Nursery Practitioner - Level 3

Hours: Permanent | Up to 40 hours per week | £14.06 per hour | Monday – Friday

Welcome to our beautiful nursery, where we provide quality childcare in a warm, home-from-home environment for children from birth to 5 years. At Footsteps, we believe in offering stimulating and purposeful learning experiences that encourage parental involvement and foster strong community connections.

Each week, our children engage in Jo Jingles , a fun and interactive music program that sparks joy and creativity!

We understand that a child’s early years are crucial in shaping their lifelong outcomes. That’s why we are committed to creating nurturing environments supported by high-quality teams , ensuring exceptional care and education for all children and their families.

Our highly trained team is passionate about giving every child the best start in life, providing opportunities that allow them to truly flourish. Our carefully designed rooms offer a safe, stimulating, and educational environment, complemented by a large outdoor space accessible to all age groups.

A key feature of our outdoor learning is Forest School , which promotes sensory exploration and child-led play, nurturing curiosity and inspiring a love of the natural world.

At Footsteps, we are dedicated to continuous improvement , ensuring families and children always receive the very best start in life — by staying One Step Ahead in Childcare .

If you’re passionate about working in childcare and ready to make a difference, we want to hear from you! Here’s what we’re looking for:

• Passion and commitment for working in childcare
• Ability to work shifts between 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Monday to Friday (40 hours per week)
• Commitment to continual development
• Sound knowledge of EYFS
• Relevant qualifications: NNEB, BTEC Nat Dip, CACHE Dip in Childcare, NVQ Level 3, or EY Educator

At Footsteps, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Annual Leave: 24 days’ holiday, plus bank holidays and an extra paid day off for your birthday
• Childcare Discount: 75% off nursery fees for team members
• Wellbeing Support: Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme helpline
• Learning and Development: Tailored training and development opportunities to support your career growth
• Pension: Company pension scheme
• Employee Discounts: Access to Perkaboo employee discounts