Nursery Practitioner
Hours: To Be Negotiated
Location: Little Meadows Nursery, Herriard.
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience and qualifications
Are you passionate about creating awe and wonder for young children? Do you believe in slowing down childhood and nurturing curiosity through meaningful play and authentic experiences?
We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic, and creative Nursery Practitioner to join our welcoming team at [Nursery Name], a setting inspired by the The Curiosity Approach.
Our nursery environment is thoughtfully designed to inspire imagination, independence, and exploration, using natural resources, open-ended play opportunities, and child-led learning experiences.
What We Offer
Negotiable working hours to support work-life balance
A supportive and friendly team environment
Ongoing professional development opportunities
A beautiful, curiosity-inspired learning environment
Opportunities to contribute ideas and creativity to the setting
Pension scheme and holiday entitlement
The Role
As a Nursery Practitioner, you will:
Provide high-quality care and education for children aged 2 - 5
Create engaging, nurturing, and enabling environments
Support children’s curiosity, creativity, and independence
Build strong partnerships with parents and carers
Observe, assess, and plan in line with the EYFS
Work collaboratively as part of a passionate team
Ensure safeguarding and wellbeing are always prioritised
We Are Looking For Someone Who:
Holds a relevant Level 3 childcare qualification (or equivalent)
Has a genuine passion for early years education
Understands or is interested in the Curiosity Approach ethos
Is warm, patient, and enthusiastic
Has excellent communication and teamwork skills
Is committed to creating magical childhood experiences
Experience within an early years setting is preferred, but we also welcome practitioners who are eager to learn and grow within our approach.
To Apply
Please send your CV and a short cover letter telling us why you would love to join our nursery to: [email protected]
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references.
Nursery Assistant - Person Specification
Essential
Skills, aptitude, knowledge and experience
- Enthusiasm for working with young children
- An interest in the care, learning and
development of young children
- A commitment to the provision of high quality
childcare
- A positive approach to learning and gaining new
skills through teamwork and training opportunities
- Childcare Qualification of Level 3 or above
Personal qualities
- Good organisational, record keeping and planning skills
- Punctuality
- Excellent communication skills, with children,
colleagues, advisors and parents/carers
- Patience
- Reliability and trustworthiness
- A positive approach to inclusive practice, with children and colleagues
Qualifications
- A positive approach to completing relevant short courses and qualifications
- Some understanding of the importance of Health & Safety and Food Hygiene in the workplace
- Completion of a recognised Level 2 Childcare qualification, e.g. Level 2 Certificate for the Children & Young People’s Workforce or Children’s Care, Learning and Development
Desirable
Skills, aptitude, knowledge and experience
- Previous experience of caring for, or working with children in a voluntary or paid capacity
- An understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage
- Knowledge of the National Standards for the
regulation of Childcare provision
- Flexibility – occasionally working hours might be changed, e.g. if the setting hosts a Parent’s Evening
- Able to work in small teams
Personal qualities
- Flexibility – occasionally working hours might be changed, e.g. if the setting hosts a Parent’s Evening
- Able to work in small teams
Qualifications
- Completion of Safeguarding Awareness course (Level 3)
- Health & Safety certificate
- First Aid certificate
Completion of other relevant courses
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From £12.71 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Free parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Basingstoke RG25 2PD: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (required)
Experience:
- Nursery: 1 year (preferred)
- Nursery experience: 1 year (preferred)
- Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
- Management: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
