Some nurseries just need another person on the rota. This one is looking for someone who wants to become part of the team.
Tiny Tots Recruitment is recruiting a Qualified Nursery Practitioner for a well-established nursery in Harlow.
The nursery has a long-standing team, bright purpose-built rooms, extensive outdoor space and a real focus on giving children the freedom to explore, investigate and learn through their own interests.
If you enjoy early years but want your next nursery to offer a little more support, variety and opportunity, this is worth a look.
What you'll find here
The setting has been specifically designed around young children rather than adapted from another type of building.
Facilities include:
Seven spacious playrooms for different ages and stages A large outdoor garden Mud kitchen and climbing equipment Dedicated sensory room and sensory cabin Natural and open-ended learning resources Regular community outings On-site nursery chef Ample on-site parking Dedicated SENDCo support
Children regularly head out into the local community too, with trips including nature walks, visits to the duck pond and local outings to collect ingredients for cooking activities.
What you'll be doing
You'll become an important part of the nursery team, helping children feel secure, confident and excited to learn.
Day-to-day responsibilities will include:
Providing consistently high-quality care Supporting children's learning and development through the EYFS Building strong relationships with your key children Planning activities around children's interests Completing observations and development records Creating engaging play and learning opportunities Encouraging children's independence and confidence Supporting outdoor learning and physical development Communicating regularly with parents and carers Working positively with colleagues across the nursery Maintaining high standards of safeguarding and welfare Helping create a calm, welcoming and stimulating environment A slightly different approach to learning
The nursery combines child-led exploration with more structured activities.
Its curriculum draws inspiration from Montessori, Reggio Emilia and Hygge approaches, with an emphasis on natural resources, independence, curiosity and giving children opportunities to explore at their own pace.
Activities also include music and movement, arts and crafts, cooking, storytelling, Sing and Sign and plenty of outdoor learning.
Who we're looking for
You'll need a full and relevant Level 2 Early Years qualification or above.
We'd love to speak with you if you're:
Caring and genuinely enthusiastic about early years Confident working within the EYFS Knowledgeable about safeguarding Comfortable communicating with families Reliable and supportive towards your colleagues Keen to continue learning and developing
You don't need to be looking for management immediately.
There are opportunities to progress, but equally this could be somewhere to establish yourself as a strong, experienced practitioner and enjoy doing the job well.
Salary
£26,666 to £28,288 per year, depending on qualifications and experience.
Regular pay reviews are also available.
Benefits
Your package includes:
33 days’ annual leave including bank holidays Christmas and New Year shutdown Additional wellbeing day Flexible working options Generous childcare discount £500 refer-a-friend bonus Company pension with employer contributions Statutory sick pay from day one Life assurance Enhanced maternity and adoption leave Four weeks’ enhanced paternity leave Paid compassionate leave Paid parental bereavement leave Paid miscarriage leave 24-hour remote GP appointments Cashback towards dental treatment and physiotherapy Discounts across supermarkets, shops, cinemas and gyms Recognition and employee reward schemes Tailored in-house training Genuine opportunities for career progression Location
The nursery is based in the Church Langley area of Harlow, with convenient access from surrounding areas and ample on-site parking.
If you're qualified in early years and looking for a nursery where you can feel settled, supported and still have somewhere to progress, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and Tiny Tots Recruitment will be in touch to discuss the opportunity.