Nursery Practitioner - Level 2

Family First; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Working

Holiday entitlement

Childcare Discount

Career Growth

Supportive Culture

Pension & Parking

DBS paid for

Uniform Provided

Job summary

CherryGrove Day Nursery, part of the Family First Group, is seeking a Level 2 Nursery Practitioner to help children learn, play and grow in a safe, engaging environment near High Wycombe. The role is part-time (31 hours across Tue-Fri) with flexible options.

You’ll join a warm, supportive team offering training, holidays, a pension, DBS paid for, and uniform provided, with opportunities to develop and progress within the Family First network.

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

Job description

High Wycombe, United Kingdom | Posted on 25/06/2026

Salary: £12.84 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.

We are 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