Nursery Nurse / Early Years Practioner

Banana Moon Franchise; Bedford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-day work week

Work-life balance

Employee rewards gateway

Job summary

Banana Moon Day Nursery Limited in Bedford is seeking a dedicated Nursery Practitioner to provide high-quality early years education and care in a nurturing setting.

The role supports children’s development, with a focus on safe practice, excellent communication with parents, and collaborative working with the team. The nursery values passion for early childhood education and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Level 2/3 early years qualification as defined by the Department for Education
• DBS enhanced disclosure within the child workforce sector
• References covering the last 5 years of employment
• Paediatric first aid and safeguarding training (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with children, parents and colleagues
• Manage daily activities and routines within the nursery
• Provide excellent childcare ensuring the safety and well-being of all children
• Engage children in educational and stimulating activities

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

English proficiency

Education

Level 2/3 in Childcare

Tools

DBS Enhanced Disclosure

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated Nursery Practitioner to join our team in providing high-quality care and education for young children. The ideal candidate will have a passion for early childhood education and creating a nurturing environment for children to thrive. We are preferably looking for a professional who has a Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Childcare but would consider an unqualified candidate with the right experience and who is willing to complete a qualification while working with us.

Our full time position would give you the opportunity of working up to full time hours (40 per week) over 4 days, giving you an extra day off each week to support your work-home life balance.

Responsibilities:

• Communicate effectively with children, parents, and colleagues
• Manage daily activities and routines within the nursery setting
• Provide excellent childcare, ensuring the safety and well-being of all children
• Engage children in educational and stimulating activities

Requirements

• A full and relevant level 2/3 early years qualification as defined by the Department of Education
• DBS enhanced disclosure within the child workforce sector
• Satisfactory references that cover the last 5 years of employment
• Satisfactory responses to our staff suitability declaration
• (Preferred) Paediatric 12h first aid certificate, safeguarding training, qualification and one year's post qualifying experience
• Proficient in English language, both spoken and written

Benefits

• Beautiful Grade 2 listed setting
• Established and experienced team
• Great location near shops, library and park (scope for trips out!)
• Employee rewards gateway