Early Years Practitioner – Join the Nanny Bears Family at Buckfastleigh
We are excited to be looking for passionate and caring Early Years Practitioners to join our growing Nanny Bears family.
We are seeking qualified practitioners with a minimum Level 2 Childcare qualification and experience in a similar role. Contracts are available for between 24 and 25.5 hours per week, working days of Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday.
About Nanny Bears
At Nanny Bears, our vision is to create small, homely nursery settings in beautiful rural locations, where children can experience both nature and nurture every day. Our setting in Buckfastleigh reflects our unique ethos of "Caring for your child as if they were one of our own" within a warm, Hygge-inspired environment.
We believe that happy, supported staff create the very best experiences for children, which is why we work hard to ensure our team feels valued, respected and part of the family.
Your Family is Our Family
We understand that life can be unpredictable, and we strive to support our team members through both personal and professional challenges.
Your Wellbeing Matters
Your wellbeing is incredibly important to us. We offer:
- Regular social events and team-building activities
- Wellbeing baskets in each nursery
- Access to free counselling and support services
Grow With Us
We are committed to helping our team develop and thrive through ongoing training, development opportunities and career progression.
A Family Culture
Loyalty, kindness and teamwork are at the heart of everything we do. We genuinely care about our staff and will always go the extra mile to support one another.
About You
We would love to hear from you if you:
- Hold a full and relevant Level 2 (or above) Childcare qualification
- Have previous experience in a similar role
- Are passionate about supporting children's learning and development
- Have a good understanding of child development and the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
- Are confident in supporting high-quality teaching and learning experiences
- Have strong written and verbal communication skills
- Understand safeguarding responsibilities and best practice
- Enjoy working as part of a supportive, close-knit team
- Can use your initiative to create engaging and inspiring activities
- Bring positivity, enthusiasm and a genuine love of working with children
Interested?
For a full job description or to request an application form, please contact us via the email address provided.
Nanny Bears Childcare Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check.
Any information provided by applicants who do not progress beyond the initial screening stage will be securely destroyed in accordance with GDPR requirements.
Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Pay: £14.06 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Experience:
- Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
