Nursery Early Years Practitioner
Location: March, PE15 9NT
Pay: £12.71 – £13.00 per hour
Hours: Minimum 30 hours per week | 3-4 days per week
Do you enjoy helping young children grow, learn, and explore the world around them? Do you take pride in supporting early development and celebrating everyday achievements? If so, we would love to welcome you to our friendly and supportive nursery team in March.
Your Role
As an Early Years Practitioner, you will play a key role in creating a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment where children feel confident and supported. Your responsibilities will include:
- Creating a fun, safe, and stimulating setting where children can thrive
- Planning and delivering play-based learning activities in line with the EYFS
- Acting as a Key Person and building strong, positive relationships with children and families
- Observing, recording, and supporting each child’s individual development
- Supporting and encouraging junior team members
- Working closely with Room Leaders and Heads of Unit to maintain high standards
- Following all safeguarding, health and safety, and nursery policies at all times
What You’ll Receive
We believe a supported team creates the best outcomes for children. In return, we offer:
- Wellbeing support, including up to 6 free counselling sessions per year and a 24/7 helpline
- Everyday discounts, with up to 20% cashback at supermarkets, shops, and cinemas
- Cinema discounts of up to 40% off tickets
- Annual leave entitlement that increases with length of service
- Childcare discounts of 40% for management roles and 25% for all other staff
- Ongoing CPD and access to an online training portal
- A supportive and inclusive workplace where you are valued and encouraged
What We’re Looking For
- Level 2 qualification or above in Early Years or Childcare (CACHE, NVQ, or equivalent)
- Previous experience in an early years setting is desirable, but we welcome applications from newly qualified practitioners and those looking to develop their career
- A good understanding of the EYFS framework and safeguarding requirements
- A caring, positive, and nurturing approach
- Strong communication skills and a team-focused mindset
- DBS, Paediatric First Aid, and Safeguarding training, or willingness to obtain
Ready to Apply?
If you are looking for a role where your passion for early years really matters, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now or contact our recruitment team on 01945 589867 to find out more.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: £12.71-£13.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Childcare
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
Experience:
- Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Level 3 Childcare (required)
Work Location: In person
