Early Years Practitioner - Wheathampstead

Kindred Nurseries; Hertford; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Kindred Nurseries in Hertford, United Kingdom, is seeking an Early Years Practitioner (Nursery Nurse) to join our caring team. You will help deliver outstanding care and education in a warm, home-from-home setting, supporting the Room Leader and planning engaging activities for young learners.

You will observe and record progress, communicate with parents, and ensure safeguarding, health and safety, and wellbeing at all times. A Level 2/3 EY qualification and EYFS understanding are essential.

Qualifications

• A full and relevant Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification.
• A good understanding of the EYFS.
• A commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• A positive, proactive attitude and a genuine passion for supporting children's learning and development.
• Desirable: Paediatric First Aid certificate, safeguarding training, and food hygiene certification.

Responsibilities

• Supportive team to provide exceptional care and education for every child.
• Create a safe, stimulating and nurturing environment where children can learn through play.
• Support the Room Leader in delivering the highest standards of Early Years care and education.
• Plan and deliver engaging activities that encourage curiosity, creativity and development.
• Build positive relationships with your Key Children, observing and recording their learning and achievements.
• Support children's individual learning journeys, celebrating their progress and helping them reach their full potential.
• Communicate effectively with parents and carers through our Satchel app, face-to-face conversations and written observations.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure Kindred's policies and procedures are consistently followed.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to create an inclusive, welcoming nursery environment.
• Promote safeguarding, health and safety, and children's wellbeing at all times.
• A full and relevant Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification.
• A good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• A commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• A positive, proactive attitude and a genuine passion for supporting children's learning and development.

Skills

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Proactive attitude

Education

Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification

EYFS understanding

Paediatric First Aid (desirable)

Safeguarding training (desirable)

Food Hygiene (desirable)

Job description

As an Early Years Practitioner (Nursery Nurse), you'll play an important role in delivering outstanding care and education while creating a warm, home-from-home environment where children feel safe, happy and inspired to learn.

• Work as part of a supportive team to provide exceptional care and education for every child.
• Create a safe, stimulating and nurturing environment where children can learn through play.
• Support the Room Leader in delivering the highest standards of Early Years care and education.
• Plan and deliver engaging activities that encourage curiosity, creativity and development.
• Build positive relationships with your Key Children, observing and recording their learning and achievements.
• Support children's individual learning journeys, celebrating their progress and helping them reach their full potential.
• Communicate effectively with parents and carers through our Satchel app, face-to-face conversations and written observations.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure Kindred's policies and procedures are consistently followed.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to create an inclusive, welcoming nursery environment.
• Promote safeguarding, health and safety, and children's wellbeing at all times.
• A full and relevant Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification.
• A good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• A commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• A positive, proactive attitude and a genuine passion for supporting children's learning and development.

Desirable:

• Previous experience working within an Early Years setting.
• Current Paediatric First Aid Certificate.
• Safeguarding and Child Protection training (full training will be provided).
• Current Food Hygiene Certificate.

Join the Kindred Family - A Place to Grow, Thrive and Make a Difference

At Kindred, we're passionate about giving children the very best start in life while creating a workplace where our people feel valued, supported and inspired. Are you a passionate Early Years Practitioner (Nursery Nurse) looking to make a real difference? Whether you're starting your career or looking for your next opportunity, join Kindred and help create a safe, nurturing and inspiring environment where every child can learn, grow and thrive. Want to know what it's really like to work at Kindred?

• Visit our Why Work With Us page to explore our benefits, career development opportunities and discover why so many of our colleagues choose to grow their careers with us.

What You'll Be Doing

At Kindred, we're more than a nursery group - we're a family.

• Supportive Culture: Built on strong relationships, teamwork and a genuine sense of belonging.
• Career Development: Access to structured training, learning opportunities and clear career progression.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy structured working hours and a supportive working environment.
• Competitive Pay & Benefits: Competitive salaries, regularly benchmarked, alongside a generous benefits package.
• Award-Winning Family: Join a company that values recognition, personal growth and team success.
• More than 9 out of 10 of our colleagues would recommend Kindred as a great place to work.

What Happens Next?

Our recruitment process may include:

• Initial video interview.
• Face-to-face interview, including a stay-and-play session (where applicable).
• Safer recruitment checks, including references, an enhanced DBS check and qualification verification.
• Ready to Start Your Kindred Journey?