Nursery Practitioner - Level 2

Family First Nurseries; Colchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days paid holiday

Childcare discount

Career growth

Supportive culture

Company pension and on-site parking

DBS paid for

Uniform provided

Job summary

Family First Nurseries is hiring a Level 2 Nursery Practitioner for Chestnut House Kindergarten in Colchester. You will help children learn, play, and grow in a safe, engaging environment, with a focus on EYFS and safeguarding best practices.

You’ll plan activities, build trusted relationships with families, and work collaboratively to maintain a happy, supportive atmosphere. We offer flexible working options, paid holiday, pension, DBS paid for, uniform provided, and progression opportunities

Qualifications

• 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

English proficiency

Early years experience

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

Level 2 Nursery Practitioner qualification

Job description

Colchester, United Kingdom | Posted on 14/09/2026

Hours: Full-time (40 hours, days e.g Monday–Friday) with flexible optionsavailable

AtChestnut House Kindergarten, 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?

Our bright, purpose-built nursery is filled withnatural light, inspiring spaces, and a positive team culture). Aspart of the Family First Nurseries network, you’ll have access togreat resources, strong professional development and the opportunityto progress into senior roles.

Pleasenote: 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 berequired for all posts. This post will be subject to enhancedchecks as part of our Safeguarding Duty.

Chestnut House Kindergartenis 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 equality ofopportunity 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