Early Years Practitioner - Level 3 (Level 2 Considered)

Academics; Essex; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free lunches

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Academics in Basildon, Essex, is seeking an Early Years Practitioner to join a welcoming nursery environment. The role focuses on supporting children's learning and wellbeing within the EYFS framework, in a warm, nurturing setting.

The successful candidate will join a supportive, close-knit team that values wellbeing and ongoing training. Level 3 childcare is preferred, but Level 2 candidates are welcome with full training provided. Immediate start available.

Qualifications

• Level 3 childcare qualification (or equivalent) preferred.
• Level 2 childcare candidates welcome; full support and training provided.
• A caring, patient, and enthusiastic approach.
• A genuine passion for early years and child development.
• Reliable, professional, and a great team player.

Responsibilities

• Working with children in a warm, engaging, and supportive nursery setting.
• Supporting children's learning, development, and wellbeing in line with the EYFS.
• Creating a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment.
• Building positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.
• Being part of a friendly, close-knit team that genuinely supports one another.

Skills

Caring

Patient

Enthusiastic

Team player

Reliable

Passion for EY

Education

Level 3 Childcare qualification (or equivalent)

Level 2 Childcare candidates welcome

Job description

Early Years Practitioner - Level 3 (Level 2 Considered)

Basildon, Essex
Long-term Full-Time
Excellent bus links Free parking Free lunches

Are you a passionate, caring childcare professional looking for a truly lovely place to work?

We are delighted to be recruiting for an Early Years Practitioner to join a beautiful, welcoming nursery set in a quaint area of Basildon, with a strong community feel and a calm, nurturing environment for both children and staff.

About the Role

• Working with children in a warm, engaging, and supportive nursery setting
• Supporting children's learning, development, and wellbeing in line with the EYFS
• Creating a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment
• Building positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues
• Being part of a friendly, close-knit team that genuinely supports one another

About You

• Level 3 Childcare qualification (or equivalent) preferred
• Level 2 Childcare candidates are very welcome to apply - full support and training provided
• A caring, patient, and enthusiastic approach
• A genuine passion for early years and child development
• Reliable, professional, and a great team player

What's on Offer

• Long-term position in a really lovely working environment
• Free lunches every day
• Free on-site parking
• Nursery located on a very regular bus route
• Supportive management team who value staff wellbeing
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• A setting that will wait for the right person, even though the role is available immediately

Start date: ASAP (flexible for the right candidate)/ October

If you're looking for a nursery where you'll feel valued, supported, and excited to come to work each day, we'd love to hear from you.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.