Nursery Practitioner - Level 2

Position: Level 2 Practitioner

Hours: Permanent | 20 hours per week | Monday – Friday | Hourly rate: up to £12.56 p/h

Are you passionate about the outdoors? Do you thrive in all weather conditions and love getting hands-on? If so, Small People Nursery is the perfect place for you! We are an outdoor nursery that embraces a Forest School approach, providing children with an exciting open-air learning environment where they can explore and be physically active.

At Small People, we believe in offering rich, varied, and spontaneous experiences that actively engage our children. Our innovative approach to early childhood education values each child as strong, capable, and resilient, filled with curiosity and potential.

• Passion and commitment to working in childcare
• Ability to work shifts between 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Monday to Friday
• Commitment to continual development
• Sound knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
• Level 2 Childcare full and relevant qualification

At Small People Nursery, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Annual Leave: Starting at 24 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays
• Discounts: 75% off nursery fees for our team members
• Health & Wellbeing Programme: Confidential employee assistance helpline and mental health first aid trained staff
• Development: Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your career growth
• Company Pension Scheme
• Referral Programme: Recommend a friend for a role and receive a cash bonus if they are successful

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts, and this position will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty.

Small People Nursery is part of the Family First Group, where we treat everyone with equal rights and responsibilities. We are dedicated to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs.

Note: All positions are subject to enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory references.