Nursery Practitioner - Level 2

Family First Nurseries Group; High Wycombe; Hybrid; GBP 14,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

FlexibleWorking Options

33Days Paid Holiday

75%Childcare Discount for your own

CareerGrowth

SupportiveCulture

Company Pension and on-site parking

DBS Paid For

Uniform Provided

Job summary

Family First Nurseries Group is seeking a Level 2 Nursery Practitioner at CherryGrove Day Nursery in High Wycombe. The role focuses on helping children learn and grow in a safe, caring setting, with opportunities for training and career progression.

You will plan engaging activities aligned with EYFS, foster strong relationships with families, and contribute to a warm, collaborative nursery culture. Visa sponsorship is not offered.

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

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding knowledge

Early Years experience

Job description

High Wycombe, United Kingdom | Posted on 19/08/2026

Salary: £20,698.08 per hour

Hours: Part time - 31 hours , 4 days - Tuesday to Friday

At CherryGrove Day Nursery , 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?

CherryGrove Nursery, we provide a warm, nurturing, and stimulating environment where children feel safe, happy, and encouraged to thrive. With caring staff, engaging activities, and a focus on learning through play, we help every child grow in confidence, creativity, and independence.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.

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.

CherryGrove Day Nursery 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 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