Nursery Practitioner - Level 2

Hours: Permanent | 40 hours per week | Monday – Friday

Position: Level 2 Practitioner - £12.56 p/h or Level 3 Practitioner - £13.80 p/h

At Small People Nursery, we truly value the dedication and expertise of our Level 3 Practitioners. To show our appreciation for your hard work and commitment, we’re thrilled to offer a £400 Qualification Recognition Bonus to all Level 3 Practitioners across our Nurseries. This bonus will be paid after just 6 months of service, making it the perfect time to join our team and be recognized for your qualifications and contributions!

If you love the outdoors, enjoy being outside in all weathers, and are eager to get stuck in, then 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.

Our innovative approach to early childhood education values each child as strong, capable, and resilient, filled with curiosity and potential. We are committed to equal opportunities and inclusion in our recruitment, training, and service delivery.

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

At Family First, 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 respect and equality. We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practices for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination of any kind has no place within the Family First Group.

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