Location: Little Elms Daycare Nursery Lee
Department: Little Elms Lee
Description
Little Elms is a family run business where people really matter, feel valued and have a voice. Whilst all of our nurseries provide exceptional levels of quality care and education, they are all completely unique! Our Lee nursery are looking for Nursery Assistants and Nursery Nurses to work as bank staff covering shifts working on a zero hours contract.
Benefits on offer
Hourly Rate: £12.21-£14.42 per hour
Free access to our Employee Assistance Programme (provided by BUPA)
Generous Childcare discount
Fantastic Transport Links
Free uniform is provided
Opportunities across all 10 of our nurseries for progression
The ideal candidate
A full & relevant Level 2 or above qualification in Early Years
Experience working in a nursery
An interest in working with young children (from 0-5 years)
Team player
Strong communication skills both written and verbal
Ability to use initiative
A passion for the Early Years
This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS Certificate and employment references. Little Elms Day care Nurseries are an Equal Opportunities Employer. Little Elms Day care Nurseries is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to undertake online safeguarding training and all positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Key Responsibilities
We are currently for a skilled and experienced Nursery Practitioner to be based in our Lee Nursery. The nursery offers state-of-the‑art facilities, combining bright and spacious indoor rooms along with fabulous outdoor areas.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
At least 1 year’s experience in a Nursery Practitioner role or equivalent
Knowledge & understanding of the EYFS & Statutory framework
Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
Ability to use your own initiative
Your passion to be shown in your day-to-day interaction with children
Benefits
New Starter £1000 Welcome bonus!!!
Excellent rates of pay.
Service recognition awards – get an extra day’s annual leave, for each year worked
Free, hot daily lunch prepared by our Skilled Nursery Chefs each day you work
Free access to our Employee Assistance Programme (provided by BUPA)
Service recognition 5yrs, 10yrs – one additional one week off for that year to celebrate your working service. We carry out recognition events – weekly wellbeing Wednesday, monthly employee of the month, yearly introduction of awards National College Training – supporting with professional development and leadership growth
Little wellbeing Champion to support the wellbeing of the team, children and parents
Flexible Working days and hour
Ofsted Outstanding Bonus to the whole team
Employee of the month across all Nurseries – the draw for
Employee of the month for little elms receive bonus recognition.
Welcome team rooms with books library to support team training and learning
Every nursery Celebrating personal milestones and recognise their team in different ways
Referral bonus scheme
Attendance Rewards points recognition
Well-Being Tools to support staff –
High childcare discount
Mentorship and career growth/development support
Inhouse training specialist and a great space for learning in our training academy
