Nursery Practitioner

Joining Careers Education; Shoreham-by-Sea; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; 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 (

Golden Handshake Welcome Bonus: £250 (

Refer a Friend Bonus: £250

Job summary

Joining Careers Education seeks an Early Years Practitioner to join our nursery team. You will deliver high-quality care and education for children from 3 months to 5 years, applying the EYFS framework in every activity.

You will plan engaging activities, observe and record child development, and build strong relationships with families and staff, while ensuring safeguarding and safety at all times.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework and how to apply it in daily practice.
• Ability to observe, assess and document children's development to inform planning.

Responsibilities

• Deliver care and learning experiences aligned with EYFS.
• Plan and lead imaginative, age-appropriate activities tailing to individual needs.
• Observe, assess and document children's progress and plan next steps.
• Build warm relationships with children, families and colleagues.
• Maintain a safe, secure environment with safeguarding and health & safety focus.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Observation and assessment

Activity planning

Safeguarding

Team communication

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