Nursery Practitioner

The Old Station Nursery Group; York and North Yorkshire; Sur place; GBP 14 000 - 21 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Free childcare for first month

52% childcare discount after intro

31 days holiday + birthday off + 1 day

Access to The National College

One paid volunteering day

Perkbox discounts & Blue Light Card

Employee of the Month & long-service

Referral bonuses

Résumé du poste

The Old Station Nursery Group is recruiting a Nursery Practitioner for Minster Yard, York. You will help children learn through playful activities, support their development, and create a warm, safe environment.

No formal Early Years qualification is required; enthusiasm and a willingness to learn are valued. This full-time role offers a 38-hour week over 4 days, with lunch-cover slots and a competitive hourly rate of £12.71.

Qualifications

• No formal Early Years qualification required.
• Enthusiasm, kindness and willingness to learn are valued.
• Ability to work closely with colleagues and families.

Responsabilités

• Create a warm, inclusive environment where every child feels welcome and valued
• Help plan and deliver play-based activities that follow children’s interests and support their learning
• Build your understanding of the EYFS and how it shapes everyday practice
• Notice and celebrate children’s progress, contributing to observations and records with guidance from colleagues
• Build positive relationships with families and share updates about children’s days
• Support everyday routines, including meals, personal care, and rest, with patience and kindness
• Follow safeguarding, safety, and hygiene procedures, asking for guidance whenever you’re unsure
• Share ideas, lend a hand, and learn alongside your colleagues

Connaissances

Kindness

Willingness to learn

Curiosity

Teamwork

Description du poste

Join Our Team as a Nursery Practitioner

Bring your curiosity and care - and discover where Early Years could take you

At The Old Station Nursery, we believe everyone is still growing - little humans and big humans alike. As a Nursery Practitioner at Minster Yard, you’ll help children learn through play, build their confidence, and feel safe and cared for.

You don’t need an Early Years qualification to get started. Bring your enthusiasm, kindness, and willingness to learn, and you’ll find colleagues ready to share their knowledge and help you grow.

Why Join Our Team?

We take care of the people who care for our children and families. Here’s what that means for you:

• Childcare support: Free childcare for your first month, followed by a 52% discount based on your working hours.
• Time to recharge: 31 days of holiday, including national bank holidays, plus your birthday off and an extra day after 3 years of service.
• Space to grow: Access to The National College, with a library of courses and training to develop your practice and leadership.
• Connection to your community: One paid day each year to volunteer and support a cause that matters to you.
• Everyday support: With access to Perkbox, enjoy discounts on shopping, meals out, and everyday essentials, alongside wellbeing tools and online medical services. You’ll also be eligible for a Blue Light Card, helping your money go further with even more discounts.
• Recognition along the way: We celebrate the care and commitment you bring, with Employee of the Month recognition, long-service awards to mark your milestones, and referral bonuses for introducing friends or family to our team.

Pay: £12.71 per hour

Hours: Monday-Friday. Full time: 38 hours over 4 days | Lunch Cover: 9:00am-2:00pm or 9:00am-3:00pm - 5 days per week.

Location

Little Green Rascals Minster Yard

7 Minster Yard

York

North Yorkshire

YO1 7JD

Where You'll Be Working

Little Green Rascals Minster Yard is a truly unique nursery. Our goal at Little Green Rascals Minster Yard is to create a home-from-home environment, offering natural, locally sourced, and organic products whenever possible—ensuring no added nasties in our food or skincare. Our toys and resources are made from natural and sustainable materials, and even our electricity comes from an ethical supplier as we try everything we can do our bit to help our planet. Nestled in the heart of York, we are conveniently located in the heart of York city centre, with our main entrances on The Queen’s Path next to the Minster and on Deangate. We have five rooms - Wiggly Worms, Dancing Dragonflies, Little Ladybirds, Cheeky Hens and Preschool, as well as our own Forest School area. We look after up to 125 children per day from 0-4 years. We don't have any on-site parking, but we have plenty of local bus routes and some great local parking rates through an app if you need this, as well as being only an 8-minute walk from York train station. We have a bike store if you wish to cycle in too. There are some great perks on offer too - your birthday off each year, Perkbox and a veg box, to name a few! We look forward to welcoming you and showing you our amazing setting at Minster Yard!

What You'll Be Doing

Working alongside experienced colleagues, you’ll help create a welcoming nursery day filled with play, discovery, and caring routines.

One moment you might be joining in with imaginative play or helping children explore paint and textures. The next, you could be offering reassurance, helping with lunchtime, or celebrating a new achievement.

With support from your team, you’ll:

• Create a warm, inclusive environment where every child feels welcome and valued
• Help plan and deliver play-based activities that follow children’s interests and support their learning
• Build your understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and how it shapes everyday practice
• Notice and celebrate children’s progress, contributing to observations and records with guidance from colleagues
• Build positive relationships with families and share updates about children’s days
• Support everyday routines, including meals, personal care, and rest, with patience and kindness
• Follow safeguarding, safety, and hygiene procedures, asking for guidance whenever you’re unsure
• Share ideas, lend a hand, and learn alongside your colleagues

Our values are simple: Own it. Be human. Make it happen.

What We’re Looking For

No qualifications are required for this role. Previous experience working in a childcare setting would be beneficial, but isn’t essential.

You’ll bring:

• A genuine interest in working with children and supporting their development
• Kindness, patience, and a willingness to see things from a child’s perspective
• Curiosity and enthusiasm for learning new skills
• A reliable approach and the ability to work closely with others
• Openness to feedback and the confidence to ask questions
• A commitment to keeping children safe and helping them feel included

Whether you’re exploring Early Years for the first time or bringing experience from another childcare setting, we’d love to hear what you could bring to our community.

If you have any questions about the role, our Recruitment Team will be happy to help at [e-mail].

Please note: we are currently unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

The Old Station Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references, verification of your right to work in the UK, and any essential qualifications. We are proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Reasonable adjustments will be considered to support fairness and accessibility for all candidates. This role involves regulated activity with children.