Happy Hello!
HTP is one of the most talked-about, forward-thinking Childcare companies in the area — and we’re only just getting started.
If you want to be part of something exciting, evolving, and genuinely different — you have just found your place.
THE ROLE: Level 3 Qualified Nursery Practitioner @ Shinfield, Reading
WHAT’S CHANGED?
We didn’t just open a nursery — we built a culture.
In the past year alone, we’ve delivered:
- A real RAF Chinook helicopter landing experience - the first of its kind in the UK
- Live experiences like music performances & themed learning days
- A growing allotment & outdoor learning programme with Outdoor Mandy
- A developing planetarium project
This is childcare… but not as you know it.
WHAT WE BELIEVE
No outdated systems. No tick box culture here!
We focus on:
- Real-life experiences
- Food education & healthy living
- The power of collaboration
- Emotionally intelligent teaching
- Solid amount of annual holidays (38 days)
- A team culture with zero gossip, zero cliques, and high standards
Our mission is simple:
Building Healthy Minds, Tummies & Communities = Happy children.
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING
- Creating meaningful, engaging learning experiences (not just supervision)
- Supporting children’s development through play, routine, and care
- Building strong relationships with children, families, and your team
- Bringing ideas, creativity, and energy into the room
- Being part of a setting that is constantly improving and evolving
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
- Level 3 Early Years Qualification (essential)
- Someone warm, proactive, and great with children
- A team player with positive energy
- Someone who wants to grow, not just “do a job”
- A good human — first and foremost
Experience helps.
But attitude and heart matter more.
WHAT YOU GET
- 30 days holiday + bank holidays (for a fulltime role)
- Fresh, healthy meals, every day
- Real career progression in a fast-growing setting - what are your goals? We will help you achieve them.
- A leadership team that actually cares about your wellbeing
- A ton of fun!!
FINAL WORD
If you’ve worked in nurseries before, you’ll know…
they’re not all built the same.
This one isn’t.
If you want to be part of something that’s raising the standard — and having a lot of fun doing it — we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now or message us for a friendly chat.
Happy Trails Play
HTP are committed to the safeguarding and wellbeing of children - as such extensive background checks are conducted including character references, previous childcare employer references & dbs enhanced checks are conducted prior to being able to start with us.
Pay: £13.25-£14.75 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Childcare
- Company events
- Discounted or free food
- Employee mentoring programme
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Referral programme
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (required)
Experience:
- Nursery: 2 years (required)
Language:
Licence/Certification:
- Level 3 Childcare Qualification (required)
Location:
- Arborfield RG2 9DY (required)
Work Location: In person
