Nursery Practitioner (Lunch Cover) – Inspire & Grow

Childbase Partnership Limited; Winchester; Hybrid; GBP 13,000 - 16,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days annual leave (pro-rata)

28 days with length of service

Bank holidays

Partnership Reward Days

40% childcare savings

21% grandparent savings

Wellbeing support

Career development

Job summary

Childbase Partnership Limited is seeking a Nursery Practitioner (Lunch Cover) at West Downs Day Nursery, Winchester. The role is permanent, 20 hours per week across 52 weeks, with fixed patterns of 10:00–14:00 or 11:00–15:00 from Monday to Friday.

The salary ranges from £12.87 to £15.59 per hour with generous leave, life-work balance incentives, and childcare savings as part of our employee benefits. You will work with babies and young children, contributing to safe, nurturing care.

Qualifications

• Experience caring for babies and young children is valued.
• Knowledge of EYFS principles is advantageous.
• Passion for supporting early childhood development.

Responsibilities

• Provide lunch-time cover and supervise children during care activities.
• Plan and support engaging play sessions as directed by the Key Person.
• Contribute to observations for the children's learning journeys and ensure safeguarding.

Skills

Caring for babies

Early years knowledge

Safeguarding awareness

Education

DfE approved early years qualification level 2 or above

Job description

Childbase Partnership Limited is seeking a Nursery Practitioner (Lunch Cover) at West Downs Day Nursery, Winchester. The role is permanent, 20 hours per week across 52 weeks, with fixed patterns of 10:00–14:00 or 11:00–15:00 from Monday to Friday.

The salary ranges from £12.87 to £15.59 per hour with generous leave, life-work balance incentives, and childcare savings as part of our employee benefits. You will work with babies and young children, contributing to safe, nurturing care.