Job Title: Nursery Practitioner (Level 3)
Location: Little Treasures Nursery, Norton, Worcester
Salary: £13.68 per hour (£26,320 p.a. based on a full-time 37-hour week)
Hours: Permanent, full-time or part-time — 18.5, 27.75 or 37 hours per week, worked flexibly over 2, 3 or 4 days, Monday to Friday
Perks: Discounted childcare (up to 50%), free on-site parking, and every hour of your training paid in full!
About Us
Little Treasures Nursery in Norton, near Worcester, is a happy, homely setting caring for children aged 3 months to 4 years. With our Ofsted rating GOOD 2025, we pride ourselves on giving children a bright, attractive space to play and learn, and giving our team just as pleasant an environment to work in. As part of YMCA Worcestershire, we're guided by a Christian ethos of care, inclusion and community, and we back that up with free healthy snacks and hot drinks, a genuine work-life balance, and a friendly, approachable team who look out for each other.
Job Purpose
To provide a high standard of care, learning and development for children in our care, in line with the EYFS.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver a wide range of activities that meet the needs of every child, encouraging independent learning
- Build strong, trusted key-person relationships with children and their families
- Maintain high standards of hygiene, safety and wellbeing at all times
- Complete learning journeys, observations and progress reviews for your key children
- Work collaboratively as part of a warm, supportive team
- Attend one paid team meeting a month (evening, fully paid)
- Take part in ongoing training and professional development, all paid and timed to suit you
- Follow all safeguarding policies and procedures, and respond promptly to any concerns
Qualifications and Skills
- A relevant Level 3 childcare qualification (or equivalent)
- Good understanding of the EYFS and its principles
- Experience working with children aged 3 months to 4 years
- A genuine passion for early years, and for making every day brilliant for the children in your care
As this role involves regulated activity, it's subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Benefits
- Sick pay
- Employee wellbeing programme (Westfield Health)
- Enhanced employer pension contribution
- Paid training — every hour, no exceptions
- Annual leave can be taken any time of year
- Free on-site parking
- Free healthy snacks and hot drinks
- Discounted childcare (up to 50%)
- Uniform provided
- Friendly, approachable team
Application Questions
- What does "doing your best" look like to you in an early years setting?
- Tell us about a time you helped a child (or a colleague) have a brilliant day.
How to Apply
Send your CV and a short cover letter telling us why you'd be a great fit. For an informal chat, contact Verena Clark on 01905 356208.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent Work Location: In person
Pay: £13.68 per hour
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Bereavement leave
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
Application question(s):
- What does "doing your best" look like to you in an early years setting?
- Tell us about a time you helped a child (or a colleague) have a brilliant day.
- Do you have a relevant Level 3 childcare qualification (or equivalent)?
Work Location: In person
