Nursery Practitioner

Join Our Team as a Qualified Nursery Practitioner! Can be based in Eppng or Loughton. We are seeking Level 2 and 3 qualified Practitioners as well as Room Leaders. Are you passionate about creating brighter futures for children? We are we’re looking for a Level 2 or Level 3 Qualified Nursery Practitioner to join our team. Bring your enthusiasm, creativity, and dedication, and let’s make a difference together! To be considered for this role, you must hold a Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification or Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) Please note: we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. Why You’ll Love Working With Us We know our people make all the difference, so here’s how we make a difference for you: * Childcare Perks: Discounted Childcare to support your family. * Holiday and Celebrations: 30 days of holiday (inclusive of national bank holidays and the Christmas closure week). * Career Development: Access to The National College full of training and courses * Exclusive Discounts & Wellbeing Support: Enjoy discounts, wellbeing tools, and online medical services. * Recognition & Rewards: Refer a friend or family for exciting bonuses and celebrate milestones with long-service awards. Pay: £25,000 to £30,000 DOE. Working Hours: Monday to Friday Location: Loughton or Epping About our Nursery We are hiring at both our Nurseries, in Loughton and Epping. Our setting is perfectly sized so that children are in small groups and can develop at their own pace. The nursery has multiple rooms with an outside garden and plenty of opportunity to play outside and explore the world around them in the town on our trips out. What Your Role Involves As a valued member of our team, you’ll: * Create a warm, fun, and nurturing environment where children feel safe and thrive. * Plan and deliver engaging, play-based activities aligned with the EYFS framework. * Build meaningful relationships with children, families, and colleagues. * Monitor and celebrate children’s development milestones, keeping records to share with parents. * Support the day-to-day running of the nursery, maintaining high standards of hygiene, safety, and care. * Be a team player, offering guidance to apprentices and volunteers while learning from others