Qualified Nursery Practitioner - Full time/Part time/Bank

iStep Learning; Exeter; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday Off

Staff Discounts

Childcare Discount

Social Events

Career Progression

Training & Development

Wellbeing Benefits

Ofsted Bonus

Long-Service Awards

Annual Pay Review

Job summary

iStep Learning is seeking an enthusiastic Early Years Practitioner to join our nursery, caring for children aged 3 months to 5 years. You will deliver engaging activities in line with EYFS, observe development, and build strong relationships with families.

This role offers flexible hours (full time, part time or bank), a supportive team, safeguarding focus, and opportunities for training, career progression, and staff wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the EYFS framework and its key principles.
• Ability to observe, assess and document children's development.
• Strong safeguarding and health & safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Deliver care and learning experiences aligned with EYFS.
• Plan and lead age-appropriate activities for each child.
• Observe and document development to plan next steps.
• Build warm, trusting relationships with children, families and colleagues.
• Maintain a safe and inspiring environment with safeguarding focus.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Observation & assessment

Safeguarding & health & safety

Relationship building

Job description

Join the iStep Learning Family as an Early Years Practitioner!

Are you a passionate and dedicated Early Years Practitioner looking for a fresh and exciting opportunity to inspire young minds in a supportive and vibrant setting? Look no further!

iStep Learning is delighted to invite you to become part of our growing nursery team, where you ll help create a nurturing and stimulating environment for children aged 3 months to 5 years.

About the Role

At iStep Learning, you ll play a key role in delivering outstanding care and education, helping every child flourish during their most formative years. With a strong grasp of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework and a genuine love for working with children, you ll ignite curiosity, creativity, and confidence that lasts a lifetime.

This role is perfect for those looking for Full Time, Part Time or Bank work!

Your Key Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional care and learning experiences in line with the EYFS framework.
• Plan and lead imaginative, age-appropriate activities tailored to each child s individual needs.
• Observe, assess, and document children s development to celebrate their progress and plan next steps.
• Build warm, trusting relationships with children, families, and your colleagues.
• Maintain a safe, secure, and inspiring environment, with a strong focus on safeguarding and health & safety.

Why Join iStep Learning?

We re proud to offer a fantastic range of benefits to support, reward, and recognise our amazing team. Here s what you can enjoy as part of working with us:

• Birthday Off Celebrate your special day with a paid day off.
• Staff Benefits Platform Access exclusive discounts, wellbeing tools and lifestyle perks.
• 50% Off Childcare Significant savings for your little ones.
• Social Events Regular team get-togethers and celebrations throughout the year.
• Career Progression A well-structured path to grow your career with clear development goals.
• Training & Development Continuous learning opportunities and support.
• Wellbeing Benefits Resources to support your mental, emotional and physical health.
• Ofsted Outstanding Bonus Recognising your role in delivering exceptional quality.
• Long-Standing Awards Celebrating commitment and service milestones.
• Annual Salary Review Regular review to ensure your pay reflects your contribution.