Unqualified Nursery Practitioner

Little Elms Daycare Nursery Beckenham Limited; Catford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Childcare discount

Great transport links

Free uniform

Progression across nurseries

Opportunities for qualifications

Job summary

Little Elms Daycare Nurseries is seeking an Unqualified Nursery Practitioner in Catford to support early-years care and learning across our setting. You will contribute to a safe, stimulating environment for children aged 0–5 and work closely with a committed team to deliver high-quality care.

The role offers full-time hours (40 per week) with progression opportunities across all nurseries, generous benefits, and a supportive employer ready to help you grow in the Early Years sector.

Qualifications

• Interest in working with young children (0-5 years).
• Team player with good communication skills.
• Ability to use initiative and work proactively.
• Genuine passion for the Early Years sector.
• Willingness to engage with safeguarding and training.

Responsibilities

• Support daily care and learning activities for children 0–5.
• Assist in providing a safe, welcoming nursery environment.
• Collaborate with staff to deliver quality care and education.

Skills

Interest in EY

Team player

Strong communication

Initiative

Passion for Early Years

Job description

Unqualified Nursery Practitioner

Department: Little Elms Catford

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Little Elms Daycare Nursery Catford

Compensation: £26,365 / month

Description

The company is unable to sponsor employment of international workers in this role. You will be required to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK.

Job description

NEW RATES OF PAY!
Position: Unqualified Nursery Assistant
Salary: £26,364.80 per annum
Hours: 40 Hours per week
Location: Catford
Little Elms is a family run business where people really matter, feel valued and have a voice. Whilst all of our nurseries provide exceptional levels of quality care and education, they are all completely unique! Our stunning Greenwich Peninsula nursery is looking for a full-time Nursery Assistant to work 40 hours across 4 or 5 days per week.

Excellent Benefits on offer include:

• Salary: £26,364.80 per annum
• Free access to our Employee Assistance Programme (provided by BUPA)
• Generous Childcare discount
• Fantastic Transport Links
• Free uniform is provided
• Opportunities across all 7 of our nurseries for progression
• Opportunity to gain further qualifications

EXCELLENT SERVICE RECOGNITION REWARDS WITH INCREASING ANNUAL LEAVE

Every year you will receive an additional day’s annual leave, per year of service, to a maximum of 5 extra days entitlement a year.
The ideal candidate must have:

• An interest in working with young children (from 0-5 years)
• Team player
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal
• Ability to use initiative
• A passion for the Early Years

* This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS Certificate and employment references *
* Little Elms Daycare Nurseries are an Equal Opportunities Employer *
Little Elms Daycare Nurseries is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
The successful applicant will be required to undertake online safeguarding training and all positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

The company is unable to sponsor employment of international workers in this role. You will be required to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK.