permanent

• Hours: 40 hours per week

• Part-Time: Part-time applicants will also be considered

• Working Pattern: All year round, 51 weeks per year

• Nursery Hours: 7:30am - 6:00pm

• Salary: £27,040 - £28,080 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience

• Start Date: Immediate or flexible depending on notice period

• Relevant Early Years/Nursery experience

• Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification desirable

• Good understanding of the EYFS

• Right to work in the UK

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply

• A strong commitment to safeguarding and children's wellbeing

Interested in finding out more?

If you're an enthusiastic Early Years Practitioner looking for an exciting opportunity to become part of a brand-new nursery provision in Market Bosworth, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today through Simply Education and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch to discuss the role and next steps.