Level 2 Nursery Practitioner (Dorchester)

Class Recruitment Ltd; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare recruitment agency in Dorchester seeks a qualified Early Years Practitioner to join a dedicated team. This role involves ensuring the welfare, learning, and development of children aged 0-5, planning engaging activities and providing support to colleagues. The nursery offers a supportive environment with training opportunities and excellent facilities. Benefits include sick pay, half-price childcare, and quality staff meals, with competitive pay rates ranging from £13.00ph to £13.40ph based on experience.

Benefits

Sick pay scheme

Half price childcare

Hot staff meal provided

Highly competitive local pay rates

Qualifications

• Holding a Level 2 or 3 Early Years Qualification.
• Minimum of 1 year experience post qualification.
• Working knowledge of the EYFS and safeguarding practices.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the welfare and development of children aged 0-5.
• Plan engaging activities with colleagues.
• Lead the room in the absence of the supervisor.

Skills

Level 2 or 3 Early Years Qualification

Experience with children aged 0-5

Knowledge of EYFS and safeguarding

Flexibility in working hours

Job description

Location

Dorchester, Dorset, South West, UK

Are you a qualified Early Years Practitioner looking for a new role? This could be the opportunity for you! An outstanding nursery is looking for a brilliant, caring Early Years Practitioner who holds a level 2 qualification to work at their flagship nursery in Dorchester. You would be joining an experienced team of professionals who provide the best childcare for the children in their care. You’ll take shared responsibility for the welfare, learning and development of children aged 0‑5 in your designated group. You’ll work closely with your colleagues and day‑to‑day plan engaging activities whilst building strong bonds with children and families. You may be required to step up and lead the room in the absence of the supervisor. However, no matter what, you will always be supported with clear policies, regular training and a leadership team that’s always there to assist you.

Qualifications

• Holding a Level 2 or 3 Early Years Qualification
• A minimum of 1 year experience post qualification
• Working knowledge of the EYFS and safeguarding practices
• Flexibility to work our working week Monday‑Friday between the hours of 7am‑6pm (flexible working opportunities available)
• An enhanced DBS clearance

Why join the team?

We’ll also provide you with the support, training and encouragement you’ll need to thrive! The nurseries are well‑resourced, with excellent facilities, but it’s really the people who make them truly special. The team is at the heart of everything we do, and we’re always looking for caring, committed individuals who want to make a real difference in children’s lives.

Benefits

• We offer a sick pay scheme
• Half price childcare from day one
• Hot staff meal provided
• Our rate of pay is one of the best locally

Pay: £13.00ph – £13.40ph depending on experience

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