Apprentice Nursery Practitioner (Early Years

Nursery Practitioner - L2 Full-Time – Up to 40 hours per week – Monday to Friday – £13.58 per hour Join our warm and welcoming team at Footsteps Nursery Dosthill, where we care for children from 3 months to 5 years in a nurturing, nature-inspired environment. With our spacious garden, forest school sessions, and creative hands-on activities, we provide enriching experiences that spark curiosity and support every stage of development. We value our staff too, offering free lunches, a supportive atmosphere, and opportunities to grow as part of our dedicated team. We are looking for a passionate and experienced Level 3 Practitioner  Building strong partnerships with parents and carers will be a key part of the role, keeping families informed and involved in their child’s learning journey. You will model professionalism, consistency, and fairness, fostering positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues. You will ensure full compliance with the EYFS framework, safeguarding procedures, health and safety standards, and nursery policies at all times. A love of outdoor learning, a strong understanding of child development, and a genuine passion for supporting babies in their earliest years will be key to success in this role. Full and relevant Level 2 Childcare Qalification (Essential) Experience working within an early years or nursery setting Good understanding of child development and purposeful early years learning experiences Passion for outdoor learning and enthusiasm for forest school activities Knowledge of and commitment to safeguarding and child protection At Family First, 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 Tailored training and career progression opportunities Pension: Company pension scheme Employee discounts: Access to Perkaboo employee discounts Employee mentoring programme Health and wellbeing: Dedicated wellbeing support Refer a Friend scheme: Earn up to £750 through our referral programme We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and safer recruitment checks. Footsteps Nursery Dosthill is part of the Family First Group, where we are committed to equality, inclusion, and anti-discriminatory practice for all children, families, and colleagues.