Nursery Practitioner - Level 2

Position: Nursery Practitioner – Level 2

Hours: Flexible options available! Choose from part-time or full-time (starting from 2 full days up to 4 full days per week).

Salary: £13.26 per hour

At Buckden Day Nursery, we embrace a curiosity approach to learning, filled with natural resources that inspire exploration. Our vibrant environments and in-the-moment planning support children's understanding of the world around them.

Our nursery features intimate rooms that allow for free-flowing play across dedicated spaces. Whether it’s getting creative in the art room or engaging in role play in our home corner, there’s something for every child!

Located in a beautiful village, we regularly enjoy local walks and immerse ourselves in our community. Our spacious gardens are perfect for outdoor play, featuring an allotment, mud kitchens, and sunken sandpits. Plus, our preschoolers are excited to start forest school and explore our new woodwork station!

Join a well-established team that feels like family, with a mix of ages and up to 20 years of service. We value your ideas and ambitions, offering a thorough induction process, a buddy system, and continuous development opportunities.

• Provide stimulating and purposeful experiences tailored to children's age and development.
• Ensure compliance with the statutory framework for the EYFS.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the nursery.
• Support the smooth running of the nursery and ensure the safety and wellbeing of children, staff, and families.
• Build strong relationships with children to foster secure attachments.
• Participate in regular team meetings to stay updated on priorities and policies.

*Duties may evolve as needed to support the nursery's mission.

• Full and relevant Level 2 childcare qualification – essential
• Fluent in written and spoken English – essential
• Over 1 year of experience in Early Years – desirable
• Knowledge of the EYFS statutory framework and regulatory requirements – desirable

Why join us? At Buckden Day Nursery, we believe in supporting our team with a comprehensive benefits package:

• 24 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays and an extra paid day off for your birthday!
• 75% discount on nursery fees for team members.
• Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support.
• Tailored training and development opportunities for your career growth.
• Company pension scheme.
• Employee discounts through Perkaboo.
• Employee mentoring programme.
• Dedicated health and wellbeing support.
• Earn up to £750 through our Refer a Friend scheme!

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

At Buckden Nursery, part of the Family First Group, we treat everyone with respect and equality, ensuring a welcoming environment for all children and families.