Early Years Practitioner - Level 2

Happy Days Nurseries; West of England; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onboarding bonus

Pension & Life Assurance

Annual leave 20 days + BH

DBS Update Service

Blue Light Card Membership

Digital GP 24/7 access

SPARK wellbeing app

Job summary

Happy Days Nurseries is seeking an Early Years Practitioner for our Cheswick nursery. You will provide high-quality education and care, following EYFS standards, and support each child’s development with warmth and professionalism.

You will collaborate with colleagues and families, uphold safeguarding, and contribute to a positive learning environment. The role offers meaningful benefits and a culture that puts people first.

Qualifications

• Qualified to Level 2 in Early Years and child development.
• Experience supporting children's learning journeys.
• Able to follow EYFS framework to deliver high-quality education.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional early years education, supporting each child’s development and learning journey.
• Confidently implement and follow EYFS frameworks 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 communication.
• Uphold safeguarding, health and safety in every interaction and environment.
• Actively contribute to team meetings, sharing ideas to shape the children's future.

Skills

Child development

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Level 2 qualification

Job description

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

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.

What we offer:

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 satisfaction of our workforce. Some of these include:

• £26,436.80 per annum
• Onboarding bonus of £1,500.00*
• value of additional benefits after one years’ service: £4,742.00
• Pension & Life Assurance*
• In addition to20 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays and more!**
• Anadditionalday each year to celebrate something personal to you*
• Funded DBS Update Service
• Funded Blue Light Card Membership
• Access to digital GP 24/7with on-demand counselling services
• Extensive Health and Wellbeing services through the SPARK APP
• Recognition and celebration for Long Service

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

*Subject to eligibility criteria

**up to anadditionalfour gifted days off during Christmas closedownor if the setting is open 52-weeks of the year, an additional four days to your annual leave entitlement, pro rata

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.