Nursery Practitioner / Early Years Educator

Location: Balham, SW12 (Greater London) * Salary: £14.00 - £16.00 per hour (Dependent on experience) * Job Type: Full-time, Permanent * Hours: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM over 4 days per week (Includes a 1-hour daily lunch break) * Start Date: ASAP Marylebone Services is proud to represent a fantastic nursery in Balham (SW12) seeking two dedicated Nursery Practitioner for their under 2s room. This position offers a highly sought-after 4-day working week, giving you a consistent 3 days off every week while maintaining full-time hours! You will join a small, highly experienced team guided by a nursery owner who is also an Ofsted inspector, providing you with unmatched professional development opportunities. Outstanding Staff Benefits: * Four-Day Work Week: Enjoy a brilliant work-life balance. * Free Meals: Delicious lunch and afternoon tea prepared daily by an on-site chef. * Financial Perks: £50 Birthday voucher and NEST pension scheme. * Professional Growth: Access to top-tier training and learning opportunities. * Generous Downtime: Full 1-hour lunch breaks every day. * Time Off: Full statutory holiday entitlement. About the Role & Room: You will be based exclusively in the cosy, intimate baby room, which caters to a maximum of 6 children at any time with an excellent 1:3 staff-to-child ratio. Key Responsibilities: * Act as a key person, keeping regular observations and developmental profiles updated. * Assist with planning stimulating play experiences using the EYFS framework. * Maintain daily routines including changing nappies, supporting potty training, and setting up nap beds. * Build warm, trusting relationships with parents, carers, and family members. * Help set up and tidy activities, maintaining food safety, health and safety, and nursery hygiene standards. Candidate Requirements: * Qualifications: Must hold a valid Level 2 or Level 3 childcare qualification. * Experience: Proven experience confidently working with children under the age of 2 in a nursery setting in the UK. * Core Qualities: A warm, patient, and caring personality with a strong eagerness to learn and develop. * Skills: Strong organisational abilities, emotional resilience, and a positive attitude. * Flexibility: Punctual, flexible, and willing to assist across other nursery rooms if required. * Requirement: An Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS check is strictly required before starting. ***Applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK at the time of the application. If you are a qualified Nursery Nurse looking to thrive in a supportive, high-quality early years setting, click Apply Now