Nursery Practitioner - Level 2

Family First Nursery Group; Bourne End; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery group in Bourne End is seeking a passionate Nursery Practitioner to join their team and provide exceptional care in early years education. This full-time role involves working 40 hours a week, ensuring high-quality care and addressing each child's individual needs. The ideal candidate must hold a Level 2 or 3 Childcare qualification, possess excellent communication skills, and be enthusiastic about fostering children’s development. Benefits include a competitive salary, qualification recognition bonus, and generous leave entitlements.

Benefits

Annual salary of £26,291.20 for Level 2

Qualification Recognition Bonus up to £400

75% off nursery fees

24 days annual leave plus birthday off and bank holidays

Confidential employee assistance helpline

Tailored career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 2 or 3 childcare qualification is essential.
• Over 1 year's experience of working in Early Years is desirable.
• Knowledge of the Statutory framework for EYFS is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Ensure each child's individual needs are met with high standards.
• Plan stimulating early years activities tailored to children’s needs.
• Engage with a flexible attitude and a willingness to develop skills.

Skills

Childcare qualification

Fluent English

Education

Level 2 or 3 Childcare qualification

Job description

Overview

We are currently seeking a Nursery Practitioner who is passionate about early years education to join our team and help us continue delivering exceptional care. The ideal candidate will hold a Level 2 or 3 Childcare qualification and be available for a full time role, working 40 hours a week with flexible shift patterns between 7:30am - 6:30pm, Monday to Friday all year round.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that each child's individual needs are met and a high standard of professional care and education is delivered in a caring, safe and secure environment in which all children can play, learn and develop.
• Observe, assess and plan an interesting, stimulating and challenging range of early years activities which supports each child's individual learning and development needs and abilities.
• Engage as a professional member of the team, exhibiting a flexible attitude and willingness to develop new skills.
• Ensure that company policies and procedures are read, applied, reviewed regularly and adhered to by all.
• Follow risk assessments diligently and report all health and safety matters to management.
• Enhance the all‑around daily needs of children, including their physical, intellectual, social and emotional development.
• Duties and responsibilities in this job description are not exhaustive or restrictive; changes and other duties relevant to this post may be added.

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 2 or 3 childcare qualification – essential.
• Fluent in written and spoken English – essential.
• Over 1 year's experience of working in Early Years – desirable.
• Knowledge of the Statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements – desirable.
• Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate – required for all posts; subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty.

Benefits

• £26,291.20 per annum (Level 2).
• £400 Qualification Recognition Bonus for Level 3 practitioners (after 6 months).
  Referral Programme: Refer a friend and earn up to £750.
• Employee Childcare Discounts: 75% off nursery fees for our team members.
• Annual Leave: Starting at 24 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays.
• Health and Wellbeing: Confidential employee assistance helpline available.
• Career Development: Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your career growth.
• Transport Links: 6‑minute walk from Bourne End Train Station.

Location

Furlong Rd, Wooburn Green, Bourne End SL8 5AE. The nursery is housed in a beautifully converted Methodist Church, spread across two floors, and is just a 6‑minute walk from Bourne End Train Station with convenient street parking available.

EEO Statement

The Bourne End Day Nursery and Preschool is 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.

Safeguarding Commitment

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.