Where Passion Meets Purpose
Join Our Team as a Nursery Practitioner
Location: Greenford, Hayes, Norwood Green, Perivale
Salary: Up to £24,000 per annum
Hours: 40 hours per week, shifts from 8am-5pm or 9am-6pm
About Us
Peapods Early Learning Centre operates a group of five children’s day nurseries within a 5-mile radius, serving the communities of Greenford, Norwood Green, Hayes, and Perivale. Each of our nurseries is rated ‘Good,’ and we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional outcomes for the children in our care. Our unique approach to early childhood education is grounded in core values that help children learn through fun, engaging characters, ensuring that their early learning experience is both effective and enjoyable. We are passionate about professional development and offer robust training plans tailored to individual needs, focusing on preparing children for a successful transition to school.
About the Role
As a Nursery Practitioner at Peapods, you will work with children aged 0-5, creating activities that align with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework. Your role is to inspire and engage children, using imaginative resources to support their learning and development. You’ll provide a safe and nurturing environment where children can develop their social, communication, and motor skills. A key focus will be preparing children for their transition to primary school.
Key Responsibilities
- Stimulate and motivate children’s learning through engaging experiences.
- Provide pastoral care and create a secure learning environment.
- Support the development of children’s personal, social, language, and physical coordination skills.
- Develop and use visual aids and other teaching resources.
- Encourage creativity and curiosity through stories, songs, games, and imaginative play.
- Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, nursery nurses, and volunteers to plan activities both indoors and outdoors.
- Maintain strong relationships with parents and share insights on their child’s progress.
- Observe, assess, and record each child’s development.
- Ensure health and safety standards are met during all activities.
- Stay updated with curriculum changes and best practices.
What We’re Looking For
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
- A genuine love and respect for children.
- Excellent communication and listening skills.
- Strong organizational skills to plan and adapt activities based on children’s needs.
- The ability to inspire and engage young children.
- Energy, resourcefulness, patience, and a nurturing nature.
- An understanding of children’s needs and emotions.
- The ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- A good sense of humour and the ability to maintain perspective.
- A proactive, can-do attitude.
- Proficiency in written and spoken English.
Our Culture
At Peapods, we foster a positive and supportive workplace culture where our team members are encouraged to grow and succeed. We value teamwork, passion, honesty, and flexibility, and we’re committed to being excellent role models for both our peers and the children in our care. Staff members enjoy clear pathways for progression within the organization, allowing them to continually develop their skills and careers.
Benefits
- Ongoing mentoring and support, with regular one-on-one sessions with your line manager to discuss progress and development.
- Access to training, both online and in-person.
- A supportive and caring work environment where decisions are made for the right reasons.
- Plus up to 20% discounts and incentives using BlackHawk extras on selected stores outlets like Boots, Morrisons, Superdry and a lot more.
If you’re excited about the opportunity to join Peapods Early Learning Centre as a Nursery Practitioner, we’d love to hear from you. To apply, please submit your CV to our email: info@peapodselc.co.uk
