Safeguarding Statement
New Beginnings is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and barred-list check. We follow safer recruitment practices.
About Us
We are a growing group of nurseries dedicated to providing a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment where children can thrive. Our ethos is rooted in curiosity, creativity, and a genuine passion for early childhood education.
About the Role
We are seeking a caring, skilled, and reflective Early Years Practitioner to help deliver high-quality care and education for children in our setting. You will be a positive role model, build strong relationships with children and families, and contribute to a safe, inspiring environment that supports every child’s learning and development.
Job Summary
We are seeking a caring, dedicated, and enthusiastic Early Years Practitioner to join our nursery team. The successful candidate will support the delivery of high-quality care and education for children, helping to create a safe, nurturing, inclusive, and stimulating environment where every child can learn, develop, and thrive.
You will work closely with the room team, children, parents/carers, and senior staff to support children’s individual needs, follow the EYFS framework, contribute to observations and planning, and uphold high standards of safeguarding, health and safety, and professional practice.
Key Responsibilities
- Be a consistent key person, building warm, professional relationships with children and parents/carers.
- Help create safe, engaging, and enabling indoor and outdoor environments that encourage curiosity, independence, creativity, and confidence.
- Plan, deliver, and evaluate age-appropriate, play-based learning in line with the EYFS, our curriculum, and children’s next steps/interests.
- Make accurate observations and assessments, contributing to children’s learning journeys and progress tracking.
- Follow all safeguarding, child protection, health and safety, hygiene, allergy, medication, and risk assessment procedures at all times.
- Support daily routines (mealtimes, sleep, toileting/nappy changing) with dignity and inclusion.
- Create enabling indoor/outdoor environments, ensuring high standards of presentation, accessibility, and safety.
- Work as part of the nursery team to maintain high standards of care, consistency, communication, and positive behaviour support.
- Build effective parent partnerships, sharing progress and strategies, and signposting support when needed.
- Attend staff meetings, supervision, training, and CPD opportunities to develop professional knowledge and improve outcomes for children.
- Support children with additional needs, including contributing to SEND strategies, individual support plans, and reasonable adjustments under the guidance of senior staff/SENCO.
Essential Requirements
- Level 3 Early Years qualification (or equivalent). Strong Level 2 applicants working towards Level 3 may be considered.
- Enhanced DBS clearance and the right to work in the UK.
- Sound knowledge of the EYFS, child development, and safeguarding.
- Experience working with children in an early years setting.
- Confident communication skills (written and verbal) and professional record-keeping.
- A proactive, caring approach with commitment to inclusion and equality.
- Willingness to support personal care and follow allergy/medical plans.
Desirable Skills and Experience
- Paediatric First Aid (training can be provided if not already held).
- Level 2 Food Safety (or willingness to complete).
- Experience with SEND strategies (e.g., PECS, Intensive Interaction, Makaton) and differentiated planning.
- Familiarity with digital learning journals and observations.
- Forest School interest/experience.
- A valid driving license (a plus).
Experience
- Strong background in early childhood education or related fields is highly desirable.
- Experience working directly with children in a nursery or similar environment is required.
- Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written, to effectively engage with staff, parents, and children.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary package.
- Free on-site parking and access to a bike-to-work scheme.
- Monthly Wellbeing Wednesday initiatives.
- A robust training and CPD budget to support professional growth.
- Opportunities to develop new skills such as Forest School, Makaton, or specialist training.
Commitment to Safeguarding and Inclusion
New Beginnings is committed to safeguarding all children and promoting an inclusive environment. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and celebrate diversity across our nurseries.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £19,890.00-£26,520.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
