Passionate about working with young children? Love creating fun, imaginative and meaningful experiences that help little ones learn and grow?
At Nurtured Childcare, we’re looking for a caring and enthusiastic Early Years Practitioner to join our team. If you’re someone who enjoys being a games maker, hug giver, singing partner, toilet buddy and trusted grown-up all rolled into one, we’d love to hear from you!
Early Years Practitioner
Salary: £12.71 per hour
Hours: 15 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 11am–2pm
Why Join Nurtured Childcare?
At Nurtured Childcare, we believe that early years should be full of curiosity, creativity, laughter and unforgettable experiences. Our practitioners play a huge role in helping children feel safe, confident and excited to explore the world around them.
You’ll be fully supported by experienced Room Leaders and Nursery Managers who understand the journey you’re on and are there to help you develop your skills and progress your early years career.
When you join us, you’ll become part of a team where your ideas, personality and passion can help make every day special for the children in our care.
The Role:
As an Early Years Practitioner, you’ll play a vital role in supporting the children in your care and creating an environment where they can learn, explore and flourish.
You’ll be one of the key people your children and their families rely on, building strong relationships and being there to offer guidance, reassurance and plenty of fun along the way.
You’ll have the opportunity to:
- Follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum and deliver care and education to the highest possible standards.
- Create magical learning experiences through play, creativity, singing, exploration and imagination.
- Build strong, nurturing relationships with your key children and their families.
- Encourage and support children to flourish in a stimulating and enabling environment.
- Document children’s experiences and development and provide meaningful feedback to parents and managers.
- Create a safe, caring and welcoming environment where families feel confident entrusting their children to you.
- Follow all safeguarding policies and procedures and report any concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Lead.
- Continue developing your early years knowledge and qualifications with support from experienced colleagues.
Every day is different, and you never quite know where your next adventure will take you – whether that’s exploring a fantasy world in the garden, singing at the top of your voices or answering the inevitable question of the day… “WHY?”
What We’re Looking For:
We’re looking for someone who brings warmth, patience, creativity and a genuine passion for helping young children learn and grow.
Essential
- Level 2 Early Years qualification.
- A caring, patient and nurturing approach.
- Ability to build positive relationships with children and families.
- Understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
- Commitment to safeguarding and child welfare.
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, children and parents.
- Willingness to learn and develop your early years career.
- Ability to be adaptable with working hours and start and finish times.
Our Values:
The people who thrive at Nurtured Childcare share our core values:
- Working together as one team
- Putting children at the heart of everything we do
- Supporting continuous learning and improvement
- Leading by example
- ️ Leading with kindness and compassion
- Creating exceptional experiences for children, families and colleagues
What We Can Offer You:
- Competitive pay of £12.71 per hour.
- Excellent local transport links and nearby parking.
- A recently renovated nursery environment.
- Support from experienced Room Leaders and Nursery Managers.
- Opportunities to gain additional early years qualifications.
- Ongoing training and development.
- The opportunity to attend our annual staff awards night.
- A supportive team where you can build a rewarding career in early years.
Ready to Join Us?
If you’re a caring and enthusiastic Early Years Practitioner looking for a rewarding opportunity where you can make a real difference to children every day, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and help us create magical early years experiences where children can learn, explore, laugh and grow!
