Join Our Nursery Family as a Level 3–6 Early Years Practitioner!
Are you a nurturing, enthusiastic, and motivated Early Years Practitioner ready for your next exciting chapter?
At Stepping Stones Day Nursery, we are entering a truly special period of growth and development. As we expand our existing Sprowston provision in partnership with Sparhawk Infant and Nursery School - welcoming younger children and increasing our spaces - we are creating even more opportunities, enriching environments, and magical beginnings for the children and families we support. Alongside this, we continue to grow and strengthen our much-loved Spixworth setting, making this a wonderfully exciting time to become part of our nursery family.
We are currently welcoming applications for positions available now at our Spixworth nursery, as well as roles starting in September at our expanding Sprowston provision. This post is for a full time position consisting of 5 days per week
Are you ready to help our youngest learners take their very first steps with confidence - sparking curiosity, building security, and nurturing a lifelong love of learning as they begin to explore the world around them?
We are looking for a caring and dedicated Level 3 (or above) qualified practitioner to join our team, supporting children as they learn, grow, and flourish. This is a unique opportunity to be part of an evolving setting, where you can help shape inspiring environments and play a meaningful role in building strong foundations during the most important stage of a child’s development.
At Stepping Stones, we believe in creating a safe, stimulating, and joyful environment where every child can thrive - emotionally, socially, and academically. Could you be the person to help make each milestone truly magical?
♥ What We’re Looking For ♥
We’d love to hear from you if you are:
- Experienced in supporting children across all developmental stages.
- Confident with the EYFS framework, tailoring learning to each child’s needs and interests.
- Creative and playful, delivering activities that spark curiosity, imagination, and independence.
- Committed to safeguarding and wellbeing, ensuring every child feels safe, included, and valued.
- Able to build positive partnerships with parents, keeping them informed and reassured.
- Enthusiastic, reliable, and proactive – a true team player with a smile!
★ Your Role & Responsibilities ★
As a Nursery Practitioner, you will:
- Take on Key Person responsibilities, observing, assessing, and celebrating each child’s progress.
- Be actively involved in planning and delivering inspiring EYFS-based learning experiences.
- Work closely with colleagues, children, and families to provide the very best care and education.
- Celebrate diversity and inclusion, supporting children with SEN and additional needs.
- Create a nurturing environment where children can grow in confidence, independence, and resilience.
- Contribute to the smooth running of the nursery, ensuring safety, organisation, and a positive atmosphere.
☺ What We Offer You ☺
At Stepping Stones, we value and support our staff — after all, you’re at the heart of everything we do!
- Competitive pay (permanent contract)
- Closed for 2 weeks over Christmas (aligned with Norfolk County Council school calendar).
- No parking charges.
- Staff days out & “treat days”.
- Career progression opportunities.
- Ongoing training & professional development.
- Workplace pension scheme
- Working hours between 8.00am-6.00pm with some 7.30am starts and 6.00pm finishes required each week
✔ Essential Requirements ✔
- Full & relevant Early Years Level 3 qualification (or above).
- Completion of Introduction to Safeguarding, Paediatric First Aid, Food Hygiene, Food Allergen and COSHH training as a minimum - these training courses will be provided by us
- Willingness to undertake further training to support and enhance your own professional development to support the children we work for
- Enhanced DBS check (with subscription to the Update Service) - the first year is provided by us
- Genuine passion for early years education and supporting young children.
➡ Why Join Us? ➡
At Stepping Stones, we’re more than just a nursery — we’re a community. Our ethos is built on kindness, creativity, and curiosity, with every child’s unique journey celebrated and supported. As part of our team, you’ll not only make a difference in children’s lives, but you’ll also be supported, appreciated, and encouraged to grow in your own career.
To find out more about us and to find our application form, visit: www.steppingstonesdaynursery.org/careers
If this sounds like the perfect fit for you, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today and take the next step in your Early Years journey with us.
All job opportunities at Stepping Stones Day Nursery are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (under the Exemptions Order) due to the nature of our business.
Rigorous recruitment checks are carried out and successful applicants will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and Update Service sign up.
Short listed candidate/s will be asked about relevant criminal records as part of pre-recruitment checks. If a relevant criminal record is disclosed, we will ensure an open and fair discussion takes place before making a final offer. Failure to disclose information that is then later revealed on a DBS check (criminal record check) could lead to withdrawal of an offer of employment. After receiving the DBS check, we will discuss any matters revealed that have not been previously addressed, before reconsidering the conditional offer of employment.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £13.40 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
Application question(s):
- Please state the full title of your Early Years qualification as stated on your certificate.
- Please indicate if you are interested in a position at our Spixworth or Sprowston nursery
Work Location: In person
