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Happy Days South West Limited; Brighton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring and coaching

Funded training opportunities

Generous annual leave

Pension

Job summary

Happy Days South West Limited in Rickmansworth is seeking qualified Early Years professionals to join our nursery team. You’ll deliver high-quality early education and care in line with the EYFS framework while supporting children's wellbeing and inclusion.

The role offers flexible working options, ongoing professional development, mentoring, and a collaborative team environment with generous leave and a pension. Clear safeguarding responsibilities apply.

Qualifications

• Experience in Early Years education is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality early education and care in line with the EYFS framework.
• Plan and facilitate engaging learning experiences that support children's development.
• Observe, assess and document children's progress and achievements.
• Build strong relationships with families and external partners.
• Promote children's wellbeing, safeguarding and inclusion.

Job description

Salary: £13.00 - £15.50 per hour, depending on qualification

Contract: Full-time/Part-Time & Permanent

About Happy Days

Boys & Girls Nursery was recently acquired by Happy Days in 2026, and is growing. We’re looking for qualified Early Years professionals to join our nursery team in Rickmansworth.

The Role

As an Early Years professional, you’ll play a key role in creating inspiring learning experiences, championing children's development and working in partnership with families to provide the very best start in life.

You’ll work closely with children, families, colleagues and external partners to deliver high-quality early education and care in line with the EYFS framework, while promoting children's wellbeing, safeguarding and inclusion.

This role also provides opportunities to develop specialist expertise in areas such as SEND, safeguarding, early language development, outdoor learning, behaviour and wellbeing, and coaching, training and quality improvement.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Deliver high-quality early education and care in line with the EYFS framework
• Plan and facilitate engaging learning experiences that support children's individual development
• Observe, assess and document children's progress and achievements
• Build strong, professional relationships with families, colleagues and external partners
• Promote children's wellbeing, safeguarding and inclusion at all times
• Contribute to a culture of excellence, continuous improvement and professional practice

There are also opportunities to develop specialist expertise in areas such as:

• Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
• Behaviour and Wellbeing
• Coaching, Training and Quality Improvement

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who has a genuine interest in Early Years education and is committed to delivering outstanding outcomes for children.

What We Offer:

We’re proud to offer a supportive and collaborative working environment where people can develop and thrive.

Flexible Working

Please talk to us about flexible working options.

Learning and Development

• Ongoing professional development and funded training opportunities
• Mentoring and coaching from experienced Early Years leaders
• Support to gain higher-level qualifications and specialist skills
• A collaborative and supportive team environment
• Recognition and reward for exceptional practice

Health and Wellbeing

• Mental health and wellbeing support
• Generous annual leave from day one
• Extra days off for Christmas and personal day
• People’s Pension

Should you work in a setting that operates 52 weeks per year, you will be entitled to the equivalent number of gifted days you would have received over the Christmas period, to use at a different point in the year.

Inclusion and Safeguarding

Happy Days is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

Happy Days Nurseries is committed to safeguarding children. All offers of employment are subject to appropriate pre-employment checks, including verification of your right to work in the UK.