Nursery Practitioner - Level 3

Are you ready to take your career to the next level in a role where you’ll feel valued, supported, and part of a fantastic team? Join us at The Bourne End Day Nursery & Pre School!

• Location: Furlong Road, Wooburn Green, SL8 5AE
• Full-time: 40 hours per week (5 days)
• Salary: £29,660.80 per annum + £1,000 Welcome Bonus*
• Qualification: Level 3 Childcare Qualification – Essential

Join our friendly nursery just minutes from the station and help shape the futures of our children through exceptional early years care. Our Bourne End Day Nursery & Pre School is a warm, vibrant setting located in the heart of Bourne End. Set within a beautifully converted Methodist church across two spacious floors, we are just a 6-minute walk from Bourne End Train Station and only three stops from Reading . With convenient street parking, our nursery is perfect for commuters!

We truly value our team and offer an excellent benefits package, including:

• £1000 Welcome Bonus for Level 3 candidates
• £400 Qualification Recognition Bonus for Level 3 practitioners
• Referral Programme: Refer a friend and earn up to £750
• Employee Childcare Discounts: 75% off nursery fees for our team members
• Annual Leave: Starting at 24 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays - Christmas Closure
• Health and Wellbeing: Confidential employee assistance helpline available
• Career Development: Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your career growth

As a Nursery Practitioner, you will:

• Ensure that each child’s individual needs are met, delivering high-quality professional care and education in a safe and secure environment.
• Observe, assess, and plan engaging early years activities that support each child’s unique learning and development.
• Be an active team member, demonstrating flexibility and a willingness to develop new skills.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures, ensuring they are regularly reviewed and applied.
• Follow risk assessments diligently and report all health and safety matters to management.
• Support the holistic development of children, including their physical, intellectual, social, and emotional growth.

*Duties and responsibilities in this job description are not exhaustive or restrictive; changes and other relevant duties may be added.

As a Nursery Practitioner, you will need:

• Full and relevant Level 3 childcare qualification - essential
• Fluency in written and spoken English - essential
• Over 1 year’s experience working in Early Years - desirable
• Knowledge of the Statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements - desirable

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.

The Bourne End Day Nursery and Preschool 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.

If you’re passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and want to be part of a supportive team, we’d love to hear from you!