Nursery Practitioner

Nursery Practitioner

£14.00–£15.00 per hour | Level 2 or Level 3 | Full Time | 40 Hours per Week

Great nurseries don't just care for children - they create experiences that children look forward to every single day.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Level 2 or Level 3 Nursery Practitioner to join a welcoming nursery where every aspect of the day is designed to create a seamless, enjoyable, and enriching experience for children and their families. From the moment children arrive until it's time to head home, the focus is on making every day full of learning, laughter, and discovery.

The nursery provides engaging, child-centred environments where children are encouraged to become confident, independent learners through play. One of the setting's standout features is its large outdoor garden, complete with exciting play equipment that inspires adventure, imagination, and physical development.

What We’re Looking For

• Full and relevant Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification.
• Previous experience working within an early years setting.
• Good knowledge of the EYFS framework and safeguarding requirements.
• A caring, enthusiastic, and child-centred approach.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• A genuine passion for supporting children to learn through play and exploration.

What’s On Offer

• £14.00–£15.00 per hour
• 40-hour permanent contract
• Day off on your birthday
• Sick pay scheme
• Discounted childcare
• Healthcare and wellbeing support
• Pension scheme
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Benefits portal
• Opportunity to work in a nursery with fantastic outdoor learning facilities
• Supportive team with genuine opportunities for career progression

Nursery Practitioner Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality care and education in line with the EYFS framework.
• Create engaging, play-based learning experiences that support children's development.
• Encourage children's curiosity, confidence, and independence through indoor and outdoor activities.
• Make full use of the nursery's outdoor learning environment to enrich children's daily experiences.
• Build strong, positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
• Observe, assess, and record children's progress to support their individual learning journeys.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment.
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety, and nursery policies at all times.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements, including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and verification of the right to work in the UK, in line with safeguarding responsibilities.

Reference

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