Nursery Assistant/Nursery Practitioner role supporting children’s learning and wellbeing in a play-based early years setting in Dulwich, South London. Working via Pertemps Croydon, you'll join nursery teams to deliver engaging care and education with a strong safeguarding focus. Standout perk: flexibility to work across different nursery environments (within a 45-minute travel radius).
- Play-based early years environment
- Varied nursery settings
- DBS support via Pertemps
The role of the Nursery Practitioner / Assistant involves:
Being proactive whilst using your initiative throughout the working day to support the staff team.
Being a team player.
Caring for the children’s well-being.
Safeguarding the children and having their best interests at heart.
Educating the children in a play-based environment.
Fully engaging and interacting with the children whilst supporting their individual needs.
·Requirements:
Hold a relevant Early Years qualification (Level 2 in Childcare)
Unqualified with a minimum of 6 months previous experience working in nursery or childcare settings
Be passionate about supporting children's development and learning
Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Be flexible and adaptable to different nursery environments
Demonstrate a positive and professional attitude
Have the ability to use their initiative
Have a strong understanding of safeguarding procedures
Be able to work independently as well as part of a team
Show a commitment to ongoing professional development
Be willing to travel up to 45 minutes from home
Have an up to date DBS check on the update system (or be willing to obtain one through Pertemps)
