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Location

Walton on Thames, Surrey | United Kingdom

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Job description

Position: Early Years Practitioner, Full-Time

Salary: £22,000 - £28,000 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience)

Location: Walton-on-Thames, Surrey

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Reports to: Room Leader

We are looking for a full time, Level 2 or 3 qualified Practitioner to join our Early Years Team. The nursery follows the Montessori philosophy and ethos, encouraging independent learning through being able to make choices. The nursery is nestled in the heart of beautiful Walton-on-Thames.

What We Offer

Our benefits include, but are not limited to:

Competitive salary, with annual salary reviews

Discounted childcare of 25% for first child

Up to 30 days holiday per year, increasing with service

DoctorLine access, including 24/7 access to Virtual GP appointments, fitness programmes and mental health support

Huge variety of discounts across high street brands, utilities, and days out

Refer a Friend Bonus of £750

Access to a wide selection of training programmes, supporting your individual career path, with career development opportunities across our network of nurseries

* Free lunch provided daily for all staff! *

Working at our Nursery

Based in Walton-on-Thames in Surrey and established in 1994 under a different name, Walton Montessori is a full-time pre-school open for both girls and boys aged 3 months – 5 years old.

Walton Montessori Pre-School focusses on each child’s unique targets and encourages independent learning. The practitioners at Walton Montessori always strive to be the best and truly enjoy what they do. They are proud to offer the children a calm, safe environment where they are academically stimulated and nurtured to be the best versions of themselves.

Capacity: 56 Places
Rooms: 3 months to 2 years in a spacious, separated room and 2 to 5 years in the same room
Opening Times: 8:00 am to 6:00 pm, 50 weeks per year
About the Role

Plan, create, and implement engaging activities for children aged 3 months to 5 years.

Keep a record of children’s progress and reflect on learning practices.

Communicate to develop and maintain strong parent/carer partnerships.

Maintain high standards for safety, cleanliness, and hygiene, as well as following all child protection and safeguarding guidelines.

Provide support to other nursery staff members and work collaboratively with them.

About You

Full and Relevant Level 2 or 3 or above Early Years qualification (essential)

Previous experience working with children (ideally as a Nursery Nurse, Nursery Practitioner, Early Years Educator, Nursery Assistant or similar)

Enthusiasm for making learning fun and engaging for each child

Ability to use a variety of techniques to clearly and successfully communicate with both children and adults

Strong knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding, Child Protection, and the Early Years Framework.

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If you believe your skills align with what we're seeking, we encourage you to apply!

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the date advertised. Interviews will take place on a rolling basis, as applications are received.

Walton Montessori is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, as all new staff will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance, identity checks, qualification checks and employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps within employment, two satisfactory references and registration with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

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Salary

£22k - £28k per annum