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Nursery Practitioner

Salary: Level 2: Up to £29,300 P/A - Level 3: Up to £31,600 P/A

Location: 16 Church Road, Kenley, South Croydon, London

Are you a passionate Nursery Practitioner with NVQ Level 2 or 3? Join Abbey Wood Grange Nursery, a supportive, family-run setting, where your love for childcare can truly shine. Enjoy a rewarding salary of up to £31,600, ongoing training, a nurturing team environment, and benefits including extra annual leave and free accredited courses. Make a lasting impact on young lives every day!

Nursery Practitioner Roles and Responsibilities


As the new Nursery Practitioner, you will be supported in your work in a family-run and friendly work environment. Your roles and responsibilities will include:

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    Welcome children and families, providing daily updates on their child
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    Maintain a safe, stimulating, age-appropriate environment
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    Complete observations, planning, and reports for key children
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    Support children’s development with knowledge of EYFS
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    Record accidents and administer medication following policy
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    Uphold safeguarding standards and company policies
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    Attend all required training courses and stay up-to-date with best practices
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    Collaborate with the team to provide high-quality care
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    Maintain professionalism and respect at all times

Skills and Experience Required for the Nursery Practitioner Job


We offer complete support to develop your skills, with training provided by the senior members of our team and support with learning new qualifications. We do, however, ask that you have:

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    NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Childcare
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    Knowledge of the EYFS framework
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    Enhanced DBS check
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    Right to work in the UK
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    Fluent English (spoken and written)
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    Professional References

Desirable Qualifications:

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    Paediatric First Aid
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    Under Two’s Training
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    Safeguarding Training
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    FGM Training
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    British Values and Prevent Training
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    Food Hygiene

About Abbey Wood Grange Nursery


At Abbey Wood Grange, we value every Nursery practitioner and member of our team for the unique insight they bring and the dedication they show when nurturing and supporting the growth of our little ones.

Our independent, team-focused approach allows you the freedom to shine while receiving ongoing support and development. Working with us means being part of a home-from-home environment where your contributions are respected, and together, we create the best experience for children and families.

Abbey Wood Grange is an independent nursery, which means we make decisions together and plan as a team. We believe that this unity without Management or Director divisions enables us to truly offer the best experience for the Nursery Practitioners in our team and the children in our care and their families.

Company Benefits

  • Additional day A/L for every year of service
  • Monthly room budgets for resources
  • 2 inset days per year to eliminate the need for evening training
  • Monthly sickness incentive
  • Free access to accredited courses
  • Part-time and full-time contracts available
  • Annual pay review
  • Free uniform
  • Christmas Party and social events