Qualified Nursery Practitioner

Childbase Partnership Limited; Staines-upon-Thames; Hybrid; GBP 27,040 - 32,427; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days paid leave per annum

Childcare discount

Well-being support

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Childbase Partnership Limited is looking for a Qualified Nursery Practitioner at Knowle Green Day Nursery in Staines-upon-Thames. This role offers options for full and part-time hours, allowing flexible working patterns. With a focus on delivering high-quality childcare, you will plan activities that promote learning through play while ensuring the safety and well-being of each child.

The position offers competitive salary, generous leave, and employee benefits including childcare discounts and well-being support. Join us in creating outstanding opportunities for children.

Qualifications

• Hold a DfE-approved qualification at level 2 or above.
• Skilled in planning and implementing engaging activities.
• Ensure every child's safety and well-being.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement high-quality, engaging activities.
• Observe, assess, and record children’s progress.
• Communicate and build relationships with children and parents.

Skills

Creating learning opportunities

Knowledge of EYFS

Advocate for safeguarding

Effective communication and collaboration

Education

DfE-approved qualification at level 2 or above

Job description

Join Childbase Partnership and be part of something extraordinary.

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

• Location: Knowle Green Day Nursery, Staines‑upon‑Thames, TW18 1AJ
• Contract: Permanent, 18‑40 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
• Working pattern: Full and part‑time options available (2‑5 days a week); shifts between 07:00am–18:30pm
• Salary: £27,040–£32,427.20 per annum (pro‑rata) ‑ £13.00–£15.59 per hour

We’ve been delivering childcare excellence since 1989. Within our 44‑day nurseries, Head Office, and Training Academy, EduBase, our ethos is simple: we all belong, we all matter, and we all contribute.

Why join us?

• Generous annual leave: 23 days paid leave per annum (pro‑rata), rising to 28 days with length of service, plus paid bank holidays.
• Work‑life balance: Up to a further 20 paid days off each year through our Partnership Reward Days incentive; take your leave or sell the days you accrue, tax‑free.
• Childcare discount: 75% discount (or 40% grandparent discount) on your fees at any Childbase nursery, from day one.
• Exclusive partner benefits: Long‑service rewards, qualification bonuses and retail discounts.
• Well‑being support: Free meals, mental health and occupational health support, flu jabs, eye‑care vouchers and a free will‑writing service.
• Career development: Team inset days, access to online training and apprenticeships through our academy.

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 number1: 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 £3.5million for charity.

We are environmentally responsible: 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 qualification at level2 or above.
• You are skilled in creating opportunities for learning: your knowledge of the EYFS enables 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.

Recruitment & application

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 RighttoWork 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.