You don't need another nursery job where "development opportunities" means doing the same role for the next three years.
This one has somewhere to go.
Tiny Tots Recruitment is recruiting a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner in Hayes for an established nursery that actively promotes training, CPD and progression within its team.
The role in plain English
You'll have your own responsibilities and key children, but you won't be expected to spend your day simply keeping a room ticking over.
You'll be trusted to:
Get to know your key children properly Notice what they're interested in and where they're developing Plan activities that actually mean something to them Record observations and contribute to individual learning journeys Support learning across all seven areas of the EYFS Build good relationships with parents and carers Help children develop confidence, language, independence and social skills Maintain a safe, stimulating and well-organised environment Work closely with the rest of the nursery team Contribute ideas rather than waiting to be told exactly what to do Take safeguarding seriously and consistently Join staff meetings, training and continuous improvement work
The employer's own current job description places particular emphasis on child-centred learning, observations, individual development and practitioners contributing to the wider improvement of the nursery.
You'll probably enjoy it here if...
You're Level 3 qualified and you actually like being involved.
You don't mind sitting on the floor.
You can turn children's questions into activities.
You can speak confidently to a parent at collection time.
And when the garden gets muddy, you aren't the practitioner desperately trying to keep everybody indoors.
You'll need:
A full and relevant Level 3 Early Years or Childcare qualification Previous nursery or early years experience Working knowledge of the EYFS Good safeguarding knowledge Confidence observing and assessing children's development Strong communication skills A warm and reliable approach The ability to work independently as well as within a team And the nursery itself?
The setting is based in Hayes within secure grounds and provides full-day care for babies through to preschool-aged children.
One of its biggest advantages is space.
Children have access to large grassed outdoor areas alongside a further outdoor play space with equipment, wheeled toys and opportunities for free exploration. Indoors, areas are set up for construction, role play, maths and creative and messy play.
The nursery also has strong links with local primary schools, which helps the team support children as they approach the move from nursery into mainstream education.
The useful bits £27,500 to £29,500 per year Permanent, full-time role Monday to Friday Nursery operates 8am to 6pm Two-week closure at Christmas Ongoing training and CPD Professional development opportunities Career progression Supportive and inclusive working environment Well-resourced nursery Large outdoor grassed areas Strong links with local primary schools Good access to London transport links
The nursery is open 50 weeks of the year, closing for two weeks over Christmas, which is worth highlighting because plenty of all-year-round settings don't offer that longer festive closure.
And if you're thinking beyond your next job rather than just your next payslip, the employer is currently recruiting at Nursery Officer, Senior Nursery Officer and management level, which gives a clearer indication that there is somewhere for an ambitious practitioner to progress.
If you're looking for a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner job in Hayes, an Early Years Practitioner role in Hillingdon or a nursery position in West London with progression opportunities, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today through Tiny Tots Recruitment for a confidential conversation about the opportunity.