About Us
At Eden Park Nursery, we provide a warm, nurturing, and inspiring environment where every child is encouraged to learn, grow, and thrive. We are committed to delivering high-quality early years education while creating a supportive workplace where our team can develop their skills and build rewarding careers.
The Opportunity
We are looking for enthusiastic, caring, and motivated individuals to join our nursery team.
Whether you are:
- A qualified Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years Practitioner,
- Currently studying towards an Early Years qualification,
- Or a volunteer looking to gain valuable hands-on experience in an early years setting,
we would love to hear from you.
This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside experienced practitioners, develop your confidence, and make a positive difference in the lives of young children.
To ensure the role is the right fit for both you and our team, all successful candidates will complete a 4-week probationary period, allowing you to become familiar with our nursery, routines, and values.
What We're Looking For
Essential
- A genuine passion for working with children.
- A positive, reliable, and caring attitude.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
- Willingness to complete an Enhanced DBS check.
For Qualified Practitioners
- A full and relevant Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification.
Training (can be provided where required)
- Paediatric First Aid.
- Level 2 Safeguarding.
- Level 2 Food Safety & Hygiene.
What We Offer
- Competitive hourly pay for qualified practitioners.
- Flexible working opportunities (term-time positions available).
- Ongoing professional development and free training.
- Supportive and experienced leadership team.
- Uniform provided where applicable.
- Valuable practical experience for students and volunteers looking to build a career in childcare.
Your Responsibilities
- Support children's learning, development, and wellbeing through engaging play and activities.
- Help create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment.
- Build positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.
- Follow safeguarding, health and safety, and nursery policies at all times.
- Support observations and children's learning records (where appropriate).
- Work collaboratively as part of the nursery team to provide outstanding care.
How to Apply
If you're passionate about giving children the very best start in life and would like to join the Eden Park Nursery team, we'd love to hear from you.
Please send your CV to [email protected] or call 0113 322 6533 for an informal chat about the opportunities available.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £12.71 per hour
Application question(s):
- Do you have any SENCO qualifications?
- How much notice do you need to give your current employer if you was to be selected for this role? Or when can you start?
Licence/Certification:
- Level 3 Certificate (required)
- Paedriatric First Aid Certificate (preferred)
Work Location: In person
