Baby Room Practitioner

UCM Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

UCM Education in the United Kingdom is seeking a caring Baby Room Practitioner to join a nursery on a full-time, permanent basis. You will support babies’ early development in a warm, safe environment and work as a Key Person building attachments with families.

The role requires an Early Years qualification and prior experience with babies, with a solid understanding of EYFS, safeguarding, hygiene, and daily care.

Qualifications

• Experience working with babies in a nursery or similar setting.
• Understanding of safeguarding and nursery hygiene
• Knowledge of EYFS framework and milestones

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, warm, stimulating environment for babies.
• Act as a Key Person supporting individual needs.
• Plan and support age-appropriate activities aligned with EYFS.
• Observe children’s development and document milestones.
• Support daily routines including feeding, changing, and sleep.
• Assist with day-to-day running of the Baby Room.
• Build positive relationships with parents and carers.
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding and nursery practice

Skills

Early Years Practitioner

Baby care

EYFS knowledge

Communication with parents

Education

Early Years / Childcare qualification

Job description

Are you a caring and passionate Early Years Practitioner who loves supporting babies during their earliest stages of development?

We are recruiting for a dedicated Baby Room Practitioner to join a welcoming nursery setting on a full-time, permanent basis.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Early Years professional who enjoys creating a nurturing, stimulating environment where babies feel safe, secure, and supported. If you're passionate about early childhood development and building meaningful relationships with children and families, we'd love to hear from you!

You will be:

• Providing a safe, warm, and stimulating environment where babies can explore, learn, and develop.
• Acting as a Key Person, building secure attachments and supporting children's individual needs.
• Planning and supporting age-appropriate activities in line with the EYFS framework.
• Observing children's development and helping them achieve important early milestones.
• Supporting babies' daily routines, including feeding, changing, sleeping, and personal care.
• Assisting with the smooth day-to-day running of the Baby Room.
• Building positive relationships with parents, carers, and colleagues.
• Maintaining high standards of safeguarding, hygiene, health and safety, and nursery practice.

The successful candidate will hold an appropriate Early Years / Childcare qualification, have previous experience working with babies, and demonstrate a good understanding of the EYFS framework and child development. We are looking for someone caring, reliable, patient, and confident in supporting babies' learning, development, and wellbeing.

Looking for a rewarding role where you can make a difference from the very beginning of a child's learning journey?

About UCM Education:

UCM Education works closely with nurseries and schools across the UK to place education professionals into roles where they can thrive. Due to the volume of applications received, we may be unable to contact all unsuccessful applicants.

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment