Nursery Practitioner

Childbase Partnership Limited; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 8,000 - 10,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Work-life balance

Childcare savings

Partner benefits

Wellbeing support

Career development

Job summary

Childbase Partnership invites applications for a Nursery Practitioner (qualified or unqualified) at Lime Grove Day Nursery, Hemel Hempstead. The role runs 7:30–10:00, Mon–Fri, 12.5 hours per week, 52 weeks a year, with a salary of £12.87-£15.59 per hour.

You will work with babies and children under five, supporting learning through play, observing progress, and upholding safeguarding standards, within a supportive team. The employer promotes inclusivity and offers training via their academy.

Qualifications

• Caring for babies and young children, especially under five.
• Knowledge of EYFS concepts and practices is advantageous.
• Understanding safeguarding best practices and child welfare.

Responsibilities

• Plan engaging activities to support learning through play.
• Observe, assess, and record each child’s progress.
• Safeguard children and promote well-being at all times.
• Communicate effectively with parents and colleagues to build strong relationships.

Skills

Caring for babies & under-fives

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding

Communication with families & staff

Team collaboration

Education

DfE approved early years qualification level 2+

Job description

Join Childbase Partnership and be part of something extraordinary.

Nursery Practitioner (qualified or unqualified)

Location: Lime Grove Day Nursery | Hemel Hempstead | HP1 1JS

Contract: Permanent | 12.5 hours/week | 52 weeks/year

Working pattern: 07:30-10:00 Monday-Friday

Salary: £12.87-£15.59 per hour

Benefits

• 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.
• Family childcare savings: If you have children or grandchildren, you may benefit from discounted childcare at Childbase Partnership nurseries, with savings of 20% for parents and 11% for grandparents.
• 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 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 work as a Key Person, planning and implementing high‑quality, engaging activities that promote learning through play; 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.