Early Years Practitioner NEW

Henley Day Nursery; Henley-on-Thames; Remote; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% fee discount for sessions attended

5% employer pension

Shopping discount card

Counselling scheme

3 days of CPD per year

20 days holiday (rising to 25)

Fully funded apprenticeships up to L5

Birthday day off

Personal accident at work cover

Staff uniform provided

Job summary

Henley Day Nursery is seeking passionate Early Years Practitioners to join during a pivotal expansion. The role starts in the 2–4 age group, with both full-time and part-time options, and offers a range of salary bands and benefits.

You will contribute to high-quality teaching and the growth of an expanding provision while working in a supportive, happy environment with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Ideally Level 3 in Early Years Education with experience planning inspiring activities for children.
• Open to experienced candidates who don’t have a Level 3 qualification.
• Demonstrate a track record of high-quality teaching and supporting children within the EYFS.

Responsibilities

• Work with children aged 2-4 years in the current nursery room.
• Support expansion plans to year-round provision and eventual Ofsted registration.

Skills

EYFS planning

High-quality teaching

Child development

Education

Level 3 in Early Years Education

Job description

# Early Years PractitionerEmployer: Henley Day NurseryLocation: Henley-On-Thames, OxfordshireContract Type: PermanentHours: Full Time, Part TimeSalary: Up to £34,983 paPosted: 26th October 2026Expires: 30th November 2026 11:59 AMStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1581372Suitable for: ECT (NQT) Graduates; Other Graduates; Apprentices* Share :* PrintThe nursery currently caters for children aged 2–4+, grounded in EYFS practice. Over the coming year, the Nursery Manager will lead expansion to year‐round provision and work towards day‐nursery Ofsted registration allowing the nursery to offer care to babies from the age of three months. We are looking for passionate practioner's to join our team at this pivotal moment, offering you the unique opportunity to grow alongside us and play a valued role in shaping our expanding provision.The successful candidate will ideally have a Level 3 in Early Years Education and should be experienced in planning inspiring activities for children to explore and enjoy. However, we are open to experienced candidates who don’t have a Level 3 qualification. They will be able to demonstrate a track record of high-quality teaching and supporting children within the Early Years Foundation Stage.The role is a full time, year round role and will initially be in our current Nursery room working with children aged 2-4 years. We are also open to part time applicants at 20 hours per week.We invite applications from experienced candidates to contribute further to standards of excellence, who love children and aspire to work in a happy and fulfilling environment. Early Years Practitioners report to the Nursery Manager.**Hours, Salary & Benefits:**Hours: 20, 40 or 45 hours per week, year-round. Permanent role. We are open to full time or part time roles, please let us know what hours you prefer when applying.Salary: allowance for higher responsibility£13.25 per hour unqualified (or age dependent)£14.25 - £14.95 per hour if qualified20 hours pw – £14,820 - £15,548 pa. £16,588 pa with an additional responsibility.40 hours pw – £29,640 - £31,096 pa. £33,176 pa with two additional responsibilities.45 hours pw – up to £34,983 pa.Benefits:* 50% fee discount for the sessions your child attends on the days you work in the nursery* 5% employer pension* Shopping discount card* Access to the group's counselling scheme* 3 x days of paid CPD / training per year* 20 days holiday per year, rising by one day a year to a maximum of 25, for every year of employment* Access to fully funded apprenticeships, up to L5* Extra day off for birthday* Personal accident at work cover* Staff uniform providedPlease read the full job description attached.### Attachments\\_Early Year Practitioners - Henley Day Nursery\\_compressed (4)### Safeguarding Statement:Wishford Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post. This will include checks with past employers, references, online searches, medical checks, overseas checks and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.Wishford Education is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to religion, sex, age, disability, nationality or any other protected characteristics of the Equality Act 2010.