Unqualified Nursery Practitioner

The Old Station Nursery Group; Elvington; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free childcare for the first month

52% discount

31 days holiday

Birthday off

National College training

Perkbox discounts & wellbeing tools

Long-service awards

Volunteer day

Job summary

The Old Station Nursery Group is hiring a Nursery Practitioner for Little Green Rascals Elvington, located on Elvington Lane. Join our team to provide a warm, nurturing environment and deliver play-based activities for young children.

We welcome applicants with a passion for childcare; no formal qualifications are required, and DBS checks plus right-to-work verification apply. Enjoy comprehensive perks and a supportive team culture at Little Green Rascals Elvington.

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications required for this role.
• Previous experience in childcare would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Create a warm, fun, and nurturing environment where children thrive.
• Plan and deliver play-based activities aligned with the EYFS framework.
• Build meaningful relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
• Monitor and celebrate children’s development milestones, keeping records to share with parents.
• Support the day-to-day running of the nursery, maintaining high standards of hygiene, safety, and care.
• Be a team player, guiding apprentices and volunteers while learning from others.

Skills

Childcare experience

Job description

Join Our Team as a Nursery Practitioner!

Are you passionate about creating brighter futures for children? At Elvington Lane,we’re looking for a Nursery Practitioner to join our team. Bring your enthusiasm, creativity, and dedication, and let’s make a difference together!

No qualifications rare equired for this role - Previous experience working in a childcare setting would be beneficial.

Please note: we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

We know our people make all the difference, so here’s how we make a difference for you:

• Childcare Perks: Free childcare for the first month and 52% discount (based on working hours) to support your family.
• Holiday and Celebrations : 31 days of holiday (inclusive of national bank holidays and the Christmas closure week), plus your birthday off!
• Career Development: Access to The National College full of training and courses
• Exclusive Discounts & Wellbeing Support: Enjoy Perkbox discounts, wellbeing tools, and online medical services.
• Recognition & Rewards: Refer a friend or family for exciting bonuses and celebrate milestones with long-service awards.
• Volunteer Day:1 paid day off per year to volunteer and give back to the community.

Pay:up to£26,436 per Annum based on experience.
Working Hours:38 hours over 4 days Monday to Friday
Location:Little Green Rascals Children's Day Nursery Elvington, Dunnington Lodge, York Maze,Elvington Lane,Elvington,North Yorkshire,YO19 5LT

About our Nursery

At Little Green Rascals Elvington, we are pioneers of the Organic Day Nursery concept, which is dedicated to nurturing children naturally. Surrounded by roaming animals and Winn Wood at our doorstep, we create a comforting, home-like environment. Outside, our landscaped gardens provide daily access for our Rascals to ride bicycles and scooters, engage in mud kitchen play, explore willow tunnels, experiment with giant musical instruments, climb wooden play structures, and jump into puddles of all sizes! We’re based between the village of Elvington and York, on the grounds of York Maze.

What Your Role Involves

As a valued member of our team, you’ll:

• Create a warm, fun, and nurturing environment where children feel safe and thrive.
• Plan and deliver engaging, play-based activities aligned with the EYFS framework.
• Build meaningful relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
• Monitor and celebrate children’s development milestones, keeping records to share with parents.
• Support the day-to-day running of the nursery, maintaining high standards of hygiene, safety, and care.
• Be a team player, offering guidance to apprentices and volunteers while learning from others.
  

The Old Station Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references, and verification of your right to work in the UK and any essential qualifications. If successful, our recruitment and compliance team will guide you through every step of the onboarding process. We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Reasonable adjustments will be considered to ensure fairness and accessibility for all candidates.