Nursery Practitioner - Level 2

Family First Nurseries Group; Stafford; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Paid holiday

Childcare discount

Career growth

Supportive culture

Company pension

On-site parking

DBS paid for

Uniform provided

Job summary

Footsteps Nursery Stafford, part of the Family First Nurseries Group, is seeking a caring Level 2 Nursery Practitioner to join our friendly, supportive team. This part-time role offers flexibility, recognition and real opportunities to grow.

You will plan fun, age-appropriate activities aligned with EYFS, build trusted relationships with children and families, and work collaboratively to maintain a happy, nurturing atmosphere. We value inclusivity and safeguarding; a DBS check is required.

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

Confident written and spoken English

Experience in an Early Years setting

Knowledge of EYFS and safeguarding

Education

Level 2 Nursery Practitioner qualification

Job description

Stafford, United Kingdom | Posted on 19/08/2026

Hours: Part time - 20 hours

Location: Footsteps Nursery Stafford

At Footsteps Nursery Stafford, 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?

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.

Footsteps Nursery Stafford 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 equalityofopportunity 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