Overview

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At Bridges Day Nursery, our vision is to provide high-quality, safe, and nurturing early years care where children are supported to grow in confidence, curiosity, and independence.

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As a qualified early years practitioner, you will support children’s learning through play, exploration, and meaningful experiences, helping them to feel safe, valued, and confident.

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Bridges Day Nursery is built on a calm and welcoming environment, where every child is treated as an individual and given the opportunity to thrive. We follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), with a strong focus on learning through play, positive relationships, and rich early experiences.

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• Plan and carry out child initiated and adult led play activities supporting children’s individual needs and interests

• Provide play activities which encourage and promote children’s numeracy, literacy and language development

• Undertake the role of the key person to help children feel safe, secure and valued

• Carries out observations and use these effectively to understand the changing needs of their individual key children and plan for the interests in line with the early years foundation stage

• Carry out care routines such as nappy changing, toileting, hand washing and feeding routines with care, respect and compassion

• Work in partnership with other professionals, parents, colleagues and children to meet the individual needs of children

• Ensure the welfare, well-being and safety of children is promoted and report safeguarding issues and concerns to the person in charge

• Take an active role in seeking out continuous professional development opportunities during the apprentices programme and beyond

• Support children who are experiencing transitions such as moving to school or birth of a sibling, using your knowledge of the children to support them

• Take an active part in the completion of their apprenticeship, meeting deadlines set by their trainer assessor and working with the dedicated mentor to develop their knowledge, skills and behaviours

• Work in a non-discriminatory way to ensure all children have equal access to opportunities

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Key Duties

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• Plan and carry out child-initiated and adult-led activities to support children’s individual needs and interests

• Encourage children’s communication, language, literacy, and numeracy development

• Act as a key person, helping children feel secure and supported

• Complete observations and use these to plan next steps in learning

• Carry out daily care routines, including nappy changing, toileting, handwashing, and mealtimes, with care and respect

• Work in partnership with parents, colleagues, and other professionals

• Promote children’s welfare, wellbeing, and safety at all times

• Support children through transitions, such as moving rooms or starting school

• Take part in ongoing training and professional development

• Work in an inclusive and non-discriminatory way

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Responsibilities 

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• Provide high-quality care and education in line with the EYFS

• Build warm and trusting relationships with children and families

• Work effectively within your room team

• Maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming environment

• Follow all safeguarding and health and safety procedures

• Contribute positively to a supportive team culture

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About you

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• Level 3 qualification in Early Years (or equivalent)

• Experience working in a nursery or childcare setting

• Good understanding of child development and the EYFS

• Reliable, caring, and enthusiastic

• Passionate about giving children the best start in life

• Committed to safeguarding and promoting children’s wellbeing

• A driver is preferred due to our rural location, although we are within walking distance of Headcorn train station.

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What we offer

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• Up to £28,700 per year, depending on experience

• 20 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata)

• Opportunity to earn back Christmas closure days through good attendance

• Paid birthday off

• All training hours paid and supported

• Workplace pension scheme

• Free uniform

• Fresh meals provided

• On-site parking

• Regular supervision and management support

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*Applicants are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS check.