Early Years Practitioner - Level 2

Happy Days Nurseries; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £26,748.80 per annum

Pension & Life Assurance

Funded DBS Update Service

Access to digital GP 24/7

On demand counselling services

Health and Wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Happy Days Nurseries in Yeovil is seeking Early Years Practitioners with a Level 2 qualification to support children's development and learning, focusing on individual growth and inclusive practice.

You will provide high-quality education in a safe, nurturing environment, implementing EYFS, building positive relationships with families, and contributing to safeguarding and wellbeing across our nurseries.

Qualifications

• Qualified to Level 2 in Early Years and committed to children’s growth.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills to work with colleagues and families.
• Experience with child development and inclusive practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality early years education and care.
• Implement EYFS framework to support learning and development.
• Meet the daily needs of every child with compassion and professionalism.
• Design and deliver stimulating activities that promote holistic development.
• Build strong relationships with parents, carers and colleagues.
• Uphold safeguarding, health and safety standards in all interactions.

Skills

Child development

Communication

Collaborative working

Reflective practice

Education

Level 2 Early Years Practitioner

Tools

Nursery software

Digital learning journals

Job description

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

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

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:

• Salary of up to £26,748.80 per annum
• 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.