Your nursery does not have to look or feel like every other nursery you've worked in.
Tiny Tots Recruitment is looking for a Level 2 or Level 3 Nursery Practitioner to join an established independent early years setting in Maidstone, Kent.
Based within a beautiful Grade II listed barn in Boughton Monchelsea, the nursery has been part of the local community since 2011 and cares for children from three months through to five years. The character of the building is combined with bright learning spaces, a large outdoor garden and dedicated sensory provision for younger children.
The setting's ethos centres around curiosity, independence and nurturing each child as an individual. Practitioners are encouraged to follow children's interests and create experiences that make learning enjoyable rather than simply working through a fixed timetable.
What you'll be doing: Providing a high standard of physical, emotional, social and educational care Supporting children's learning and development in line with the EYFS Acting as a Key Person and building secure relationships with children Planning engaging activities around children's interests and developmental needs Observing and assessing children's progress Maintaining accurate learning and development records Creating a safe, welcoming and inclusive nursery environment Encouraging children's curiosity, confidence and independence Supporting children through meals, sleep, play and everyday routines Making full use of the nursery's large outdoor environment Building positive relationships with parents and carers Sharing children's progress and experiences with families Working collaboratively with practitioners throughout the setting Supporting children who may need additional help with particular areas of development Maintaining excellent safeguarding, welfare and health and safety standards What we're looking for: A full and relevant Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years or Childcare qualification A genuine interest in early childhood development Good understanding of the EYFS Strong safeguarding awareness Previous nursery experience is advantageous, although the employer's current recruitment indicates it is not essential A patient, caring and positive approach Confidence communicating with children, parents and colleagues Someone able to work independently while remaining a strong team player Good organisational skills A practitioner keen to continue developing their early years knowledge What's on offer: Approximately £26,600 to £27,800 per year Permanent, full-time employment Company pension Health and wellbeing programme Free on-site parking Ongoing training and development Supportive independent nursery team Large outdoor garden Dedicated sensory room Online learning journals Purposeful age-appropriate learning environments Christmas and New Year closure week Monday to Friday nursery environment
One of the nicest things about this setting is how much variety there is in the environment. The nursery has a large garden designed to give children opportunities to explore outdoors, while its dedicated sensory room supports babies as they begin discovering different sounds, textures, lights and experiences.
It is also an established setting rather than a new opening. The nursery has operated since 2011, opens 51 weeks of the year and closes for bank holidays and a week between Christmas and New Year.
The employer's current recruitment describes the working environment as supportive and collaborative, with ongoing training and development opportunities for practitioners looking to progress their early years careers.
If you're looking for a Level 2 or Level 3 Nursery Practitioner job in Maidstone, an Early Years Educator job in Boughton Monchelsea or qualified nursery work in Kent, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today through Tiny Tots Recruitment for a confidential conversation about the opportunity.