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

Family First Nursery Group; Hempstead; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable nursery organization in Hempstead seeks a dedicated Level 2 Nursery Practitioner to deliver high-quality care and education. The role requires full commitment to the children's individual needs and offers a supportive environment for professional development. Ideal candidates should possess a Level 2 childcare qualification, and fluency in English is essential. This is a full-time, year-round position with benefits including employee childcare discounts and a health and wellbeing program.

Benefits

Referral programme: Earn up to £750

75% off nursery fees for employees

Starting at 24 days annual leave

Confidential employee assistance helpline

Tailored learning and development opportunities

Excellent transport links

Qualifications

• Essential qualification in childcare (Level 2).
• Fluent in English required.
• Experience in Early Years is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Meet individual needs of children, ensuring high-quality care.
• Plan stimulating early years activities.
• Maintain adherence to company policies and procedures.

Skills

Fluent in written and spoken English

Ability to observe and assess children's needs

Education

Full and relevant Level 2 childcare qualification

Job description

Prima Montessori & Day Nursery

Level 2 Nursery Practitioner

40 hours per week

Monday - Friday, All year round

Salary: £26,291.20

Located on Capstone Road in Gillingham, Prima Montessori Nursery sits within the Elm Court Estate and benefits from ample onsite parking for families. Rated "Good" by Ofsted, the nursery embraces a Montessori-inspired approach to childcare, delivered in harmony with the Early Years Foundation Stage national curriculum to support each child's independence, curiosity and natural love of learning. The setting offers eight spacious rooms, including a newly refurbished baby room, all designed to create calm, purposeful environments where children can explore freely. With two separate gardens for under‑twos and over‑twos, Prima Montessori Nursery provides age‑appropriate outdoor spaces that further enrich children's learning and development.

We are currently seeking a Nursery Practitioner to join our team. This full‑time role requires working 40 hours per week, with shifts between 7:30 am and 6:00 pm. The ideal candidate will hold a full and relevant Level 2 qualification. Please note, this is a year‑round position, as the nursery operates throughout the year and is not term‑time only.

Why Join Us?

• Referral programme: Refer a friend and earn upto £750
• Employee Childcare Discounts: 75% off nursery fees for our team member's
• Annual Leave: Starting at 24 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays
• Health and Wellbeing Programme: Confidential employee assistance helpline available
• Development: Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your career growth
• Excellent Transport Links

As Nursery Practitioner, you will:

• Ensure that each child's individual needs are met and a high standard of professional care and education is delivered in a caring, safe and secure environment in which all children can play, learn and develop
• Observe, assess and plan an interesting, stimulating and challenging range of early years activities which supports each child's individual learning and development needs and abilities
• Engage as a professional member of the team, exhibiting a flexible attitude and willingness to develop new skills
• Ensure that company policies and procedures are read, applied, reviewed regularly and adhered to by all
• Follow risk assessments diligently and report all health and safety matters to management
• Enhance the all‑around daily needs of children, including their physical, intellectual, social and emotional development

Duties and responsibilities in this job description are not exhaustive or restrictive, changes and other duties relevant to this post may be added.

As Nursery Practitioner, you will need:

• Full and relevant Level 2 childcare qualification - essential
• Fluent in written and spoken English - essential
• Over 1 year's experience of working in Early Years - desirable
• Knowledge of the Statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements - desirable

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty.

The Prima Montessori & Day Nursery 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.