Early Years Practitioner

Pownall Hall School; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pension scheme

Free hot lunches

Paid breaks

No uniform

Excellent working conditions

Opportunities for progression

Job summary

Pownall Hall School is seeking a passionate Early Years Practitioner to support children aged 0–2 years in a nature-rich environment. This full-time role offers opportunities to nurture the youngest learners, creating a safe and engaging space for exploration.

The ideal candidate will have a Level 2 qualification in Early Years and a love for working with toddlers. Benefits include competitive pension, free lunches, and opportunities for progression within the school.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Level 2 or above Early Years qualification.
• Experience caring for children aged 0–2 is required.
• Genuine love for working with babies and toddlers.

Responsibilities

• Act as a key person for a small group of children.
• Create a calm, nurturing indoor space and utilize outdoor facilities.
• Work with colleagues and specialists to enhance nursery experience.
• Support each child's personal, social and emotional development.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Patience

Flexibility

Energy

Education

Level 2 qualification in Early Years

Job description

A magical start to life at Pownall Hall School

At Pownall Hall, childhood is celebrated from the very beginning. Our Woodland Nursery, inspired by hygge and set within eight acres of leafy Wilmslow countryside, offers babies and toddlers a warm, nature-rich environment where curiosity, comfort and care go hand in hand.

We are looking for a passionate Early Years Practitioner to join our team, working primarily with children aged 0–2 years. This is a wonderful opportunity to nurture the youngest members of our school community, helping them to feel safe, secure and ready to explore the world around them.

The role includes

• Acting as a key person for a small group of children, building strong bonds with them and their families
• Creating a calm, nurturing space indoors, while making full use of your own dedicated outdoor space, plus further facilities including our woodland, gardens and outdoor learning areas
• Working with colleagues and visiting specialists (including music, yoga, French and Forest School) to provide a rich and varied nursery experience
• Supporting each child’s personal, social and emotional development, while laying the earliest foundations for learning

We are looking for someone who

• Holds a Level 2 or above Early Years qualification
• Has experience of caring for children aged 0–2 and a genuine love of working with babies and toddlers
• Is warm, patient and positive, with excellent teamwork and communication skills
• Brings energy, flexibility and joy to their role every day

Salary and benefits

• Full-time across 4 days per week, all year round with 6 weeks annual leave
• Competitive pension scheme, free hot lunches, on-site parking, paid breaks, no uniform and excellent working conditions
• Opportunities to progress to Room Lead, Deputy Room Lead or into other areas of the school

Our commitment to safeguarding

Pownall Hall School is committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates – you can read more about this in our Safer Recruitment policy available on our website. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.