Job Description

An opportunity has arisen for a Nursery Practitioner/ Support Worker to join our team at Crewe Road Nursery. We are a small independent nursery that provides a high-quality care and learning environment for children and their families.

We hope for applicants who are enthusiastic, professional, and friendly, and that are willing to work to a high standard as well as being able to have fun and embrace our close team relationships.

Why we think you would love to be a part of our team

We thrive on creating a loving "home away from home" environment for all children, families, and our team members. We will make sure you feel valued, recognising your strengths, and giving opportunities to implement your own ideas and experiences to support the creation of our environment for the children to play and learn.

Team members benefits

Staff training opportunities to progress your personal development

Access to our online learning platform

Full induction programme

28 days annual leave including time off during the Christmas period

Competitive salary with performance related raises

Personal training and support offered by room management

Christmas night out funded by management

Regular team nights out planned

Hours and salary

We do our best to accommodate flexible working hours to suit personal preferences

Working hours are around 40 hours per week

Increased salary rates on yearly performance reviews

Pension schemes available for staff

Qualifications and Experience

To be successful in our role, you would ideally...

Be HNC qualified or equivalent, but we have opportunities to offer training to support you to do this

Be registered or being able to register with the SSSC and obtain a PVG - the cost of this will be covered by the nursery

Have knowledge of the SSSC standards, Care Inspectorate expectations and relevant documents

We hope all team members will demonstrate their...

Friendly and enthusiastic personality

Organisational and time keeping skills

Genuine passion for early years care and education

Creativity and imaginative skills to support learning experiences

Willingness to participate in messy, fun, indoor and outdoor experiences

Love and willingness to be part of a friendly team

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 26,200.00 per year

Experience:

Nursery: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person