Nursery Practitioner

Joining Careers Education; Lancing; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday Off

Staff Benefits Platform

50% Off Childcare

Social Events

Career Progression

Training & Development

Wellbeing Benefits

Ofsted Outstanding Bonus

Long-Standing Awards

Annual Salary Review

Golden Handshake Welcome Bonus: £500 (

Refer a Friend Bonus: £250

Job summary

Joining Careers Education is seeking an enthusiastic Early Years Practitioner to support children aged 3 months to 5 years in a nurturing nursery setting. You will deliver learning experiences aligned with the EYFS framework and create a stimulating environment that fosters curiosity and confidence.

You will plan and lead age-appropriate activities, observe and document development, and build strong relationships with families and the team while upholding safeguarding and health & safety

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.
• Ability to plan imaginative, age-appropriate activities.
• Observe, assess and document children's development.
• Build warm relationships with children, families and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional care and learning experiences in line with the EYFS framework.
• Plan and lead imaginative, age-appropriate activities tailored to each child's needs.
• Observe, assess, and document children's development to celebrate progress and plan next steps.
• Build warm, trusting relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
• Maintain a safe, secure, and inspiring environment with safeguarding and health & safety focus.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Child development

Observation & assessment

Communication with families

Job description

Join us as an Early Years Practitioner!

Are you a passionate and dedicated Early Years Practitioner looking for a fresh and exciting opportunity to inspire young minds in a supportive and vibrant setting? Look no further!

We are delighted to invite you to become part of our growing nursery team, where you’ll help create a nurturing and stimulating environment for children aged 3 months to 5 years.

About the Role

You’ll play a key role in delivering outstanding care and education, helping every child flourish during their most formative years. With a strong grasp of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework and a genuine love for working with children, you’ll ignite curiosity, creativity, and confidence that lasts a lifetime.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional care and learning experiences in line with the EYFS framework.
• Plan and lead imaginative, age-appropriate activities tailored to each child's individual needs.
• Observe, assess, and document children's development to celebrate their progress and plan next steps.
• Build warm, trusting relationships with children, families, and your colleagues.
• Maintain a safe, secure, and inspiring environment, with a strong focus on safeguarding and health & safety.

Why Join us?

We’re proud to offer a fantastic range of benefits to support, reward, and recognise our amazing team. Here’s what you can enjoy as part of working with us:

• Birthday Off – Celebrate your special day with a paid day off.
• Staff Benefits Platform – Access exclusive discounts, wellbeing tools and lifestyle perks.
• 50% Off Childcare – Significant savings for your little ones.
• Social Events – Regular team get-togethers and celebrations throughout the year.
• Career Progression – A well-structured path to grow your career with clear development goals.
• Training & Development – Continuous learning opportunities and support.
• Wellbeing Benefits – Resources to support your mental, emotional and physical health.
• Ofsted Outstanding Bonus – Recognising your role in delivering exceptional quality.
• Long-Standing Awards – Celebrating commitment and service milestones.
• Annual Salary Review – Regular review to ensure your pay reflects your contribution.
• Golden Handshake Welcome Bonus: £500 for full-time and £250 for part-time roles. (subject to attendance and probation).
• Refer a Friend Bonus: Bring a friend and get rewarded £250