Qualified Nursery Practitioner

Childbase Partnership; Reading; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in Reading is seeking a Qualified Nursery Practitioner (Level 2 or above). The ideal candidate will plan engaging activities, ensure children's safety and well-being, and collaborate effectively with families. This permanent role offers varied shifts between Monday and Friday, providing both full-time and part-time opportunities in a supportive, employee-owned environment.

Benefits

Employee-owned dividends

Supportive environment

Engagement in community causes

Qualifications

• Qualified early years professional with a DfE approved qualification.
• Skilled in planning and implementing high quality, engaging activities.
• Advocate for safeguarding children's well-being.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement activities promoting learning through play.
• Observe, assess, and record children's progress.
• Communicate effectively with children, parents, and colleagues.

Skills

Creating opportunities for learning

Safeguarding

Collaboration

Education

DfE approved early years qualification at level 2 or above

Job description

Overview

Role: Qualified Nursery Practitioner (Level 2 or above).

Location: Green Park Day Nursery | Reading | RG2 6UQ.

Contract: Permanent | 20-40 hours/week | 52 weeks/year.

Working pattern: Varied shifts Monday-Friday between 07:30-18:30 | Full-time and part-time hours available.

Salary: £25,937.60-£31,158.40 per annum (pro-rata) | £12.47–£14.98 per hour.

About us

We’ve been delivering childcare excellence since 1989. Within our 43-day nurseries, Head Office, and Training Academy, EduBase, our ethos is simple: we all belong, we all matter, and we all contribute. We believe in ‘careers, not jobs’, supporting one another to grow and succeed.

About us

• We are employee-owned: Every colleague is a partner with a voice, who helps drive our success; when we do well, we each receive an annual tax-free dividend.
• We are number 1: Ranked top of the Nursery World league tables for our Ofsted outcomes.
• We are community driven: Supporting causes close to our hearts, we’ve raised more than £3.5 million for charity.
• We are environmentally responsible: Building a greener tomorrow our nurseries all hold Green Flag awards and are powered by 100% renewable energy.

About you

• You are a qualified early years professional: You hold a DfE approved early years qualification at level 2 or above.
• You are skilled in creating opportunities for learning: Your knowledge of the EYFS will enable you to work as a Key Person, planning and implementing high quality, engaging activities that promote learning through play; observing, assessing and recording children’s progress.
• You are an advocate for safeguarding: You will ensure every child feels safe, valued, and happy and their well-being is promoted.
• You are collaborative: You enjoy working in partnership with children, parents and colleagues, effectively communicating and building strong and positive relationships.

We are an inclusive employer and we welcome applicants of all ages and backgrounds. We’re committed to FREDIE (fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion, and engagement) and will consider any reasonable adjustments required. If you meet the essential criteria for this role, your application will be automatically shortlisted for review by our Recruitment Team who will determine if an interview is the next step.

Applicants must currently reside within a commutable distance of the nursery and hold suitable Right to Work in the UK; VISA sponsorship is not available. Safer recruitment checks apply, which include an Enhanced DBS check. If you’re not early years qualified, visit our Careers Page to explore other opportunities.