Early Years Practitioner - Level 2

Happy Days Nurseries; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded Blue Light Card

Life Assurance

Christmas On Us - up to 4 gifted days

Health and Wellbeing via SPARK APP

Job summary

Happy Days Nurseries is seeking an Early Years Practitioner at our Salisbury site to deliver high-quality early years education and care. You will support each child’s development, follow EYFS guidelines, and create engaging activities that foster holistic growth.

We value compassionate, professional staff who communicate well with colleagues and parents. The role involves safeguarding, teamwork, and ongoing professional development within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with child development and learning; commitment to children's emotional and intellectual growth.
• Confident, professional communication; ability to work collaboratively.
• Inclusive approach creating a supportive, respectful environment.
• Reflective practitioner committed to professional growth.
• Willingness to commute to multiple nursery sites within a one-hour radius.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional early years education; support each child’s development and learning journey.
• Implement and follow EYFS framework to ensure high-quality teaching and care.
• Meet 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 effective communication.
• Uphold safeguarding, health and safety standards in all interactions and environments.
• Contribute to team meetings, sharing ideas to shape the future of the children in our care.

Skills

Child development

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Reflective practice

Education

Level 2 Early Years qualification

Tools

Nursery software

Digital learning journals

Job description

We’re looking for Early Years Practitioners with experience in child development, committed to supporting children’s growth and learning, based at our Salisbury nursery.

As an Early Years Practitioner, you’ll be 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're looking 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 a few nice to haves:

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

We welcome applicants from under-represented groups including men and offer a competitive range of benefits that aren’t just perks—they are part of a culture that puts people first. They support us build a workplace where you’re empowered to thrive every day and where you’ll feel valued.

Rewarding careers:

We’re committed to nurturing talent and supporting career progression into nursery management roles. Through tailored development plans, mentoring from experienced leaders, and access to accredited training programmes, we empower our team members to grow their leadership skills and take the next step in their careers.

What’s in it for you:

• Salary of up to £26,748.80per annum (based on 40 hours per week)
• Fully funded Blue Light Card Membership
• Life Assurance
• Christmas On Us - up to 4 gifted days off during Christmas closedown
• An extensive range of Health and Wellbeing services through the SPARK APP
• Structured training, mentoring, and a clear career progression pathway all of which will support your CPD

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.