Relief Nursery Practitioner

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Role Overview

Position: Relief Nursery Practitioner

Location: Lime Grove Day Nursery, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1JS

Contract: Permanent, 0 hours/week, 52 weeks/year

Working Pattern: Varied, ad hoc shifts between 07:30-18:30, Monday Friday

Salary: £12.87 £14.33 per hour

Responsibilities

• Deliver care for babies and children aged five and under in an early years environment.
• Implement engaging play and exploration activities planned by the Key Person to support children's learning journeys.
• Contribute to observations and support children's learning journeys.
• Advocate for safeguarding and ensure children feel safe, valued and their well being is promoted.
• Collaborate with colleagues, parents and children, building strong positive relationships.

Qualifications & Experience

• Some experience caring for babies and children up to five years old, ideally in an early years setting.
• Holding a DfE approved early years qualification at level 2 or above is advantageous though not essential.
• Knowledge of child development and, ideally, EYFS knowledge.
• Ability to implement EYFS based activities and contribute to observations.
• Good communication and partnership skills with children, parents and colleagues.

Benefits

• Flexible work: varied relief shifts on a week to week basis across nurseries.
• Exclusive partner benefits: long service rewards, qualification bonuses and retail discounts.
• Well being support: free meals, mental health and occupational health support, flu jabs, eye care vouchers and a free will writing service.
• Career development: team inset days, online training and apprenticeships through the academy.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are an inclusive employer, welcoming applicants of all ages (17+ due to Ofsted rules) and backgrounds. We are committed to FREDIE (fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion, and engagement) and will consider any reasonable adjustments required.

Employment Criteria

• Applicants must reside within a commutable distance of the nursery and hold suitable Right to Work in the UK; VISA sponsorship is not available.
• Safer recruitment checks apply, including an Enhanced DBS check.