Nursery Practioner

HealthJobs4U Ltd; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A childcare service provider in Hull is seeking a qualified nursery practitioner to support children's learning and development. Responsibilities include facilitating engaging activities and ensuring children's well-being. Ideal candidates will have Level 3 qualifications and recent experience in a nursery setting. The position requires working full-time hours from Monday to Friday. Competitive benefits include discounted childcare and mandatory training covered.

Benefits

Closed on bank holidays

Discounted childcare

Car parking

Auto-enroll pension

Paid mandatory training

Paid additional training if relevant

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months experience in a 0-5 year setting.
• Experience with children aged 6 weeks to 5 years.
• Knowledge of EYFS framework & Ofsted regulations.

Responsibilities

• Support children's engagement with age-appropriate activities.
• Assist with creative play and safeguarding.
• Maintain children's records and cleanliness in the nursery.

Skills

Imaginative play facilitation

Communication

Child development knowledge

Education

Level 3 qualification in childcare

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an enthusiastic, energetic, qualified nursery practitioner to join our team.

Responsibilities

• Support children's imagination and engagement with age-appropriate activities.
• Answer questions with a positive, friendly approach.
• Read stories regularly and create engaging learning experiences.
• Assist with creative play, crafts, and safeguarding (e.g., supervising pet scenarios in a safe, playful context where applicable).
• Support painting, dress-up, storytelling, and other activities that foster development and collaboration.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Level 3 ONLY.
• Monday to Friday 7am – 6pm.
• Shift Patterns: 7am-4.30pm, 7.30-5.00pm, 8-5.15pm, 8.30-6.00pm. Half an hour lunch. Must be able to do a minimum of 36 hours per week. Full days only, no half-days or school hours.
• Must have experience within the last 3 years (minimum of 6 months) in a 0-5 year setting (no childminding, no babysitting).
• Recent experience in the past 3 years with activities for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years; personal care needs are met; working within the EYFS framework & Ofsted regulations.
• Role includes writing up children's records and cleaning the nursery.
• Be prepared to take on additional training when required and to work as part of a team.

Benefits

• Closed on all bank holidays and over Christmas.
• Discounted childcare for staff.
• Car parking.
• Auto-enroll pension.
• Mandatory training paid for.
• Additional training paid if relevant for the nursery.