Early Years Practitioner: Play-Based Learning & Growth

Sweet Peas Day Care & Teaching Nurseries Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned private nursery in the UK is seeking an Early Years Practitioner to create fun and engaging learning experiences for young children. Responsibilities include supporting development in line with EYFS, building relationships with parents, and ensuring a safe environment. Ideal candidates will be caring, reliable, and preferably Level 3 qualified. The nursery offers fixed hours or flexible shifts, competitive salary, and various benefits including onsite meals and training opportunities.

Benefits

Warm, family-feel culture

Free onsite parking

Generous childcare discounts

Free meals worth up to £875 per year

Medical cash plan and confidential employee helpline

Ongoing training and genuine career progression

Qualifications

• Knowledge of EYFS helpful, not essential.
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Create engaging, play-based learning opportunities for children aged 0-5.
• Support each child's development in line with EYFS.
• Build positive relationships with parents and carers.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive learning environment.
• Observe and record progress with accuracy.
• Work closely with colleagues to deliver a smooth day.
• Take part in ongoing professional development.
• Safeguard every child and promote wellbeing.

Skills

Good communication

Teamwork

Reliability

Caring nature

Education

Level 3 qualified

Level 2 or working towards Level 3

Unqualified for Bank Team roles

Job description

A family-owned private nursery in the UK is seeking an Early Years Practitioner to create fun and engaging learning experiences for young children. Responsibilities include supporting development in line with EYFS, building relationships with parents, and ensuring a safe environment. Ideal candidates will be caring, reliable, and preferably Level 3 qualified. The nursery offers fixed hours or flexible shifts, competitive salary, and various benefits including onsite meals and training opportunities.