Nursery Practitioner – Lymington

Freedomcaregroup; Pennington; On-site; GBP 20,124 - 28,704; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid lunch breaks with chef-prepared
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Attendance bonuses

Pension scheme

Training and development

Staff events

Job summary

Freedomcaregroup is hiring Nursery Practitioners (Level 2/3) in Pennington. Part-time and full-time roles with typical hours 8am–6pm across three or four days, offering 20k–28k+ salary depending on level and pattern.

We value caring, enthusiastic staff who support children’s development, safeguarding, and partnership with families in a modern, well-resourced setting.

Qualifications

• Qualified Level 2 or Level 3 in Early Years/Childcare.
• Ability to communicate with children, families and colleagues.
• Commitment to safeguarding and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care and early learning in a nursery.
• Support children's physical, emotional and social development.
• Plan activities around individual needs and interests.
• Maintain learning records as key person.
• Collaborate with nursery team and parents.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Reliability

Childcare support

Education

Level 2 Early Years qualification

Job description

NURSERY PRACTITIONERS

Level 2 and Level 3 | Part-time and full-time opportunities

THREE OR FOUR LONG DAYS PER WEEK TYPICAL HOURS 8AM–6PM

Build a rewarding career in early years

Are you a caring, enthusiastic and qualified Nursery Practitioner looking to join a supportive nursery where children and staff are genuinely valued?

We are recruiting Level 2 and Level 3 Nursery Practitioners to provide high-quality care and early learning within a modern, welcoming and well-resourced nursery environment. Level 3 practitioners are particularly encouraged to apply, although we would also be delighted to hear from strong Level 2 candidates.

Hours and salaries

Level 2

Part-time
3 days, 8am–6pm

From £20,124

Level 2

Full-time
4 days, 8am–6pm*

From £26,832

Level 3

Part-time
3 days, 8am–6pm

From £21,060 –

£21,528

Level 3

Full-time
4 days, 8am–6pm*

From £28,080 –

£28,704

* A 5pm finish may be possible for the full-time positions.

Let’s talk about the hours that work for you. We can be flexible where possible and encourage candidates to speak to us about their preferred working pattern before deciding the advertised hours may not suit them.

About the role

• Providing high-quality physical, emotional, social and educational care.
• Safeguarding children and promoting their welfare and safety at all times.
• Planning activities around children’s individual needs, interests and development.
• Acting as a key person and maintaining accurate learning and development records.
• Building positive and professional partnerships with parents and carers.
• Supporting children with meals, personal care and daily routines.
• Maintaining excellent standards of safety, hygiene and cleanliness.
• Working collaboratively with the Nursery Manager, Room Leaders and wider team.
• Following nursery policies, procedures and confidentiality requirements.
• Contributing to training, staff meetings, parent evenings and nursery events when required.

About you

• A recognised Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years or Childcare qualification.
• A warm, caring and child-centred approach.
• A clear understanding of safeguarding and children’s welfare.
• The ability to support individual learning and development.
• Confident communication with children, families and colleagues.
• Reliability, flexibility and a positive team-focused attitude.
• Commitment to professional standards, confidentiality and ongoing development.

What we offer

• Paid lunch breaks with a complimentary chef-prepared lunch every day.
• Monthly and annual attendance bonuses.
• Additional paid annual leave for long service.
• Childcare discount and company pension scheme.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Staff events and team celebrations.
• A modern, well-resourced and air-conditioned nursery environment.
• A supportive management team with excellent staff retention.

Safeguarding statement: The successful applicant will be required to complete appropriate safer-recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and to providing an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated fairly and with respect.