Early Years Practitioner - Level 2

Happy Days Nurseries; Crownhill; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension & Life Assurance

Blue Light Card Membership

20 days Annual Leave plus bank hols

Additional four gifted days off during

Personal day for special occasions

Funded DBS Update Service

Digital GP 24/7

On demand counselling

SPARK APP health & wellbeing

Long service recognition

Job summary

Happy Days Nurseries is seeking an Early Years Practitioner to support children’s development across our Derriford nurseries. You will deliver high-quality learning experiences, follow EYFS frameworks, and maintain a safe, caring environment for children.

Ideal candidates hold Level 2 in Early Years, bring strong communication, be able to work collaboratively, and are committed to inclusive, reflective practice. This role may involve working across multiple nursery sites within a one-hour radius.

Qualifications

• Qualified to Level 2 as an Early Years Practitioner.
• Experience with child development and learning.
• Confident, professional, and collaborative communication skills.
• Inclusive and respectful approach to learning.
• Reflective and committed to professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional early years education, supporting each child’s development and learning journey.
• Implement and follow frameworks such as the EYFS to ensure high-quality teaching and care.
• Meet the daily needs of every child with compassion, attentiveness, and professionalism.
• Design and deliver stimulating activities that enrich learning and promote holistic development.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with colleagues, parents, and carers through open and effective communication.
• Uphold the highest standards of safeguarding, health, and safety in every interaction and environment.
• Actively contribute to team meetings, sharing ideas and insights to positively shape the future of the children in our care.

Skills

Child development

EYFS knowledge

Communication

Team collaboration

Safeguarding

Education

Level 2 Early Years Practitioner qualification

Job description

We’relooking for Early Years Practitioners with experience in child development, committed to supporting children’s growth and learning,based atour Derrifordnursery.

As an Early Years Practitioner,you’llbe a vital part of our team, dedicated to ensuring consistent, high-quality education within a safe and secure environment within our nurseries.

About the role:

As an Early Years Practitioner, you will:

• Provide exceptional early years education, supporting each child’s development and learning journey.
• Confidently implement and follow frameworks such as the EYFS to ensure high-quality teaching and care.
• Meet the daily needs of every child with compassion, attentiveness, and professionalism.
• Design and deliver stimulating activities that enrich learning and promote holistic development.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with colleagues, parents, and carers through open and effective communication.
• Uphold the highest standards of safeguarding, health, and safety in every interaction and environment.
• Actively contribute to team meetings, sharing ideas and insights to positively shape the future of the children in our care.

About you:

We'relooking for Early Years Practitioners qualified to Level 2 who:

• Have experience with child development and learning and are committed to children’s emotional and intellectual growth
• Communicate confidently, professionally and work collaboratively
• Work in a way that is inclusive and creates a supportive, respectful environment
• Is reflective and committed to professional growth
• Can easily commute to multiple nursery sites within a one-hour radius

And afew nice to haves:

• Paediatric First Aid certification.
• Experience supporting children withadditionalneeds.
• Familiarity with digital learning journals or nursery software.

We'rebuilding a workplace where our colleagues thrive

We offer a range of meaningful benefits designed to support your wellbeing, professional growth, and work-life balance. Our benefitsaren’tjustperks—they’repart of a culture that puts people first and we continue to build our range of benefits designed to support health,wellbeingand the odd treat here and there these include:

• Up to £27,788.80 based on 40 hours per week
• Pension & Life Assurance*
• Funded Blue Light Card Membership
• In addition to20 days Annual Leave (plus Bank Holidays) ,up to anadditionalfour gifted days off during Christmas closedown
• Anadditionalday each year to celebrate something personal to you*
• Funded DBS Update Service
• Access to digital GP 24/7
• On demand counselling services
• Extensive Health and Wellbeing services through the SPARK APP
• Recognition and celebration for Long Service

*Subject to eligibility criteria

Safeguarding commitment:

Happy Days Nurseries are committed to the safety and wellbeing of the children in our care. All successful candidates will undergo the required vetting process.