Join a well-established, nurturing nursery in Maidenhead where you’ll play a key role in giving children the best possible start in life. This is a hands-on, permanent position where your passion for early years education and child wellbeing will directly shape children’s daily experiences and long-term development.

About the Role:

In this role, you will provide high-quality care and learning experiences for children in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). You will contribute to a safe, stimulating environment, working closely with colleagues and parents to support each child’s individual needs and progress. Your work will have a direct impact on children’s development, safeguarding standards, and the overall success of the nursery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver age-appropriate, engaging activities aligned with EYFS learning goals.
• Provide attentive, nurturing care to children, supporting their emotional, social, and physical development.
• Observe, assess, and record children’s progress, maintaining accurate documentation and learning journals.
• Implement safeguarding and child protection procedures, promptly reporting concerns to the designated lead.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organised environment, following health, safety, and hygiene protocols at all times.
• Communicate effectively with parents and carers, sharing regular updates on their child’s wellbeing and development.
• Work collaboratively with the nursery team, contributing ideas and supporting colleagues to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Assist with routines such as meals, toileting, and rest times, promoting independence and positive behaviour.

Key Requirements:

• Solid understanding of child development and how to support learning through play.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding and child protection practices within an early years setting.
• Practical understanding of the EYFS framework and how to implement it in daily activities.
• Proven ability to plan, deliver, and adapt age-appropriate activities for children aged 0–5.
• Confident communication skills with children, parents, and colleagues, both verbal and written.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team in a busy nursery environment.
• Awareness of health, safety, and basic first aid principles in relation to young children.
• Competent record-keeping skills, with attention to detail in documentation and children’s learning records.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience working in a nursery or early years setting in a similar practitioner role.
• Familiarity with a range of observation and assessment methods used in early years.
• Ability to support children with additional needs in partnership with external professionals.
• Confidence in contributing to planning meetings and sharing ideas for continuous improvement.
• Basic IT skills for updating digital records and communication systems.

Qualifications:

• Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education, Childcare, or equivalent.
• Paediatric First Aid certificate (or willingness to obtain).
• Safeguarding and child protection training relevant to early years settings.
• Additional early years or child development training/certificates (preferred but not essential).

If you are committed to high-quality early years care and education and want a permanent role where you can make a lasting difference, we encourage you to apply.