Early Years Practitioner

Life Multi Academy Trust; Desford, East Midlands; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development opportunities

Apprenticeship levy access

Join three-nursery trust

Job summary

Bosworth Academy Day Nursery, part of Life Multi Academy Trust, is seeking an Early Years Practitioner to support the Nursery manager. The role requires a minimum NVQ Level 3 in childcare, strong EYFS knowledge, and a proactive team player willing to work across the nursery and college.

We offer a committed team, opportunities for development, and a focus on safeguarding and child wellbeing. Salary is aligned with Grade 4/5 within the Trust framework, and the post is permanent.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in childcare or equivalent.
• Good knowledge of the EYFS standards/framework and related statutory requirements.
• Must be a strong team worker, flexible and willing to work with all nursery staff.

Responsibilities

• Support the nursery team to deliver quality childcare within the EYFS framework.
• Assist with planning and delivery of day-to-day activities in the nursery.
• Be committed to the happiness, wellbeing, safeguarding, self-esteem and progress of all children in your care.
• Work collaboratively across the nursery and college to maintain a safe, happy learning environment.

Skills

Team player

Flexible

Childcare knowledge

Education

NVQ Level 3 in childcare

Job description

Early Years Practitioner

Required from ASAP

Grade 4, Point 6 to Grade 5, Point 7-8

Contract type - Permanent

Actual salary -

37 Hours a week, 52 weeks per year

The Head teacher and Governing Body wish to appoint a committed and enthusiastic Early Years Practitioner to support the Nursery manager at Bosworth Academy Day Nursery. Bosworth Nursery is a popular nursery provision, within the LiFE Multi-Academy Trust. You will support the nursery team to deliver quality childcare within the EYFS framework, assist with the planning and delivery of all day to day activities in the nursery and be fully committed to the happiness, well-being, safeguarding, self-esteem and progress of all children in your care.

The successful candidate will be qualified to a minimum of NVQ level 3 in childcare with previous experience of working with children. You will have a good knowledge of the EYFS standards/framework, other statutory requirements and codes of practice. It is essential that you are a strong team worker who is flexible and willing to work with all staff across the nursery and college. Bosworth Academy Day Nursery aims to provide a safe, happy and stimulating learning environment for children to develop.

The nursery is based at Bosworth Academy Community which is part of Life Multi Academy Trust. For up to 20 children ranging from 3 months to 5 years, the nursery is ideally situated for both staff and parents with free on-site car Further information and application forms are available on our school website.

We can offer you:

• A chance to join a dynamic Early Years Trust with three nurseries


• A committed and dedicated team of qualified early years practitioners


• A strong passion for learning and development across all members of our nursery community


• 100% focus on improving outcomes for the children in our nurseries and across the Trust


• Excellent support for your professional development, including opportunities to visit other nurseries and learn from colleagues

We require you to:

• Be passionate about children’s learning, development, and wellbeing


• Be a great team player with a positive, proactive approach


• Have high expectations for children’s learning, development, and behaviour


• Be an excellent early years practitioner with a strong record of achievement and success In addition, we offer:

• Access to training & development opportunities, including upskilling through the apprenticeship levy

Closing Date

The closing date for completed applications is 12.00pm on Friday 11th September 2026.

Bosworth Academy

Simon Brown, Headteacher