Nursery Practitioner - Level 2. Job in Finchampstead Education & Training Jobs

Family First Nursery Group; England; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery group in the United Kingdom is seeking a Level 2 Nursery Practitioner who will deliver engaging activities for children's development. The successful candidate will need a Level 2 Childcare Qualification, be fluent in English, and should have at least one year of experience in early years settings. The nursery offers a supportive working environment with numerous benefits, including a £500 welcome bonus and childcare discounts. Join a team that celebrates learning and development in a caring setting.

Benefits

£500 Welcome Bonus

Childcare Discount

Annual Leave: 24 days + birthday + bank holidays

Health & Wellbeing Support

Career Development Opportunities

Free Onsite Parking

Qualifications

• Essential Level 2 Childcare Qualification.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.
• 1+ year experience in Early Years is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, age-appropriate activities that support children's development.
• Observe and document progress using EyLog and learning journals.
• Build strong relationships with parents/carers through daily handovers.

Skills

Fluent in English

Experience in Early Years

Knowledge of EYFS

Education

Level 2 Childcare Qualification

Tools

EyLog

Job description

Level 2 Nursery Practitioner - Oak Tree Day Nursery & Pre-School

Location: 13 Nine Mile Ride, Finchampstead, Wokingham RG40 4QD

Full-Time (40 hours/week, Monday-Friday) Part-Time Considered

Salary: £27,040 per annum

Join an award-winning nursery with 5 consecutive Ofsted Outstanding ratings! Oak Tree Day Nursery & Pre-School is a warm, welcoming setting nestled in a leafy corner of Wokingham. Housed in a beautifully converted home, we offer a nurturing, eco-conscious environment where children thrive through outdoor, interest-led play. With a strong focus on sustainability and cultural diversity, our team celebrates learning through daily activities like Spanish storytelling and songs.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us:

• Recognition & Rewards: Monthly Employee of the Month awards and our fun Spin to Win scheme – win extra tea breaks, duvet days, or even choose your weekly shifts!
• £500 Welcome Bonus – paid just after 6 months!
• £400 Qualification Recognition Bonus for Level 2 Practitioners – paid after just 6 months!
• Annual Leave: 24 days + your birthday off + bank holidays
• Childcare Discount: 75% off nursery fees for team members
• Health & Wellbeing Support: Confidential employee assistance helpline
• Career Development: Tailored learning and progression opportunities
• Company Pension Scheme
• Referral Bonuses for bringing great people into our team
• Free Onsite Parking
• Team Events & Celebrations throughout the year

Your Role as Nursery Practitioner:

• Deliver engaging, age‑appropriate activities that support children's development
• Observe and document progress using EyLog and learning journals
• Build strong relationships with parents/carers through daily handovers
• Ensure a safe, secure, and stimulating environment for all children
• Maintain staff‑to‑child ratios and uphold EYFS standards
• Support the nursery's daily operations and uphold company policies

What We’re Looking For:

• Level 2 Childcare Qualification – Essential
• Fluent in English – Essential
• 1+ Year Experience in Early Years – Desirable
• Knowledge of EYFS & regulatory requirements – Desirable

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks and thorough vetting procedures.

Oak Tree Day Nursery and Pre‑school 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. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Group.