Nursery Practitioner - Shape Young Minds | Flexible Roles

Blue Arrow; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly rate £15+

Flexible roles

Training & development

Supportive teams

Holiday pay & pension

Career progression

Immediate start interviews

Job summary

Blue Arrow in Basingstoke is seeking a friendly Nursery Practitioner to support children with play, learning and care in a nurturing setting.

You will deliver age-appropriate activities, observe development, document milestones, and collaborate with parents and colleagues while following EYFS, safeguarding and nursery procedures.

Flexible full-time or part-time roles with ongoing training and career progression.

Qualifications

• Level 2 or Level 3 Childcare/Early Years qualification desirable.
• Good understanding of the EYFS framework.
• Excellent communication and teamworking abilities.
• Patient, caring, and approachable nature.
• Strong commitment to safeguarding and child welfare.
• Nursery/childcare experience beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe, engaging, and supportive environment for children.
• Encourage learning and development in line with the EYFS framework.
• Deliver and support fun, age-appropriate activities throughout the day.
• Build strong relationships with children, parents, and fellow team members.
• Observe and document children's progress and developmental milestones.
• Support daily routines including mealtimes, hygiene, and personal care.
• Follow safeguarding, health & safety, and nursery procedures at all times.
• Promote inclusion, confidence, wellbeing, and positive behaviour.

Skills

Excellent communication

Teamworking abilities

Safeguarding awareness

Education

Level 2 or Level 3 Childcare/Early Years qualification

Job description

Blue Arrow in Basingstoke is seeking a friendly Nursery Practitioner to support children with play, learning and care in a nurturing setting.

You will deliver age-appropriate activities, observe development, document milestones, and collaborate with parents and colleagues while following EYFS, safeguarding and nursery procedures.

Flexible full-time or part-time roles with ongoing training and career progression.