Nursery Practitioner

Nursery Practitioner

Hours

To Be Negotiated

Location

Herriard Green

Salary

Competitive, dependent on experience and qualifications

Are you passionate about creating awe and wonder for young children? Do you believe in slowing down childhood and nurturing curiosity through meaningful play and authentic experiences?

We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic, and creative Nursery Practitioner to join our welcoming team at Little meadows Nursery, a setting inspired by the The Curiosity Approach.

Our nursery environment is thoughtfully designed to inspire imagination, independence, and exploration, using natural resources, open-ended play opportunities, and child-led learning experiences.

What We Offer

Negotiable working hours to support work-life balance

A supportive and friendly team environment

Ongoing professional development opportunities

A beautiful, curiosity-inspired learning environment

Opportunities to contribute ideas and creativity to the setting

Pension scheme and holiday entitlement

The Role

As a Nursery Practitioner, you will

Provide high-quality care and education for children aged 2 - 5 years

Create engaging, nurturing, and enabling environments

Support children’s curiosity, creativity, and independence

Build strong partnerships with parents and carers

Observe, assess, and plan in line with the EYFS

Work collaboratively as part of a passionate team

Ensure safeguarding and wellbeing are always prioritised

We

Are Looking For Someone Who

Holds a relevant Level 3 childcare qualification

Has a genuine passion for early years education

Understands or is interested in the Curiosity Approach ethos

Is warm, patient, and enthusiastic

Has excellent communication and teamwork skills

Is committed to creating magical childhood experiences

Experience within an early years setting is preferred, but we also welcome practitioners who are eager to learn and grow within our approach.

To Apply

Please send your CV and a short cover letter telling us why you would love to join our nursery to: admin@littlemeadowsnursery.co.uk

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references.