Nursery Practitioner - Level 2

Family First; Atherstone; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Working Options

33Days Paid Holiday

75% Childcare Discount for your own

Career Growth

Supportive Culture

Company Pension and free on-site park

DBS Paid For

Uniform Provided

Job summary

Footsteps Atherstone, part of Family First Nurseries, is seeking a Level 2 Nursery Practitioner to join our caring team.

You will plan fun, age-appropriate activities aligned with the EYFS, build trusted relationships with children and families, and work collaboratively to maintain a happy, supportive atmosphere on a full-time basis in Warwickshire. We offer flexible hours, generous holiday, pension, DBS paid for and strong opportunities to grow.

Qualifications

• Level 2 Nursery Practitioner qualification.
• Confident written and spoken English.
• Experience in an Early Years setting.
• Knowledge of EYFS and safeguarding best practices.

Responsibilities

• Plan fun, age-appropriate activities aligned with the EYFS.
• Build trusted relationships with children and families.
• Work collaboratively to maintain a happy, supportive atmosphere.

Skills

Confident written and spoken English

Experience in an Early Years setting

Education

Level 2 Nursery Practitioner

Job description

• Location Footsteps Atherstone Nursery and Pre-School
• Date Opened 31/10/2026
• Work Experience 1-3 years
• Job Type Full time
• Province Warwickshire
• City Atherstone
• Postal Code CV9 2PA
• Country United Kingdom

Job Description

Salary: £27,019.20 per annum

Hours: Full-time (40 hours per week Monday–Friday) with flexible optionsavailable

Location: Footsteps Atherstone (Onsite Parking)

At Footsteps Atherstone , we’re looking for a caring, enthusiastic Level 2Nursery Practitioner to join our supportive, friendly team. You’llenjoy flexibility, recognition and genuine opportunities to grow,all in a nurturing environment where both children and colleaguesthrive.

Webelieve the best outcomes for children start with happy, supportedteams. Here’s what you’ll enjoy:

• FlexibleWorking Options: 4or 5 days, part-time or bank hours to suit your lifestyle
• 33Days Paid Holiday: 24 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays + your birthdayoff
• 75%Childcare Discount for your own children
• CareerGrowth: Tailored training, development and promotionopportunities
• SupportiveCulture: Warm, inclusive team with staff socials and appreciationtreats
• CompanyPension and free on-site parking
• DBSPaid For: We cover the cost of your enhanced DBS check
• UniformProvided: So you’re ready from day one

TheRole

As aLevel 2 Nursery Practitioner, you’ll help children learn, play, andgrow in a safe, engaging environment. You will:

• Planfun, age-appropriate activities aligned with the EYFS
• Buildtrusted relationships with children and families
• Workcollaboratively to maintain a happy, supportiveatmosphere

AboutYou

You’recompassionate, reliable, and committed to making a difference everyday.

• Confidentwritten and spoken English
• Experiencein an Early Years setting
• Knowledgeof EYFS and safeguarding best practices

WhyJoin Us?

The nursery environment supports a balanced rhythm to the day, with dedicated spaces that allow children to play, rest and explore comfortably. Aspart of the Family First Nurseries network, you’ll have access togreat resources, strong professional development and the opportunityto progress into senior roles.

We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Weare committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare ofchildren and expect all staff and volunteers to share thiscommitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be berequired for all posts. This post will be subject to enhancedchecks as part of our Safeguarding Duty.

Footsteps Atherstone is part of the Family First Group where we take great careto treat everyone as a person, with equal rights andresponsibilities to any other individual, whether they are anadult or a child. We are committed to providing equalityofopportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children andfamilies according to their individual needs. Discrimination onthe grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage orcivil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, genderreassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin,or political belief has no place within the Family FirstGroup