Nursery Work, Jobs in Chester, Eng (with Salaries)

Nursery Practitioners
The Firs School —Chester
- Up to £26,624 a year
- Full-time
- Childcare
- In-person
- School
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Employee discount
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13d
Early Years Practitioner
Thrive Childcare and Education —Chester
- £13.65 - £14.00 an hour
- Part-time
- Childcare
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
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Preschool Assistant
Guilden Sutton Pre-School —Chester
- £12.71 an hour
- Monday to Friday
- Microsoft Word
- Preschool
- IT
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8d
Early Years Teacher
Stepping Stones —Chester
- From £28,000 a year
- Full-time
- Childcare
- Working with children
- Preschool
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12d
Apprentice Educator
Busy Bees —Chester
- £10.50 an hour
- Full-time
- Mentoring
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
Pre-school Manager
Dodleston Pre-school —Dodleston
- £17,350 a year
- Part-time
- Childcare
- Preschool
- In-person
- Free parking
Quick apply
10d
Nursery Practitioner Level 3
Busy Bees —Chester
- £13.90 an hour
- Part-time
- Childcare
- Working with children
- Organisational skills
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
5d
Nursery Assistant (part-time)
Little Stars (Deeside) LTD —Deeside
- £10.00 - £13.01 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Childcare
- English
- In-person
- Flexible schedule
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14d
Early Years Practitioner - Lunch Cover
Bright Horizons —Chester
- £13.50 an hour
- Annual leave
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Nursery Assistant/Nursery Nurse
The Highway Day Nursery —Deeside
- £12.30 - £13.85 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- In-person
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Pre-School Room Leader
Little Learners nursery —Chester
- £30,498 - £31,000 a year
- Full-time
- Childcare
- English
- Working with children
- Free parking
- Flexitime
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Nursery Assistant - (mid day support)
Little Stars Deeside LTD —Deeside
- £10.00 - £13.01 an hour
- Part-time
- Childcare
- Working with children
- In-person
Quick apply
7d
Early Years Educator
Stepping Stones —Blacon
- Up to £13.50 an hour
- Full-time
- Childcare
- English
- Working with children
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Early Years Educator - Kids Planet Chester
Kids Planet Day Nurseries —Littleton
- £26,758 - £27,050 a year
- Full-time
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10d
Trainee Nursery Assistant
Little Stars (Deeside) LTD —Deeside
- £10.00 - £12.71 an hour
- Full-time
- Childcare
- English
- Working with children
- Free parking
Quick apply
14d
Supply Early Years Educator - Kids Planet Chester
Kids Planet Day Nurseries —Littleton
- £10.90 - £12.96 an hour
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10d
Nursery Room Leader
Busy Bees —Chester
- £14.35 an hour
- Full-time
- Supervising experience
- Organisational skills
- Leadership
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
5d
Nursery Nurse
Sunray Day Care Nursery Ltd —Mold
- Up to £13.26 an hour
- Full-time
- Childcare
- Teaching
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
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6d
Nursery Nurse
Little Stars (Deeside) LTD —Deeside
- From £13.01 an hour
- Full-time
- Childcare
- In-person
- Teaching
- Employee discount
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14d
Nursery Practitioner Leve 2/3
Rise and Shine Day Nursery- MOLD —Mold
- £9 - £13 an hour
- Overtime
- Childcare
- In-person
- Communication skills
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Nursery Practitioners

The Firs School
Chester

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
Up to £26,624 a year
13 days ago

Benefits

Health & wellbeing programme
Additional leave
Discounted or free food
Company pension
Employee discount
Life insurance
Sick pay
On-site parking

Qualifications

Childcare
Early childhood education
Toddler care
NVQ
Paediatric First Aid Certification
Nursery experience

Full job description

Hello!

Our wonderful children are looking for fun, energetic practitioners who would love to join in with our messy play, outdoor adventures and cosy story times. We are so excited to show you our lovely learning spaces, which are always filled with laughter, singing and dancing!

This is a fantastic opportunity to join our fabulous, family-focused team in our lovely little nursery, set within the beautiful grounds of The Firs Independent School in Chester.

We are currently recruiting for two full-time Nursery Practitioners:

1. Under 2's Nursery Practitioner

You will work alongside our experienced Room Leaders in our Willows and Saplings rooms, supporting our babies and youngest children. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys building close, nurturing relationships with children and their families during these important early years.

Hours:

40 hours per week 7.45am to 6.15pm
Normally worked over 4 days, Monday to Friday
51 weeks per year

2. Nursery Practitioner

This varied role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with children of all ages. You will provide support across all rooms, covering staff holidays, days off and absences, helping to maintain consistency and high-quality care throughout the nursery.

Hours:

8.30am – 5.00pm
5 days per week, Monday to Friday
51 weeks per year

What We’re Looking For

About You

Applicants must hold a minimum Level 2 Early Years qualification (Level 3 preferred). Up-to-date Paediatric First Aid, Child Protection and Food Hygiene certificates would be advantageous.

For the Under 2's Practitioner role, experience working with babies and toddlers is desirable but not essential if you are enthusiastic, caring and keen to learn.

For the Nursery Practitioner role, confidence in adapting to different age groups and working flexibly across the nursery would be beneficial.

We Can Offer You

A welcoming and supportive team
Happy, enthusiastic children who love to learn
A strong emphasis on outdoor learning and child-led exploration
Opportunities for professional development and training
A warm and inclusive working environment where your ideas are valued

If you are an inspiring Practitioner who loves storytelling, messy play, outdoor adventures, and helping children flourish, we would love to hear from you!

What We Offer

Company pension
Health & wellbeing programme
Life insurance
On-site parking
Sick pay
Additional holidays beyond the legal requirements
Discounted meals
A truly supportive team environment

Fir Cones and The Firs Independent School are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to satisfactory application, interview, trial sessions and Enhanced DBS check. This role involves regulated activity and it is an offence for anyone barred from working with children to apply.

Job Role

Purpose of Post

To ensure a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for all children in their care.
To have specific training/knowledge of working with toddlers and children of two years old in order to support their individual needs.
To give support to other team members within their immediate room and the wider nursery.
To work as part of a team in order to provide an enabling environment in which all individual children can play, learn and develop.

Main duties

To use specific training/knowledge of working with toddlers and children over two years old to support all children’s individual needs.
To support the team members to have the specific knowledge and skills required to work effectively with children of this age.
Formulate and operate a programme of activities that meet the individual needs and interests of children in your area in conjunction with other team members and the Manager
To keep records of your key children’s development and learning journeys, share this with parents, carers and other key adults in the child’s life.
Support all team members with the early identification and intervention for children with possible special needs and give physical, emotional, intellectual guidance as appropriate.
Undertake appropriate supervision meetings/processes.
Feed into appraisals, target and nursery operations as deemed appropriate by the Manager
Support new team members through inductions in partnership with the Manager
Ensure all record keeping is accurate and up-to-date within your designated area, including learning journeys of all children in your room, sleep charts, accident forms, daily record sheets and any other forms/records required for the child’s welfare, learning and development.
Ensure room checks and outdoor checks are conducted in line with nursery procedures.
Liaise with and support parents and other family members
Liaise with the local authority and other professionals associated with the nursery
To be involved in out of working hours activities e.g. training, monthly staff meetings, parents evening, fundraising events etc.
Undertake certain domestic jobs within the nursery, e.g. preparation of snack meals, cleansing of equipment and such other duties and responsibilities of equivalent nature as may be determined from time to time by the Manager
Read, understand and adhere to all policies relevant to your role as deemed appropriate by the Manger. Support team members to do the same and ensure all policies and procedures are followed.
To ensure good standards of safety, hygiene and cleanliness are maintained at all times and be responsible for the health and safety standards appropriate to the needs of young children.
Ensure someone known and agreed by the nursery and parent collects each child

Specific childcare tasks

To support and facilitate the preparation and completion of activities to suit each individual child’s stage of development and interests
To ensure that mealtimes are a time of pleasant social sharing
Changing children as required
To develop and maintain strong partnerships and communications with parents/carers to facilitate day-to-day caring and early learning needs
To ensure the provision of a high-quality environment to meet the needs of individual children regardless of any disabilities, family backgrounds or medical history
To be aware of the high profile of the nursery and ensure all staff uphold its standards at all times, both within work hours and outside.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to £26,624.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave
Company pension
Discounted or free food
Employee discount
Health & wellbeing programme
Life insurance
On-site parking
Sick pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

Chester CH2 2HJ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

Do you have at least level 2 NVQ in childcare or equivalent?

Work Location: In person

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