Early Years Practitioner

Eton End School; Normanton on Trent; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay + annual reviews

Discounted childcare & free lunch

Generous holiday allowance

Health & wellbeing support

Ongoing training & career progression

Friendly, inclusive team

Job summary

The Nest Nursery (At Eton End School) is seeking an Early Years Practitioner to join our year-round nursery in Slough. You will plan and deliver engaging activities, observe children's development, and build strong relationships with families in a caring, inclusive setting.

We welcome applicants with Level 2+ Early Years qualification (DfE-approved), nursery/childcare experience, and a positive approach. The role offers competitive pay, annual reviews, and career progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Level 2+ Early Years qualification (DfE-approved).
• Nursery/childcare experience.
• Strong EYFS and safeguarding knowledge.
• A caring, positive approach.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging activities
• Observe and track children’s development
• Build strong relationships with families
• Maintain a safe, clean and welcoming setting

Skills

Caring, positive demeanor

EYFS knowledge

Nursery experience

Education

Level 2+ Early Years qualification (DfE-approved)

Job description

Early Years Practitioner | Permanent, Year-Round Role

The Nest Nursery (At Eton End School)

Salary: Up to £30,051 DOE (FTE – pro rata for part‑time hours)

Opening Hours: 8am to 6pm, Mon–Fri

Location: Slough (SL3)

Website

* Now Offering 4‑Day‑Per‑Week Contracts! *

Eton End School founded in 1936, is a small day prep school with approximately 150 children aged 3 months to 11, situated on the banks of the River Thames between Datchet and Eton. Emphasis is placed on providing a positive environment within which we enable the children to become active and competent learners. Our nursery is centrally placed in the school with children fully integrated into school life.

This is an exciting time for you to join the nursery at Eton End School as we enter the next stage of its growth. The nursery is expanding and we are looking for passionate staff to take this journey with us. We would welcome applications from experienced Early Years Practitioners as well as those who have recently qualified. Our nursery caters for pupils from 3 months old.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver engaging activities
• Observe and track children’s development
• Build strong relationships with families
• Maintain a safe, clean and welcoming setting

What You Need:

• Level 2+ Early Years qualification (DfE‑approved)
• Nursery/childcare experience
• Strong EYFS and safeguarding knowledge
• A caring, positive approach

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay + annual reviews
• Discounted childcare & free lunch
• Generous holiday allowance
• Health & wellbeing support
• Ongoing training & career progression
• Friendly, inclusive team

If you are an Early Years Practitioner or Nursery Nurse looking for a new role or if you are completing your Early Years training and looking to take on a new and exciting opportunity this could be the role for you.

Safeguarding

Eton End School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, as all new staff will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance, identity checks, qualification checks and employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps within employment, two satisfactory references and registration with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if suitable candidates apply. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis.