Nursery Practitioner

Job Description

Nursery Practitioner – Baby & Toddler Room

Up to £31,900 per annum | 40 Hours Per Week

Good Ofsted Rating | Excellent Benefits Package

Become part of a nursery where the earliest years are filled with warmth, discovery, and meaningful learning experiences.

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Level 2 or Level 3 Nursery Practitioner to join the Baby & Toddler Room within a Good Ofsted-rated nursery. This high-quality setting is located in a lovely area and is known for its welcoming atmosphere, supportive culture, and experienced leadership team who are committed to helping both children and practitioners thrive.

The nursery offers bright, spacious learning environments where babies and toddlers are encouraged to explore, build confidence, and develop at their own pace. Outside, children enjoy a large, well-equipped garden complete with a vegetable patch, providing opportunities to discover nature, develop physical skills, and enjoy hands-on learning every day.

What We're Looking For

• Full and relevant Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification
• Previous experience working within a nursery or early years setting
• Experience working with babies or toddlers is desirable
• Good understanding of the EYFS framework
• Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• A warm, caring, and child-centred approach to childcare

What's On Offer

• Long service awards
• Additional day off for your birthday
• Heavily discounted childcare
• Generous pension scheme
• Refreshments provided
• Life insurance
• Competitive annual leave package
• Wellbeing programme
• Supportive management team
• Excellent opportunities for training, development, and career progression

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality care and education in line with the EYFS framework
• Support the learning and development of babies and toddlers through engaging, play-based experiences
• Create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment where children feel secure and valued
• Make full use of the nursery's spacious indoor environments and outdoor garden to support children's development
• Observe, assess, and monitor children's progress
• Build positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues
• Maintain safeguarding, health & safety, and nursery standards at all times

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements, including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and verification of the right to work in the UK, in line with safeguarding responsibilities.

Reference: WILL186936/JC

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