370 Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse jobs - February 2024

We are looking for a confident and enthusiastic Toddler Room Leader to lead our toddler room and create an environment where children feel secure, curious and supported as they develop independence, communication and social skills. This role requires someone who understands toddler development and can balance structure, nurture and play-based learning while leading a team with professionalism and positivity. Key Responsibilities Leadership & Team Support  Lead and support the toddler room team on a daily basis. Model high-quality teaching, interactions and behaviour management. Support reflective practice and staff development. Maintain a positive and organised room environment. Learning and Development Plan engaging experiences that support language, communication and independence. Support children’s personal, social and emotional development through positive relationships and consistent routines....

Your Role As a Nursery Practitioner, you will be a proactive, caring and reliable member of our founding team. You will play an important role in helping to establish Xen Day Nursery as a new setting, supporting its daily operations, delivering high-quality care and learning experiences, and creating a warm, safe and nurturing environment where every child can thrive.  Key Responsibilities Provide high-quality care and learning experiences in line with EYFS requirements. Be a warm and reliable Key Person, supporting your key children’s development and wellbeing. Carry out observations, assessments, next steps and progress checks. Maintain a safe, clean and nurturing environment for all children. Build positive, professional relationships with parents and carers. Follow nursery routines, safeguarding procedures, and health & safety policies. Support room setup, daily activities, meal times, nappy changing and...

An exciting opportunity to join our team. Must hold an EARLY YEARS qualification that includes practical work with under 5s. We are looking for an enthusiastic person to join our busy nursery in Hereford. Children's learning and development is paramount to us and we believe the early years are so very important to ensure children gain a passion for learning. Our unique Reggio Approach values the voice of the child and encourages learning and development through creativity within natural, stimulating environments. Applicants must have the following: NVQ Level 3 (or above) Childcare, Learning and Development or equivalent qualification. Minimum 1 year experience working with children aged 6 month to 5 years Valid paediatric first aid certificate preferred but training can be provided Safeguarding children certificate preferred but training can be provided Good knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Knowledge of the Reggio...

Colourbox Montessori @ Cherry Trees in Risby, are currently recruiting for one outstanding  qualified  Nursery Practitioner to join our nursery, or someone seeking to enrol on a Level 3 Childcare qualification. This role is a full-time position with the opportunity for continuous professional development and additional training and promotion, where your main duties will be nurturing and caring for the development of children from 3 months to 5 years old. If you love working with children, or see yourself in a role that allows you to be creative and share your skills with others, this could be the place for you. Duties: Having a key group of children, observing, and recording their development. Maintain a safe and welcoming environment. Building positive and successful relationships with colleagues, children, and parents. Benefits: Childcare discount Uniform provided. Option to work a 4-day week, compressed hours. Social events provided by the...

Nursery Staff – Deputy Manager, Room Leaders & Qualified Practitioners Location: SE11, London Salary: £16–£19.50 per hour, depending on position and experience Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time and Part-Time Working Days: Monday to Friday Hours: Flexible depending on position Positions Available: Multiple vacancies (including 6–8 Nursery Practitioners) About the Opportunity Rapid Healthcare is recruiting on behalf of an established London nursery seeking passionate, qualified and experienced Early Years professionals to join its team. We have several opportunities available for experienced nursery leaders and qualified practitioners across different age groups. Whether you are an experienced Deputy Manager, Room Leader or Level 3 Nursery Practitioner, we would love to hear from you. Available Positions 1. Room-Based Deputy Nursery Manager Salary: Up to £19.50 per hour Previous Deputy Manager or senior...

Due to the retirement of the current post holder, Nightingales Nursery, based at St Francis Xavier College (a 2-minute walk from Clapham South), is seeking a warm, dedicated, and energetic Nursery Practitioner to join our Toddler Room team. This is an exciting permanent position at a thriving nursery. Nightingales Nursery is a family-orientated setting in the heart of Balham. We deliver a holistic learning environment where children feel secure, confident, and happy. Because we are a close-knit nursery, we take pride in supporting both our staff and our families every step of the way—starting with a smooth, caring transition from home to nursery. If you are kind, enthusiastic, patient, and able to work in harmony with other like-minded people within a safe, stimulating, and happy environment, then we would like to hear from you! Candidates should have: Level 2 or Level 3 in Early Years/childcare or an equivalent DfE recognised qualification Proven experience...

Big imaginations. Little people. A career that matters. Nursery Practitioner – Level 3 Qualified Caring Kindergartens | Helping little people grow, every day. Do you believe the little things you do today can make a big difference tomorrow? At Caring Kindergartens, we believe childhood should be full of curiosity, discovery, laughter and opportunities to grow. Every child is unique, every achievement deserves celebrating, and every day brings a new opportunity to make a difference. One day, you could be helping a budding scientist explore the world around them. The next, joining a teddy bear's picnic, building an incredible den or helping a little one discover the confidence to try something new. And somewhere amongst the paint-covered fingers, muddy wellies, curious questions and proud little smiles, you'll be doing something truly important: helping children build the foundations for their future. We're looking for a passionate, caring and enthusiastic...

Lead with heart. Inspire your team. Help little people thrive. Senior Nursery Practitioner – Team Leader Caring Kindergartens | Where little moments make a big difference. Are you ready to take the next step in your Early Years career and help others shine along the way? At Caring Kindergartens, we believe that exceptional childcare starts with people who care. People who see the potential in every child, bring out the best in their colleagues and understand that the smallest moments can make the biggest difference. From supporting a child's first steps towards independence to helping a colleague develop their confidence, every day brings opportunities to make a lasting impact. We're looking for an enthusiastic, experienced and motivated Senior Nursery Practitioner to lead and inspire a team , combining a passion for working directly with children with the confidence to support colleagues and drive high-quality practice. This is an opportunity for someone...

Lead with heart. Inspire your team. Help little people thrive. Senior Nursery Practitioner – Team Leader Caring Kindergartens | Where little moments make a big difference. Are you ready to take the next step in your Early Years career and help others shine along the way? At Caring Kindergartens, we believe that exceptional childcare starts with people who care. People who see the potential in every child, bring out the best in their colleagues and understand that the smallest moments can make the biggest difference. From supporting a child's first steps towards independence to helping a colleague develop their confidence, every day brings opportunities to make a lasting impact. We're looking for an enthusiastic, experienced and motivated Senior Nursery Practitioner to lead and inspire a team , combining a passion for working directly with children with the confidence to support colleagues and drive high-quality practice. This is an opportunity for someone...

Big imaginations. Little people. A career that matters. Nursery Practitioner – Level 3 Qualified Caring Kindergartens | Helping little people grow, every day. Do you believe the little things you do today can make a big difference tomorrow? At Caring Kindergartens, we believe childhood should be full of curiosity, discovery, laughter and opportunities to grow. Every child is unique, every achievement deserves celebrating, and every day brings a new opportunity to make a difference. One day, you could be helping a budding scientist explore the world around them. The next, joining a teddy bear's picnic, building an incredible den or helping a little one discover the confidence to try something new. And somewhere amongst the paint-covered fingers, muddy wellies, curious questions and proud little smiles, you'll be doing something truly important: helping children build the foundations for their future. We're looking for a passionate, caring and enthusiastic...

Lead with heart. Inspire your team. Help little people thrive. Senior Nursery Practitioner – Team Leader Caring Kindergartens | Where little moments make a big difference. Are you ready to take the next step in your Early Years career and help others shine along the way? At Caring Kindergartens, we believe that exceptional childcare starts with people who care. People who see the potential in every child, bring out the best in their colleagues and understand that the smallest moments can make the biggest difference. From supporting a child's first steps towards independence to helping a colleague develop their confidence, every day brings opportunities to make a lasting impact. We're looking for an enthusiastic, experienced and motivated Senior Nursery Practitioner to lead and inspire a team , combining a passion for working directly with children with the confidence to support colleagues and drive high-quality practice. This is an opportunity for someone...

Small discoveries. Big possibilities. Join Marden Pre-school as our next Early Years Educator Full time or part time  Help children grow in confidence, follow their curiosity and discover what they can do. If you bring warmth, imagination and a genuine enthusiasm for early years, we would love to hear from you. At Marden Pre-school, our ethos is to create a nurturing, inclusive environment in partnership with parents, where every child can reach their potential and feel safe, happy and secure. A new chapter in our purpose-built cabin Our move to a purpose-built cabin marks an exciting new chapter for Marden Pre-school. We are looking for someone who shares our enthusiasm for this next step and wants to be part of the journey. Bring your ideas, creativity and passion for early years as we make our new space a welcoming place for children to play, learn and grow. Location: Marden Preschool, Co Marden Primary Academy, Marden Hereford HR1 3EW Pay:...

At Caring Kindergartens, children are at the heart of everything we do, so we are currently looking for individuals to roll up their sleeves and get stuck in. From a fairy godmother one day to firefighter the next, no two days are ever the same.  For this role, you will ideally hold a Level 2 qualification in childcare, be dedicated to your career progression and have the understanding that all children are unique and how their achievements should be celebrated whilst they are made to feel cherished and well cared for. Duties To work as part of a team and acting as key worker for a group of children –observing, recording and assessing their progress and development through the use of observations supported with photographic evidence; To develop high quality interactions with children, to build on and extend their thinking and learning; To plan, prepare and deliver a wide range of play experiences that promotes children’s physical, intellectual and...

🌿 Join Our Naturally Learning Team! 🌿 Nursery Educator – A New Adventure Awaits!   Are you passionate about early years education and ready to make a real impact? At Naturally Learning, we’re looking for warm, dedicated educators to join our nurturing team. As a Nursery Educator, you will: Deliver inspiring care and education to our children Be a positive role model every single day Communicate with kindness and professionalism Help create a joyful, supportive team environment Stay organised and meet deadlines with ease Champion our nursery’s values with families and visitors Follow best practice and keep your DBS certificate up to date Speak up—whether it’s to celebrate great practice or raise a concern Line Manager:  Nursery Manager Let’s grow together—personally and professionally—in a setting that values reflection, development, and joy. Benefits Staff Benefit Package Holiday Entitlement...

Work at different nurseries in Worcester - On the agency, so you can solely be with the children without the paperwork and extra responsibilities of key children. We are currently looking for assistants that can drive - around Worcester, Pershore, Evesham Why work with Class Recruitment Agency... - Work with children, without the responsibility of paperwork & key children - Flexibility - You choose the days you want to work and can change it up every week! -Great rates of pay, paid every Friday What the role involves... - Engage and interact with the children's play - Help set up activities, get involved in the activities and tidy away. - General tidying of the room -Ensure the children are safe, happy, and enjoying their day! To be considered for this role you need to: - Driving license is preferred so you can get to different locations with ease. - Work a minimum of 2 x 8-6 per week - 3 months minimum referable...

Are you an Early Years Practitioner who wants to make a positive impact on young children's lives and their early development?   This welcoming nursery in Barking is seeking a passionate Early Years Practitioner to join the committed and hardworking team ASAP!     Working 40 hours per week throughout the year, this is a permanent Early Years Practitioner position that offers exciting benefits such as performance bonuses, additional training opportunities, and a competitive salary ranging from £26k-£30k per annum. There are also chances for career development and growth within the nursery, including Room Leader positions.  As an Early Years Practitioner, your key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:   Planning and delivering engaging and fun activities that support children's learning Observing, assessing, and documenting key children’s progress   Supporting daily routines Assisting with early reading, vocabulary and literacy, and early maths skills...

Level 3 Early Years Educator role - Available in Goodmayes   A rewarding Early Years Educator position is now available at a happy and nurturing nursery in East London.       Located in the heart of Goodmayes, this nursery has plenty of transport links, as well as parking available. This is a great nursery which offers many incentives and benefits, including bonuses paid throughout the year, career progression opportunities, and discounted childcare, and as a L3 Early Years Educator you would be supported by a management team who really value every single member of staff and frequently provide further training.        A relevant Level 3 (or above) qualification in Early Years or Childcare is essential for this role and prior experience working in a nursery or with children under 5 is desirable.           Working full-time as an Early Years Educator, you will be:         Highly knowledgeable of early childhood development  Encouraging development through play, exploration...

Make a difference as an Early Years Practitioner working in an inclusive and vibrant nursery in East London.   It is essential that you hold at least a Level 3 qualification in Early Years/Childcare, and this permanent role is to work full time (Monday-Friday, 8am-6pm) at a nursery located in Chadwell Heath.     This is a lovely nursery, with plenty of opportunities for career progression, further training, and bonuses paid throughout the year, and a supportive management team who care about every member of staff!    Located in Chadwell Heath, this nursery is easily accessed thanks to the great transport links (including local tube stations and multiple bus routes), as well as being near a lovely park, great for after work strolls and even used for day trips with the children! The nursery also has its own private outdoor space for extended learning, as well as specialised rooms and a sensory room.      As an Early Years Practitioner, your duties will include:       Following...

Early Years Educator roles available now in Romford     Amazing opportunity for Early Years Educators with a Level 3 qualification to start a new role in a vibrant nursery in London, with immediate start!       Working alongside likeminded staff and supported by a caring management team, this is a nursery with great opportunities for career progression and a range of incentives, including bonuses to be paid throughout the year. This is a permanent Early Years Educator role to work full time, 40 hours per week (Monday-Friday, 8:00am-6:00pm) but this can be flexible. Salary would be £26k-£30k per annum.     This lovely nursery has great amenities, including a private garden area and a sensory room, and children's individual needs are put at the forefront of everything they do. It is a wonderful place for any passionate Early Years Educator to work and to inspire young children.       The suitable Early Years Educator will be passionate about working with children and making a...

Level 3 Early Years Educator & Senior Early Years Educator Build Your Career with Shooting Stars Nurseries - Kings Norton Location: Kings Norton, Birmingham B30 3QJ Pay: £14.10 - £14.60 per hour, depending on experience and role Hours: Up to 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday Benefit Highlight: 50% Childcare Discount Available Love helping children learn, grow and flourish? We're looking for caring, enthusiastic and qualified Early Years professionals to join our established team at Shooting Stars Kings Norton . Whether you're an experienced practitioner ready to take the next step into a senior position, or a qualified Level 3 educator searching for a supportive nursery where you can grow your career, we'd love to hear from you. Current Opportunities Senior Early Years Educator - £14.60 per hour Level 3 Early Years Educator - £14.10 per hour This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a well-respected nursery group where...