Nursery Practitioner

Bright Stars Nurseries; Cringleford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

60% childcare discount

Referral bonus

Staff recognition schemes

Discounts at high street/gym

Free counselling sessions

Career development opportunities

DBS paid by Bright Stars

Job summary

Bright Stars Nurseries is seeking an enthusiastic Early Years Practitioner to deliver exceptional care and learning experiences, helping every child thrive and reach their full potential. You will hold a Level 3 Early Years qualification with prior experience in an early years setting, applying EYFS principles with strong communication and teamwork.

Bright Stars offers DBS fees covered, excellent career development, and a supportive work environment that prioritises safeguarding and child

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic Early Years Practitioner with Level 3 EY qualification and experience in an early years setting.
• Strong understanding of the EYFS framework, communication and teamwork skills, and passion for supporting children's learning, development and wellbeing.
• Committed to creating a safe, nurturing and engaging environment for every child to thrive and reach potential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional care and learning experiences for every child.
• Support children's learning, development and wellbeing through daily activities.
• Collaborate with the team to maintain a safe, engaging and inclusive environment.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

We are now looking for an enthusiastic practitioner to help deliver exceptional care and learning experiences, supporting every child to thrive and reach their full potential.

Our Benefits:

• Up to 60% discount on childcare fees
• Referral bonus scheme
• Staff recognition and appreciation schemes
• High-street and gym membership discounts
• Free face-to-face counselling sessions
• Excellent career development and progression opportunities
• DBS registration paid for by Bright Stars

Qualification Requirements:

We are looking for an enthusiastic Early Years Practitioner who holds a full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification and has previous experience working within an early years setting. The successful candidate will have a good understanding of the EYFS framework, strong communication and teamwork skills, and a genuine passion for supporting children's learning, development, and wellbeing. They will be committed to creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where every child can thrive and reach their full potential.

Safeguarding & Safer Recruitment:

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all employees to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be expected to uphold the nursery’s safeguarding policies and procedures in line with current legislation and Ofsted requirements, demonstrating an understanding of safeguarding responsibilities, confidentiality, information sharing, and child protection practices. Any safeguarding concerns must be reported promptly and appropriately to the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL). As part of our safer recruitment process, the successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and all other relevant pre-employment checks. An Enhanced DBS check is an essential requirement for this role.