Job Description:
Job Summary
We are seeking a Level 2/3 Qualified or above EYFS Nursery Practitioner to join our team at our vibrant nursery in the heart of our community.
The role will be primarily working with our under 3 children.
The successful candidate will play a crucial role in providing high-quality care and education to young children and will be highly motivated, organised, with the ability to work under pressure and as part of a team.
Responsibilities
- Provide and support engaging and stimulating activities for children in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework
- Communicate effectively with children, parents and colleagues,
- Implement effective childcare practices to ensure the well-being and development of each child
Experience
- Previous experience working in an Early Years Setting.
- Demonstrated ability to engage and interact positively with children
- Qualifications in Early Childhood Education or equivalent are preferred.
- Communicate effectively with children, parents and colleagues,
- Implement effective childcare practices to ensure the well-being and development of each child
- Childcare: 1 year (required)
- Nursery : 2 years (preferred)
- Good communication skills in English, both verbal and written
Qualifications
Level 2/3 Qualified or above EYFS Nursery Practitioner
- (Not essential but preferred) Valid driving licence is desirable for roles involving travel between sites or community activities
- Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Free uniform
Paediatric First Aid (preferred)
Current DBS (preferred)
Additional training and qualification can be completed at the setting for further development.
As part of our Safer Recruitment process this position requires a criminal records check DBS Check)
Applicants will be asked to provide the details of at least two referees and check references as part of your vetting checks before employment. In line with The Department for Education’s (DfE’s) statutory guidance for early years providers advises that references should be obtained directly from the applicant’s current employer, training provider or education setting and come from a senior person with appropriate authority (DfE, 2025).
And ask about the candidate’s suitability to work with children and young people.
Benefits:
Pay: From £12.71 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee mentoring programme
- Transport links
Work Location: In person
