Qualified Nursery Practitioner

Welcome to Small People Nursery!

Hours: Permanent | 20 hours per week | Monday – Friday | Hourly rate: up to £12.76 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 an exciting open-air learning environment where children 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.

As a Level 2 Practitioner, you will:

• Foster a love for learning in a dynamic outdoor setting.
• Support children's exploration and physical activity.
• Engage in continuous professional development.
• Collaborate with a passionate team dedicated to nurturing young minds.

• A genuine passion and commitment to working in childcare.
• Availability to work shifts between 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Monday to Friday.
• A commitment to continual development and learning.
• Sound knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• A 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: 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 opportunities to support your career growth.
• Pension: Company pension scheme.
• Employee Discounts: Access to Perkaboo employee discounts.