Nursery Practitioner

Childbase Partnership Ltd; Chipping Barnet; On-site; GBP 7,000 - 9,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Reward days

Childcare discount

Partner benefits

Wellbeing support

Career development

Job summary

Childbase Partnership Ltd is seeking a Nursery Practitioner (qualified or unqualified) for Woodlands Day Nursery, Barnet. The role is permanent, 10 hours per week, Monday to Friday 16:30-18:30, with a salary of £14.11-£16.63 per hour. The setting emphasizes care, inclusion and development of young children.

Applicants should be enthusiastic about learning, safeguarding and partner communication, with flexibility to join our team and contribute to a positive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Experience caring for babies and children in an early years setting is desirable.
• Knowledge of child development and EYFS principles to support learning.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting well-being.

Responsibilities

• Assist planning and delivering high-quality, engaging activities.
• Observe, assess and record children's progress and development.
• Support safeguarding and build positive relationships with families.

Skills

Caring for babies and children

EYFS knowledge

Observing progress

Communication with parents

Safeguarding

Education

DfE approved early years qualification (level 2+)

Job description

Job Introduction

Join Childbase Partnership and be part of something extraordinary.

Role: Nursery Practitioner (qualified or unqualified).

Location: Woodlands Day Nursery | Barnet | EN5 2HL.

Contract: Permanent | 10 hours/week | 52 weeks/year.

Working pattern: Monday-Friday 16:30-18:30.

Salary: £14.11-£16.63 per hour.

We've been delivering childcare excellence since 1989. Within our 44-day nurseries, Head Office, and Training Academy, EduBase, our ethos is simple: we all belong, we all matter, and we all contribute. We believe in 'careers, not jobs', supporting one another to grow and succeed.

Why join us?

• Generous annual leave: 23 days paid leave per annum (pro-rata), rising to 28 days with length of service, plus paid bank holidays.
• Work-life balance: Up to a further 20 paid days off each year through our Partnership Reward Days incentive; take your leave or sell the days you accrue, tax-free.
• Childcare discount: 20% discount (or 11% grandparent discount) on your fees at any Childbase nursery, from day one.
• Exclusive partner benefits: Long-service rewards, qualification bonuses and retail discounts.
• Wellbeing support: Free meals, mental health and occupational health support, flu jabs, eye care vouchers and a free will-writing service.
• Career development: Team inset days, access to online training and apprenticeships through our academy.

About Us

• We are employee-owned: Every colleague is a partner with a voice, who helps drive our success; when we do well, we each receive an annual tax-free dividend.
• We are number 1: Ranked top of the Nursery World league tables for our Ofsted outcomes.
• We are community driven: Supporting causes close to our hearts, We've raised more than £3.5 million for charity.
• We are environmentally responsible: Building a greener tomorrow our nurseries all hold Green Flag awards and are powered by 100% renewable energy.

About You

• You are passionate about inspiring children: You have some experience of caring for babies and children aged five and under, ideally in an early years environment; holding a DfE approved early years qualification at level 2 or above is advantageous though not essential.
• You are skilled in creating opportunities for learning: Your knowledge of child development, and ideally your EYFS knowledge, will enable you to support with planning and implementing high quality, engaging activities that promote learning through play; assisting with observing, assessing and recording children's progress.
• You are an advocate for safeguarding: You will ensure every child feels safe, valued, and happy and their well-being is promoted.
• You are collaborative: You enjoy working in partnership with others, and will effectively communicate with children, parents and colleagues, building strong and positive relationships.

We are an inclusive employer and we welcome applicants of all ages and backgrounds. We're committed to FREDIE (fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion, and engagement) and will consider any reasonable adjustments required. If you meet the essential criteria for this role, your application will be automatically shortlisted for review by our Recruitment Team who will determine if an interview is the next step.

Applicants must currently reside within a commutable distance of the nursery and hold suitable Right to Work in the UK; VISA sponsorship is not available. Safer recruitment checks apply, which include an Enhanced DBS check.