Nursery Practitioner in Harrogate, North Yorkshire

Nursery Practitioner – Harrogate, North Yorkshire
40 hrs per week year-round (part time considered)
Competitive salary using BGS pay scale
NEST pension scheme
28 days paid annual leave plus Bank and public holidays

Our client is an independent prep school and nursery for children from three months to 11 years, located in the beautiful Yorkshire Dales on the outskirts of Harrogate (10 minute drive). Set in 20 acres of stunning grounds overlooking the Nidd Valley, it is a truly magical place.

They are looking for a passionate practitioner who:

•Has a calm and positive personality and is enthusiastic about working with young
children.
•Can work as part of a friendly team.
•Supports the room lead with daily tasks and uses their initiative, where appropriate.
•Be a ‘key person’ to a small group of children, build up and promote positive
relationships with their families.
•Nurtures and supports the health, well-being and education of young children.
•Monitors children’s progress to ensure they reach their individual range-related
development.
•Creates engaging activities that follow children’s interests and inspires them
throughout the day.
•Enables children to become independent through positive communication and praise.

They also seek candidates with desirable additional experience, including two years' in a good or outstanding nursery or childcare setting, Paediatric First Aid certification, experience within an independent school nursery, and a Level 2 or Level 3 Childcare qualification.

Additional Benefits Include:

•An excellent working environment in the beautiful, extensive grounds
•Professional Development and Training opportunities
•Significant concession on childcare and school fees, including holiday club provision
•Free school meals and private parking
•A friendly and supportive staff team with frequent social events

For full details, please apply online or call (phone number removed)