If turning a cardboard box into a rocket, getting muddy outdoors and reading the same favourite story for the tenth time still makes you smile, you are probably in the right career.
Tiny Tots Recruitment is looking for a Qualified Nursery Practitioner to join a large and vibrant early years setting in Culham, near Abingdon, Oxfordshire.
This is a permanent, full-time opportunity for a Level 2 or Level 3 qualified practitioner who wants plenty of freedom to be creative with children's learning.
The nursery has spacious age-specific rooms, extensive gardens and a growing Forest School provision, including a purpose-built outdoor classroom in a yurt. Children are encouraged to explore, investigate and build their confidence through play, nature and practical experiences.
What you'll be doing: Creating fun and engaging learning experiences for young children Supporting children's development in line with the EYFS Planning activities around children's interests and developmental needs Observing and recording children's progress and milestones Acting as a Key Person and building secure relationships with individual children Supporting children's emotional wellbeing and positive behaviour Encouraging communication, confidence and independence Making full use of the nursery's outdoor spaces and Forest School environment Supporting children's everyday routines including meals, sleep and outdoor play Building strong relationships with parents and carers Creating a safe, stimulating and well-organised nursery environment Working closely with other practitioners and senior team members Bringing your own ideas and creativity into children's learning Maintaining excellent safeguarding, health and safety and welfare standards Taking part in ongoing training and professional development What we're looking for: A full and relevant Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years or Childcare qualification Previous experience within an early years setting Good working knowledge of the EYFS Strong safeguarding awareness A caring, enthusiastic and positive approach Someone creative who enjoys getting involved in children's play Confidence communicating with parents and colleagues Good teamwork skills Someone who genuinely enjoys helping children explore and discover A practitioner who wants to continue developing professionally What's on offer: £28,000 to £30,000 per year Permanent, full-time employment Joining incentive of up to £600 depending on role and qualification £500 Refer a Friend bonus £50 annual uniform allowance bonus Childcare benefits Company pension Additional leave Free parking Discounted or free food Employee Assistance Programme through Health Assured Health and wellbeing programme Employee mentoring programme Financial wellbeing and planning support Annual flu vaccination voucher Ongoing training and professional development Sponsored childcare qualifications Monthly in-house training Fantastic outdoor learning facilities Forest School provision
There is a strong development culture within the setting. The nursery sponsors formal childcare qualifications and provides training in areas including safeguarding, Paediatric First Aid and health and safety, alongside monthly in-house development to keep practitioners up to date with best practice.
The environment gives practitioners plenty to work with too. The purpose-built nursery has a large garden with mature trees, dedicated spaces for babies, toddlers and preschool children and a Key Person approach where children's individual interests are used to shape future learning experiences.
If you're looking for a Qualified Nursery Practitioner job in Abingdon, an Early Years Practitioner job in Culham or a Level 2 or Level 3 nursery job in Oxfordshire, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today through Tiny Tots Recruitment for a confidential conversation about the opportunity.