Kiddie Capers Childcare

Qualified Nursery Practitioner - Ardingly

Kiddie Capers Childcare  •  Onsite  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

Where little moments make big futures. Be part of a team that helps children discover the world around them through play, creativity, and hands-on experiences. You’ll work in a welcoming, supportive environment where your ideas are heard, your professional development is supported, and your work truly makes an impact.

We are looking for a Nursery Practitioner to join our team and our Kiddie Capers Childcare Ardingly setting. In this role, you will deliver high-quality care and Early Years education for young children. Working as part of a supportive team, you will help create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive. You will follow the EYFS framework to support children’s individual development and build strong relationships with both families and colleagues.

Salary & Hours:

Up to £31,096.00 per annum

30-40 hours Monday-Friday

Responsibilities

  • Provide immediate care for every child and deliver engaging, age-appropriate activities
  • Act as a key person, monitoring and recording children’s progress
  • Maintain up-to-date Learning Journeys and individual planning
  • Support personal care, hygiene, and mealtimes
  • Promote positive relationships with children, parents, and staff
  • Follow safeguarding procedures and monitor child wellbeing
  • Ensure the room is clean, safe, and well-resourced
  • Work in partnership with parents, carers, and external agencies
  • Encourage free flow play to support independence and confidence
  • Participate in training and ongoing professional development

Requirements

  • A minimum of level 2 qualification in Early Years Education or equivalent
  • Experience of working in a childcare setting
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

Benefits

  • 30 days holiday, including bank holidays plus increased holiday allowance with length of service
  • A dedicated “Me Day” to celebrate a birthday, anniversary, or simply to put yourself first
  • Company Sick Pay
  • Discounts across retail, leisure and utilities
  • Termly Employee Appreciation Incentives
  • Wellbeing support, including an Employee Assistance Programme
  • Discounted childcare across all our sites
  • Development opportunities in a rapidly growing company
Kiddie Capers Childcare

About Kiddie Capers Childcare

Kiddie Capers Childcare are a growing, Mid-Sussex group, with multiple Nurseries & Preschools. We are owned and operated by two local families. At Kiddie Capers we give our children a safe, happy, and creative environment where they are inspired and encouraged to develop new ideas and interests. We value their uniqueness and recognise their individual learning needs, so that they can grow in confidence and independence in preparation not only for school, but for life. Our stimulating learning conditions and challenging curriculum ensures each child achieves their full potential. We create a caring ethos, where we encourage respect for each other and for the environment, whilst adding to the life and well-being of our local community. Our strong partnerships with families and the wider local community, creates an open and welcoming surrounding that promotes equality and values diversity.

Industry
Education & Training
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Haywards Heath, GB
Year Founded
2018
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