Job Description

About us

term time only hours are 12-3:45pm Monday -Friday.

Cygnets Pre School Nursery is a charity run preschool in Swanscombe. We pride ourselves on being inclusive to all and providing a great learning environment for all children aged 2-4 and having a recent Good Ofsted inspection.

We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Nursery Practitioner to join our team working monday-friday 18.75 hours per week 12-3:45pm. . Term time only.

As a Nursery Practitioner, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality care and education to young children aged 2-4 years old. This is an opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of children and their families through the keyperson role.

Responsibilities:

- As a keyworker, you will be required to ensure that the individual needs are met of the children within your care and support parents and carers with any SEND/ASL needs.

-Plan and implement age-appropriate activities to stimulate learning and development and assist in the set up of the nursery floor and outside space.

-Create a safe and nurturing environment for children in the nursery, where we promote a fun and engaging learning space.

- Provide personal care for the children and assisting with hygiene routines helping towards independence.

- Observe and assess your key children's progress, documenting their achievements and areas for improvement and planning next steps for development in-line with the EYFS

- Communicate effectively with parents, providing regular updates on their child's development

- you will be working as part of a small and friendly team collaboratively to ensure a cohesive and supportive team environment.

Necessary Qualifications:

- Full and relevant level2/level3 early years qualification essential.

Requirements:

- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, in English

- A genuine passion for working with young children and supporting their development

- Previous experience working in a childcare setting is preferred.

- Paediatric first aid certificate preferred or willingness to attain

-Successful candidate would be subject to Full DBS check and will need to provide current and up to date references.

Benefits:

- Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.

- Professional development opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge in early childhood education

- Supportive work environment with a collaborative team

If you are enthusiastic about working with young children, have excellent communication skills, and are dedicated to providing quality care, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our team as a Nursery Practitioner!

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.21-12.53 per hour

Expected hours: 18.75 per week

Application question(s):

Do you hold a full and relevant level 2 or level 3 certificate in childcare or early years education and can provide the original certificate at interview.
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 31/07/2025
Expected start date: 22/09/2025