Senior Nursery Practitioner
| Posting date: | 09 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | £28,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 October 2025 |
| Location: | Hither Green, SE13 5RA |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Additional Resources Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | MAR/AR/068657 |
Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Nursery Practitioner /Deputy Room Leader to join a well-established nursery committed to providing exceptional childcare and education creating a nurturing, inclusive, and high-quality environment for children.
As a Senior Nursery Practitioner /Deputy Room Leader, you will be supporting the daily running of a room, ensuring a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment for all children.
This full-time permanent role offers a salary of £28,000 and benefits.
You Will Be Responsible For
- Supporting the Room Leader with the day-to-day running of the room.
- Delivering engaging, age-appropriate activities that support children's learning and development.
- Acting as a key person, carrying out observations and maintaining accurate records of progress.
- Ensuring the safety and welfare of all children, following safeguarding and health & safety procedures.
- Building positive relationships with parents, carers, and colleagues to promote strong partnerships.
- Maintaining high standards of practice, environment, and resources in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
- Contributing to planning and assessment to meet individual needs.
- Encouraging an inclusive environment where all children have equal access and opportunities.
What We Are Looking For
- Previously worked as a Senior Nursery Practitioner, Senior Nursery Nurse, Deputy Room Leader, Assistant Room Leader, Room Supervisor or in a similar role.
- Minimum Level 3 Early Years qualification .
- Ideally have 1year of experience in Childcare or nursery environment.
- Knowledge and experience of the EYFS framework.
- Paediatric First Aid and Safeguarding training.
- Strong ability to plan, observe, and assess children's learning and development.
- Awareness of health & safety requirements and safeguarding responsibilities.
- Ability to support children with SEND and work in partnership with parents.
What's On Offer
- Competitive salary
- Additional leave entitlement.
- Pension scheme.
- Organised company events.
- Supportive working environment with opportunities for professional growth.
This is a fantastic opportunity to progress your career in early years education with a trusted childcare provider.
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Additional Resources Ltd is an Employment Business and an Employment Agency as defined within The Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.