Early Years Practitioner - Level 3 (Level 2 Considered)

Academics; Hadleigh; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free lunches

Free parking

Job summary

Academics in Basildon, Essex is seeking an Early Years Practitioner to join a welcoming nursery known for its calm, nurturing environment for children and staff.

You will support learning, development and wellbeing in line with the EYFS, build strong relationships with children and parents, and benefit from ongoing training and a supportive management team. Salary will reflect qualifications and experience, with an emphasis on growth.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Childcare qualification preferred
• Level 2 Childcare candidates welcome - full training provided
• Caring, patient and enthusiastic approach
• Genuine passion for early years and child development

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 nature

Patience

Team player

Excellent communication

Education

Level 3 Childcare qualification

Level 2 Childcare qualification

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