Unqualified Nursery Practitioner

The Old Station Nursery Group; Lewisham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free childcare

52% family discount

31 days holiday

Career development training

Perkbox discounts

Wellbeing tools

Online medical services

Refer a friend bonus

Long-service awards

Volunteer day

Job summary

The Old Station Nursery Tressillian Road in Brockley, Lewisham, is hiring a Nursery Practitioner on a full-time basis. Join a caring team and help deliver play-based learning under the EYFS framework, in a bright, welcoming setting.

No qualifications are required; prior childcare experience is beneficial. Competitive benefits and a supportive environment are offered, with DBS checks and right-to-work verification.

Qualifications

• No qualifications are required for this role.
• Previous experience working in a childcare setting would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

Join Our Team as a full-time Nursery Practitioner!

Are you passionate about creating brighter futures for children? At Tressillian Road,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 are required 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 £12.71 per hour / £26,436per Annum based on experience.
Working Hours:40 hours per week/Monday to Friday/ 8 hours shift per day between 07:30 -18:00
Location:The Old Station Nursery Tressillian Road, 71 Tressillian Road,Brockley,Lewisham,London,SE4 1YA

About our Nursery

The Old Station Nursery Tressillian Road is set in a beautiful period property in the Victorian Suburb of Brockley. The nursery was fully refurbished in 2024 and offers five bright and spacious rooms divided by age group. All have been designed to focus on development through play and exploration, with first-class resources to support our children. Outside is a large outdoor space where children can play and explore activities, learning about sustainable growing practices and our environmental impact. Located on Tressillian Road within easy access from the A20 and near to Brockley and Lewisham Train Station. Parking is available outside for the team.

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.