Level 2 Nursery Practitioner - Growth & Benefits

Family First; Basildon; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Annual Leave

Childcare Discount

Health & Wellbeing Support

Career Growth

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Job summary

Family First, Just Imagine Day Nursery - Vange in Basildon, is seeking a Level 2 Nursery Practitioner to join our toddler room. This full-time role offers a 40-hour week across Monday to Friday, all year round, with a salary of £27,040 per annum and a warm, home‑from‑home environment.

You will support early years development, follow EYFS guidelines, and maintain high standards of cleanliness. DBS checks required; staff parking available, and generous benefits await dedicated team members.

Qualifications

• Level 2 childcare qualification is essential.
• Fluent in written and spoken English is essential.
• Over 1 year of experience in Early Years is desirable.
• Knowledge of EYFS regulatory requirements is desirable.
• A DBS check will be required on appointment.

Responsibilities

• Provide stimulating and purposeful experiences, environments, and resources to children, appropriate to their age and stage of development.
• Understand and ensure that the requirements of the EYFS are met.
• Ensure the highest levels of cleanliness and hygiene in the nursery and promote these daily in every routine.
• Maintain strictly professional relationships and report any complaints or concerns to management in accordance with company policy and procedures.
• Facilitate a strong key person approach to enable children to form secure attachments and cover all children daily when colleagues are absent.
• Attend regular team meetings to ensure that you remain updated on key priorities, changes, developments and regularly review company policies and procedures.

Skills

Fluent English

EYFS awareness

Team player

Education

Level 2 childcare qualification

Job description

Family First, Just Imagine Day Nursery - Vange in Basildon, is seeking a Level 2 Nursery Practitioner to join our toddler room. This full-time role offers a 40-hour week across Monday to Friday, all year round, with a salary of £27,040 per annum and a warm, home‑from‑home environment.

You will support early years development, follow EYFS guidelines, and maintain high standards of cleanliness. DBS checks required; staff parking available, and generous benefits await dedicated team members.