Nursery Practitioner

Butlins Skyline LTD; Bognor Regis; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's care provider in Bognor Regis is looking for a Nursery Practitioner to join their team. The role involves providing care and education to children, ensuring adherence to safeguarding policies, and creating stimulating learning experiences. Candidates should ideally have a Level 3 qualification in Childcare, though those with a Level 2 qualification eager to progress are encouraged to apply. This full-time position covers 40 hours per week, with a nurturing and supportive environment for children's development.

Qualifications

• Experience in planning, organisation, and operation within a nursery setting.
• Proactive in activity planning, child observation, and development records.
• Ability to implement safeguarding policies.

Responsibilities

• Participate in planning, organisation, and operation within the nursery.
• Provide a stimulating and varied programme of play.
• Ensure safety and well-being of children.

Skills

Strong knowledge of Safeguarding

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Caring and nurturing attitude towards children

Education

Level 3 qualification in Childcare

Level 2 qualification in Childcare (desirable)

Job description

Nursery Practitioner

Department: People

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Bognor Regis

Description

We’re looking for passionate people to join our Nursery Team here at Butlin’s Bognor Regis.

The Early Years Practitioner will be responsible for being a key worker and participating with planning, organisation and operation within the room. The Early Years Practitioner will also be responsible for providing a stimulating and varied programme of play alongside other team members, ensuring the safety and well-being of children at all times and working alongside the Nursery Leadership team to deliver a consistent ‘Parent/Carer/Children’s experience’ & ‘team experience’ whilst delivering the ‘key responsibilities & compliance’ of the Butlin’s Little Learners Day Nursery.

We provide an exciting and wide-ranging activity programme and understand and respect the need for consistency of care in our Nursery. You will assist in providing a safe, supportive and caring environment to ensure that all aspects of each individual child’s development are given full consideration via monitoring and implementing sufficient safeguarding policies. You will be proactive in the process of activity planning, child observation and development records on a regular basis, as well as be involved in developing and delivering a stimulating and creative atmosphere within the Nursery providing a wide activity programme for nursery sessions.

Key Responsibilities

• Strong knowledge of the statutory requirements for Safeguarding and Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum along with a caring and nurturing attitude towards children with excellent verbal and written communication skills.

This permanent role has typical working hours covering 40 hours per week Mon-Fri between the hours of 8.15am and 5.45pm and is paid fortnightly. A Level 3 qualification in Childcare is desirable for this role however this would also be suitable for someone with a Level 2 qualification wanting to progress their career with us.