Early Years Practitioner Level 2 - Bessborough Nursery and Pre-School

London Early Years Foundation; City Of London; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-respected nursery organization is looking for a dedicated Early Years Practitioner to join their team in Westminster. This full-time position includes 40 hours per week, offering a competitive salary of £27,897 along with generous benefits such as training, pension contributions, and childcare discounts. The ideal candidate will have a Level 2 childcare qualification and a passion for nurturing children's development and learning.

Benefits

Generous pension at 7%

70% discount on childcare fees

Up to 35 days off, including bank holidays

Sector-leading parental leave

Access to Headspace app

Shopping discounts

Money for team celebrations

Qualifications

• Childcare qualification Level 2 or above required.
• The ability to safeguard and protect children is essential.
• Positive, adaptable, and friendly attitude is important.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality early years education consistent with LEYF’s teaching model.
• Be creative in supporting children’s learning and development.
• Foster a warm, safe, and inclusive environment for all children.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support families and the nursery community.
• Follow safeguarding guidelines to protect children.

Skills

Child development knowledge

Safeguarding children

Creativity

Team collaboration

Warm and friendly demeanor

Education

Level 2 or above childcare qualification

Job description

Overview

Early Years Practitioner - Full Time 40 hours per week (Monday-Friday) - Westminster, SW1V - £27,897 + amazing benefits

We put people before profit: work for a family of nurseries with heart

LEYF is known for quality teachers - we give you strong in-house training and access to promotion. Our nurseries feel independent and community focused, and teams take care of each other. You join a family of nurseries with a great support network.

What’s in it for you

• Lots of training, promotions and a good salary for the sector
• Generous pension at 7% from us (1% from you)
• 70% discount on childcare fees
• Up to 35 days off a year, including 8 bank holidays, 3 days off between Christmas and New Year, and your birthday (pro-rated for part-time hours)
• Sector-leading parental leave
• Many other benefits that take care of you, including access to the Headspace app, shopping discounts, annual conference and money for team celebrations

The role

"We are friends, we are like family. We support one another." - Elizabeth, Early Years Practitioner

We know you work in Early Years because you love helping children develop and learn. You are warm and keen to give children the best education to succeed in life.

Every nursery shares LEYF's unique teaching model. But you will have the freedom to be creative to suit how the children learn best. Whether you hop on a train to the Science Museum, take a bus to make friends at a nearby LEYF nursery, or bake with your nursery chef, it's always about the children in our nurseries.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality early years education consistent with LEYF’s teaching model
• Be creative in supporting children’s learning and development
• Foster a warm, safe, and inclusive environment for all children
• Collaborate with colleagues to support families and the nursery community
• Follow safeguarding guidelines to protect children

Requirements

• Level 2 or above childcare qualification
• The right to work in the UK
• An ability to safeguard and protect children
• Be positive, adaptable and friendly

About the nursery

Rated Outstanding by Ofsted: Bessborough is a lovely nursery with a beautiful garden located opposite Pimlico Tube Station. The children love to do gardening and woodwork and other activities including ballet and yoga. They also enjoy trips to the shops and local museums.

Apply now

Contact us today, our friendly recruiters are waiting to hear from you.