Level 2/3 Nursery Practitioner-£1000 Welcome Perk

The Old Station Nursery Group; St. Neots; À distance; GBP 27 000 - 28 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Childcare support

Holiday entitlement

Learning & development

Community volunteering

Perks & discounts

Employee recognition

Résumé du poste

The Old Station Nursery Group in St Neots is seeking a Qualified Nursery Practitioner to support children through play, care, and connection. You will know their interests, track progress, and help them grow in a warm, inclusive setting.

Role requires Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualifications (or QTS). You’ll work 37.5–40 hours weekly across Monday to Friday, with strong teamwork and safeguarding at the heart of care.

Qualifications

• Understanding of the EYFS and how children learn through play and everyday experiences.
• Caring, attentive approach recognizing each child's individuality.
• Creativity and curiosity, with a willingness to follow children’s interests.
• Confidence building positive relationships with families and colleagues.
• Commitment to safeguarding and maintaining high standards of care.
• Collaborative approach, openness to feedback and learning together.

Responsabilités

• Create a warm, inclusive environment where children feel safe, valued, and free to be themselves.
• Plan and support engaging, play-based experiences aligned with the EYFS and children's interests.
• Observe development, record progress, and support next steps for each child.
• Build relationships with families, sharing updates and listening to their needs.
• Support everyday routines, including meals, personal care, and rest with patience.
• Uphold safeguarding, safety, hygiene, and children's wellbeing in daily practice.
• Work with colleagues, share ideas, and guide apprentices and volunteers.

Connaissances

EYFS knowledge

Caring approach

Creativity

Family communication

Safeguarding

Formation

Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification

Description du poste

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 St Neots Nursery, 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: £27,393 - £27,955 per Annum.based on experience (40 hours per week).
Hours: Full-time either 37.5 or 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Location

The Old StationNursery St Neots, Longsands College
Longsands Road
St Neots
Cambridgeshire
PE19 1LQ

Where You'll Be Working

At our St Neots children’s day nursery, we follow the Montessori approach in a home-from-home environment. The children in our care learn through play, and the passionate team at our Ofsted-rated ‘Good’ nursery offer children a variety of activities and learning opportunities every day related to their individual interests, ensuring no two days are ever the same. We are situated on the site of Longsands College, around the back of the school, and are best accessed via Kings Road. We are just a few minutes walk from the train station, where trains run every 30 minutes to Kings Cross, London. The A1 and the A428 are nearby, with bus routes into Cambridge, making us easily accessible for commuters. Our pre-school is only a short walk away and parking is available on both sites.

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 into experiences 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 can mean to a child.

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.

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