Nursery Practitioner - Level 2

Family First Nurseries Group; Beaconsfield; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel allowance

Flexible working options

33 days paid holiday

75% childcare discount

Career growth

Supportive culture

Company pension and on-site parking

DBS paid for

Uniform provided

Job summary

Beaconsfield, United Kingdom — Poppies Beaconsfield Day Nursery, part of the Family First Nurseries Group, seeks a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner. You will plan engaging EYFS activities, support children's development through play, and build trusted relationships with families in a safe, welcoming setting.

This full-time role offers 40 hours, with flexible options, plus a welcome bonus, travel allowance, generous holiday entitlement, childcare discount, pension, DBS paid for, and opportunities for

Qualifications

• Experience in an Early Years setting.
• Knowledge of EYFS and safeguarding best practices.
• Confident written and spoken English.

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

English fluency

Early years experience

EYFS knowledge

Job description

Beaconsfield, United Kingdom | Posted on 25/06/2026

Level 3 Nursery Practitioner / Early Years Practitioner – Package worth up to £31,780 per year

Salary: £30,680 per annum + £1,000 Welcome Bonus + Up to £100 per month Travel Allowance*

Hours: Full-time 40 Hours, Monday - Friday with flexible options available

At Poppies Beaconsfield Day Nursery, we’re looking for a caring, enthusiastic Level 3 Nursery Practitioner to join our supportive, friendly team. You’ll enjoy flexibility, recognition and genuine opportunities to grow, all in a nurturing environment where both children and colleagues thrive.

We believe the best outcomes for children start with happy, supported teams. Here’s what you’ll enjoy:

• Up to £100 per month Travel Allowance* to support you with getting to and from work
  
• Flexible Working Options : 4 or 5 days, part-time or bank hours to suit your lifestyle
  
• 33 Days Paid Holiday : 24 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays + your birthday off
  
• 75% Childcare Discount for your own children
• Career Growth : Tailored training, development and promotion opportunities
  
• Supportive Culture : Warm, inclusive team with staff socials and appreciation treats
  
• Company Pension and free on-site parking
• DBS Paid For : We cover the cost of your enhanced DBS check
  
• Uniform Provided : So you’re ready from day one
  

The Role

As a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner, you’ll help children learn, play, and grow in a safe, engaging environment. You will:

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

About You

You’re compassionate, reliable, and committed to making a difference every day.

• Confident written and spoken English
• Experience in an Early Years setting
• Knowledge of EYFS and safeguarding best practices

Why Join Us?

The nursery has been open for 20 years and is based on a former farm across two spacious barn conversions in Hedgerley Lane with a long standing team.As part of the Family First Nurseries network, you’ll have access to great resources, strong professional development and the opportunity to progress into senior roles.

Please note: We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty.

Poppies Beaconsfield Day Nurseryis part of the Family First Group where we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Group.