Nursery Practitioner - Level 2

Position: Level 2 Practitioner

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 fit for you! We are an outdoor nursery that embraces a Forest School approach, dedicated to providing rich, varied, and spontaneous experiences that actively engage our children.

At Small People, we believe in creating an exciting open-air learning environment where children can explore freely and be physically active. Our innovative approach to early childhood education values each child as strong, capable, and resilient, filled with curiosity and potential.

• Engage children in outdoor activities that promote learning and development.
• Support and nurture each child's individual growth and curiosity.
• Collaborate with a passionate team to create a safe and stimulating environment.
• Implement the Forest School approach in daily activities.

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

At Small People, 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.