Trainee Early Years Practitioner

First Steps Bath; Bath; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

First Steps Bath offers a fulfilling opportunity in early years education. As part of their dedicated team, you will help nurture and support young children, planning engaging activities to foster their development. The nursery emphasizes training, internal promotion, and creates a supportive environment for professional growth.

Benefits

Generous pension with a matched contribution of 5%

50% discount on childcare fees

24 days of holiday plus bank holidays

Access to Health Assured employee assistant app

Bike2Work scheme

Opportunities for training and development

Qualifications

• Ability to safeguard and protect children.
• Positive, adaptable, and friendly demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and deliver activities for early education.
• Work in partnership with parents, carers, and partner organizations.

Skills

Safeguarding

Adaptability

Friendliness

Education

Approved qualification in childcare and education

Job description

We are happy to see the same faces showing good retention of staff.

Location: First Steps (Bath) Moorlands Community Nursery & Early Years Centrel

Job Reference: MOTEYPJun2

Hours: up to 37.5 (can be flexible) all year round.

Closing Date: 2nd July 2025 at 12pm

First Steps puts people before profit: work for a family of nurseries with heart.

First Steps is a charity and social enterprise, our people love working for us because we focus on the child and work alongside their families, and the local community to give them the best start in life.

First Steps is known for quality and inclusion; we give you strong in-house training and access to promotion. Our nurseries are community-focused, and teams take care of each other. You join a family of nurseries with a great support network.

What’s in it for you?

"First Steps provided opportunities for me to train and develop my leadership skills and balance the needs of a young family” Laura preschool lead at Twerton.

Lots of training with access to Noddle Now training

We encourage development and promote internally when possible, offering a good salary for the sector

Generous pension, an employer/employee matched contribution of 5%

50% discount on childcare fees.

Holiday of 24 days a year plus bank holidays.

Many other benefits that take care of you, including access to Health Assured employee assistant app and Bike2Work scheme. See our website for full benefits

It’s truly heartwarming to be part of the Early Years team, where our passion lies in nurturing young minds and fostering their growth. You will learn to play a full part in the planning, organising and delivery of activities and creating learning experiences designed to improve outcomes for children. You will be supported to work in partnership with parents, carers, and partner organisations. Your will have experienced early years professionals to work alongside and mentor your practice.

You will need:

An ability to safeguard and protect children.

To be positive, adaptable, and friendly

The right to work in the UK

An approved qualification in childcare and education

About the Nursery:

Moorlands Community Nursery is based in a modern, purpose-built building adjacent to Moorlands School. We provide early education and care to children from birth to 5 years old.

We are a friendly team of experienced early years professionals. Our children enjoy our accessible outdoor learning spaces and exploring our local areas.

We are committed to the safety and well-being of children. As part of our safeguarding measures, we will conduct thorough criminal record checks.

Apply Now:

Contact us today, our friendly team are waiting to hear from you.

First Steps (Bath) Moorlands Community & Early Years Centre

We're excited to support families with the new 30-hour funding for working parents. Together, let's give every child the best start in life!