Early Years Professional/ Practitioner

Banana Moon Day Nursery in Croydon is seeking a passionate and experienced Level 3 Nursery Practitioner / Early Years Professional to join our vibrant team. In this role, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality care and education to children, supporting their learning and development in a nurturing environment.

Salary: £28,000 - £31,000 depending on experience

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and implement stimulating and age-appropriate activities to support children’s development.
• Observe, assess, and record children’s progress to inform planning.
• Provide a safe, caring, and inclusive environment that promotes children’s wellbeing.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to maintain high standards of care and education.
• Engage with parents and carers to build strong partnerships and support children’s needs.
• Adhere to all safeguarding policies, health and safety regulations, and nursery procedures.

• Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education or equivalent.
• Previous experience working in a nursery or early years setting.
• Strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team.
• Passion for fostering children’s development and learning.
• Up-to-date DBS check and eligibility to work in the UK.

• Employee Assistance Programme. We all have times in our life when we need a little extra support, which is why we’re working with Bupa to bring all of our employees a free, 24-hour confidential helpline service.
• Childcare discount.
• A unique Early Learning and Development programme for our children
• Less paperwork is involved, meaning that you can spend more time with the children
• Use of tablets that are linked to our bespoke 'Parent App', giving instant messages to and from parents about their child's day and development
• State-of-the-art technology, including a biometric entry system, an interactive screen for our Preschool children as well as our Parent App and tablets
• Excellent rates of pay (based on experience and qualification)
• Great career prospects
• You will be provided with a uniform if offered the job
• If you feel that you are looking for a challenge, or simply want to further your experience with the possibility of promotion and working your way up in a company, this is where you should apply!