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Childcare Practitioner
| Posting date: | 31 October 2025 |
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| Salary: | £12.30 to £13.25 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 November 2025 |
| Location: | CO11 2UZ |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | The Bloom Childcare Group |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Job Description:
Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Nursery Practitioner to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in early childhood education and a genuine love for working with children. As a Nursery Practitioner, you will play a vital role in creating a nurturing and stimulating environment for young learners, helping them to develop their social, emotional, and cognitive skills.
Responsibilities
Provide high-quality care and education for children in the nursery setting.
Plan and implement engaging activities that promote learning and development.
Communicate effectively with children, parents, and colleagues in English.
Observe and assess children's progress, ensuring individual needs are met.
Foster positive relationships with children, encouraging their independence and confidence.
Manage daily routines, including meal times, nap times, and play activities.
Maintain a safe, clean, and organised nursery environment.
Collaborate with other staff members to create a cohesive team atmosphere.
Drive initiatives that enhance the nursery's educational offerings.
Qualifications
A qualification in Early Childhood Education or equivalent is essential.
Previous experience working with children in a nursery or childcare setting.
Strong leadership skills to guide and support junior staff members.
Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written.
Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively while maintaining attention to detail.
A full enhanced DBS will be required and all safer recruitment processes will be followed.
Available to work 41.5 hours per week (Mondays 07:30-18:00, Tuesdays 07:30-18:00, Weds Day Off, Thursdays 07:30-18:00, Fridays 07:30-17:30)
Job Type: Full-time
Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Nursery Practitioner to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in early childhood education and a genuine love for working with children. As a Nursery Practitioner, you will play a vital role in creating a nurturing and stimulating environment for young learners, helping them to develop their social, emotional, and cognitive skills.
Responsibilities
Provide high-quality care and education for children in the nursery setting.
Plan and implement engaging activities that promote learning and development.
Communicate effectively with children, parents, and colleagues in English.
Observe and assess children's progress, ensuring individual needs are met.
Foster positive relationships with children, encouraging their independence and confidence.
Manage daily routines, including meal times, nap times, and play activities.
Maintain a safe, clean, and organised nursery environment.
Collaborate with other staff members to create a cohesive team atmosphere.
Drive initiatives that enhance the nursery's educational offerings.
Qualifications
A qualification in Early Childhood Education or equivalent is essential.
Previous experience working with children in a nursery or childcare setting.
Strong leadership skills to guide and support junior staff members.
Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written.
Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively while maintaining attention to detail.
A full enhanced DBS will be required and all safer recruitment processes will be followed.
Available to work 41.5 hours per week (Mondays 07:30-18:00, Tuesdays 07:30-18:00, Weds Day Off, Thursdays 07:30-18:00, Fridays 07:30-17:30)
Job Type: Full-time