Level 2/3 Nursery Practitioner

The Old Station Nursery Group; Stratford-upon-Avon; Remote; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free childcare for first month

52% discount on childcare

31 days holiday including bank hols

Birthday off

Extra day after 3 years

National College access

Volunteer day

Perkbox discounts

Blue Light Card

Employee of the Month

Long-service awards

Referral bonuses

Job summary

The Old Station Nursery, Stratford-upon-Avon, is hiring a Level 2 or Level 3 Qualified Nursery Practitioner to support babies and children aged 0-3. You’ll help create safe, engaging play, build confidence, and work closely with families and colleagues.

This full-time role offers 38 hours per week, paid at £13.06–£13.24 per hour, with benefits including childcare discounts, generous holiday, training opportunities, and wellbeing support. Sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Understanding of the EYFS and how children learn through play and everyday experiences.
• Ability to observe development and record meaningful progress.
• Commitment to safeguarding and high standards of care.
• Ability to build positive relationships with families and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Create a warm, inclusive environment where children feel safe and valued.
• Plan and support engaging, play-based experiences aligned with the EYFS.
• Observe development and use learning to guide next steps.
• Build trusting relationships with families and share updates.
• Support daily routines including meals and personal care.
• Maintain safeguarding, safety and hygiene at all times.
• Collaborate with colleagues and support apprentices and volunteers.

Skills

EYFS understanding

Observation & progress recording

Safeguarding knowledge

Communication with families

Education

Level 2 Early Years qualification

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Join Our Team as a Qualified Nursery Practitioner

Help little humans discover their world -and keep growing in yours.

As a Nursery Practitioner, you’ll help create the everyday moments that build children’s confidence, curiosity, and sense of belonging.

At The Old Station Nursery, we believe everyone is still growing — little humans and big humans alike. As a Level 2 or Level 3 Qualified Nursery Practitioner at Stratford, you’ll bring your skills, ideas, and care to a community where every child is known and every colleague has something meaningful to contribute.

We’ll support you to develop your practice, share what you know, and feel proud of the difference you make.

Why Join Our Team?

We take care of the people who care for our children and families. Here’s what that means for you:

• Childcare support: Free childcare for your first month, followed by a 52% discount based on your working hours.

• Time to recharge: 31 days of holiday, including national bank holidays, plus your birthday off and an extra day after 3 years of service.

• Space to grow: Access to The National College, with a library of courses and training to develop your practice and leadership.

• Connection to your community: One paid day each year to volunteer and support a cause that matters to you.

• Everyday support: With access to Perkbox, enjoy discounts on shopping, meals out, and everyday essentials, alongside wellbeing tools and online medical services. You’ll also be eligible for a Blue Light Card, helping your money go further with even more discounts.

• Recognition along the way: We celebrate the care and commitment you bring, with Employee of the Month recognition, long-service awards to mark your milestones, and referral bonuses for introducing friends or family to our team.

Pay: £13.06 - £13.24per hour based on experience.

Hours: 38hours per week, Monday–Friday.

Location

The Old Station Nursery - Stratford
The Ridgeway
Stratford upon Avon
Warwickshire
CV37 9JL

Where You’ll Be Working

Stratford-upon-Avon Nursery provides a newly refurbished indoor environment and extensive outdoor spaces for babies and children aged 0-3. With two rooms, including a sensory room, we offer a nurturing and stimulating setting for our little ones, fostering a love of learning from an early age. We are located on The Ridgeway, minutes from the A46 to Alcester, and a short drive from the centre of Stratford-upon-Avon. We have a car park directly outside,

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll support children through play, care, and connection, getting to know their interests, noticing their progress, and helping them feel confident to try something new.

One moment you might be following a trail of curious questions in the garden. The next, you could be sharing a story, helping with lunchtime, or celebrating a child putting on their coat independently.

Your role will include:

• Creating a warm, inclusive environment where children feel safe, valued, and free to be themselves

• Planning and supporting engaging, play-based experiences aligned with the EYFS and shaped around children’s interests and needs

• Observing children’s development, recording meaningful progress, and using what you learn to support their next steps

• Building trusting relationships with families, sharing updates and listening to what matters to them

• Supporting everyday routines, including meals, personal care, and rest, with patience and attention to each child

• Keeping safeguarding, safety, hygiene, and children’s wellbeing at the heart of your work

• Working closely with colleagues, sharing ideas, and offering guidance to apprentices and volunteers while learning from others

Our values are simple: Own it. Be human. Make it happen. As a practitioner, that means following through with care, listening to children and colleagues, and turning good ideas to experience that help children grow.

What We’re Looking For

You must hold a Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification or Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) to be considered for this role.

You’ll also bring:

• An understanding of the EYFS and how children learn through play and everyday experiences

• A caring, attentive approach that recognises each child’s individuality

• Creativity and curiosity, with a willingness to follow children’s interests

• Confidence building positive relationships with families and colleagues

• A commitment to safeguarding and maintaining high standards of care

• A collaborative approach, with openness to feedback and enthusiasm for your own learning

We’re looking for someone who notices the little things, celebrates progress, and understands how much a caring, consistent adult is mean to a child.

If you have any questions about the role, our Recruitment Team will be happy to help [e-mail].

Please note: we are currently unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

The Old Station Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references, verification of your right to work in the UK, and any essential qualifications. If successful, our Onboarding Team will guide you through every step of the onboarding process. We are proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Reasonable adjustments will be considered to support fairness and accessibility for all candidates. This role involves regulated activity with children.