350 Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse jobs - February 2024

Tiny Toes Nursery Club – Hertford Independent | Family-run | Curiosity Approach Tired of your existing nursery? Want to feel valued, known by name, and part of a close-knit team? Looking for a role as a Nursery Practitioner or possibly even to step up to a Deputy Head of Room Role? Tiny Toes Nursery Club is a cosy, independent nursery that’s been at the heart of Hertford since 2003. Following a recent expansion, we’re growing— and we’re looking for a Nursery Practitioner to join our family. Why The Tiny Toes Nursery Club? Independent & family-run: supportive leadership, open-door culture, everyone knows your name. Child-centred practice: Curiosity Approach inspired, with real-world, open-ended resources. Beautiful setting: freshly refurbished rooms and a homely, nurturing environment. Great team culture: we celebrate wins and have fun together (yes— Topgolf, clay-pigeon days, Escape rooms and more !). Competitive package: strong salary,...

We’re looking for a warm and enthusiastic Nursery Practitioner to join our friendly team in Bridgwater. If you’re passionate about supporting children’s learning and providing exceptional care, we’d love to hear from you.   Our nursery is in a fantastic location, offering spacious modern facilities, great outdoor areas for exploration and play, and the added convenience of onsite parking . It’s a welcoming, safe and inspiring environment where children can learn, grow and have fun.   ⭐ What we’re looking for: ⭐   • A full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification • Strong understanding of the EYFS • A warm, positive and child‑centred approach  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team • Passion for supporting children’s learning and development   ⭐ Why Join Mama Bear’s? ⭐   We believe great people deserve great perks. When you join us, you’ll enjoy:...

Lead Early Years Practitioner 📍 Acorn Early Years – Castlethorpe ⏰ Full-time / Permanent If you are offered a Lead  EYP role, you will receive a £500 recruitment bonus after successfully completing your 3 month probation period. Are you an experienced Early Years Practitioner looking to take the next step in your career? Acorn Early Years at Castlethorpe is seeking a passionate and motivated Early Years Lead Practitioner to support high-quality practice and develop leadership skills within our setting. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys being a positive role model, supporting colleagues, and working closely with senior staff while continuing to provide outstanding care and education for children.   About Acorn Early Years – Castlethorpe Castlethorpe nursery is a lovely converted chapel situated in a quiet village a few miles north of Milton Keynes. It was the first Acorn nursery to open and was established in 1989.  We...

--- Family run! ·· Supportive Management and team! ·· 50% Employee Discount! ·· CPD opportunities and Salary Reviews! ·· Lots of training opportunities! ·· Staff Member of the term £200 voucher opportunity! ·· Room of the term £25 voucher! ··· 31 days holiday (increases with service, up to 36 days) ·· Wellbeing Support --- We are seeking fun, kind, and caring Level 3 or above Practitioners with a genuine passion for Early Years to join our day nursery. If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you! Kinderland Day Nurseries are a family-run establishment that has been offering high-quality childcare in Croydon since 1995. At Kinderland we create an environment where children are happy, engaged, safe, and healthy. While we have two wonderful buildings and excellent resources, we firmly believe that our staff are our greatest asset and have the most significant impact on our children's lives. Main Responsibilities: · Doing the invaluable job of using the EYFS...

Qualified Early Years Practitioner (Level 3) - Maternity Cover Shooting Stars Nursery, Stourbridge, DY8 1TT £14.10 per hour |  Full-Time | 40 Hours Per Week Immediate Start Available | Fixed-Term Maternity Cover (Approx. 6-9 Months) Monday to Friday | Between 7:30am and 6:00pm | Open All Year Round Rare Opportunity - Join an Established and Highly Regarded Nursery Team A rare opportunity has arisen to join the experienced and welcoming team at Shooting Stars Stourbridge. Due to maternity leave, we are looking for a passionate and qualified Level 3 Early Years Practitioner to join our nursery on a fixed-term contract for approximately 6-9 months.  This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a stable, supportive team that is committed to delivering outstanding care and education for young children. If you're an enthusiastic childcare professional who enjoys helping children learn, develop and thrive, we'd love to hear from you. What You'll Be...

Qualified Early Years Practitioner (Level 3) Shooting Stars Nursery, Worcester | WR1 3JR up to £14.10 per hour Flexible Opportunities Available We're currently recruiting for several Early Years Practitioner positions at our friendly and welcoming Worcester nursery: Nursery Nurse (Level 3) - Job Share, 30 hours per week Nursery Nurse (Level 3) - 5 afternoons per week (ideally 12:30pm to 6:00pm , with some flexibility on start time) Relief Nursery Practitioners - Flexible hours to support the nursery as required Monday to Friday 7.30am to 6pm | Open all year round Shape Young Futures Every Day Are you a qualified Early Years Practitioner looking for a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference to children's lives while enjoying flexibility that works around your lifestyle? At Shooting Stars Worcester , we're looking for caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Level 3 Early Years Practitioners to join our welcoming nursery...

Nursery Practitioner Permanent | 37 hours per week Salary £29,833 plus access to Local Government Pension Scheme Start date: 4 January 2027 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...

Do you want to be part of an outstanding Nursery provision? Are you passionate about child development and providing children with inspirational experiences and memories to ensure they are ‘life ready’. At La Maternelle Family Childcare we are keen to employ the ‘right person’. The right person can be qualified or unqualified, experienced or in-experienced. Personality, enthusiasm and ambition are the most important qualities within our practitioners. The role is from 7.30am – 6.00pm with a 45 minute lunch break, and a 15 minute break, which can be taken in our cosy and well equipped staff room which includes a Nespresso coffee machine, microwave, kettle, toaster, tea, coffee, milk, hot chocolate, staff wellbeing resources (colouring books, fidget toys) and added extras throughout the year. The contract is four days per week with a set day off to be able to create a positive work life balance. All new recruits will have access to our comprehensive internal training...

Do you want to be part of an outstanding Nursery provision? Are you passionate about child development and providing children with inspirational experiences and memories to ensure they are ‘life ready’. At La Maternelle Family Childcare we are keen to employ the ‘right person’. The right person can be qualified or unqualified, experienced or in-experienced. Personality, enthusiasm and ambition are the most important qualities within our practitioners. The role is 7.30am – 6.00pm with a 45 minute lunch break, and a 15 minute break, which can be taken in our cosy and well equipped staff room which includes a Nespresso coffee machine, microwave, kettle, toaster, tea, coffee, milk, hot chocolate, staff wellbeing resources (colouring books, fidget toys) and added extras throughout the year. The contract is four days per week with a set day off to be able to create a positive work life balance. All new recruits will have access to our comprehensive internal training program....

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 need a Level 3 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 lead a team and act 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 emotional development;...

Qualified Early Years Practitioner (Level 3) Shooting Stars Nursery, Tettenhall, Wolverhampton (WV3 9PE) £14.10 per hour | Full Time (40 hours per week) | Part Time Considered All-year-round nursery | Bank Holidays off Join the Next Phase of Our Growth Journey Following a fantastic start at Shooting Stars Tettenhall, we're excited to continue growing our team as demand from local families continues to increase. This is an exciting opportunity for passionate Level 3 Early Years Practitioners to join a thriving nursery at a pivotal stage in its journey. As our nursery continues to expand, we're investing in talented practitioners who want to help create an exceptional environment where children, families, and colleagues can flourish. Whether you're an experienced practitioner looking for your next challenge or a newly qualified educator eager to develop your career, you'll be supported every step of the way by our experienced team and wider nursery group....

Join the Marden Pre-school Team Early Years Educator Vacancy " exciting times ahead" Are you kind, enthusiastic and passionate about helping young children learn, grow and shine? We are excited to welcome a caring and reliable Early Years Practitioner to our friendly team at Marden Pre-school. This is a wonderful opportunity to join a warm, community-focused setting where every child is valued and staff are supported to develop, share ideas and make a genuine difference. About the role You will help to provide a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment in which children can explore, build confidence and develop through purposeful play. You will work closely with colleagues and families, follow the EYFS statutory framework and contribute positively to the daily life of the pre-school. We would love to hear from you if you: Are warm, patient, dependable and enthusiastic Enjoy supporting children’s individual interests, learning and development...

Qualified Early Years Practitioner (Level 3) Shooting Stars Nursery, Bromsgrove | B61 0AE £14.10 per hour Full-Time | 40 Hours Per Week Monday to Friday | Between 7:30am and 6:00pm | Open all year round Shape Young Futures Every Day Are you a qualified Early Years Practitioner looking for a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference to children's lives while developing your own career? At Shooting Stars Bromsgrove , we're looking for a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Level 3 Early Years Practitioner to join our welcoming nursery team. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a supportive setting where children are encouraged to explore, learn and thrive through meaningful play and nurturing relationships. Whether you're bringing years of experience or have recently qualified, you'll be joining a nursery group that invests in its people, values high-quality practice, and supports ongoing professional development. The Role As...

Qualified Early Years Practitioner (Level 3) Shooting Stars Nursery, Hinckley | LE10 1AD £14.10 per hour Full-Time, 40 Hours Per Week Part-time applications will also be considered Monday to Friday | Between 7:30am and 6:00pm | Open all year round Make Every Day Matter Do you have a passion for helping young children flourish during the most important years of their development? At Shooting Stars Hinckley , we're looking for a qualified and enthusiastic Level 3 Early Years Practitioner to join our dedicated team. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a nursery that values nurturing relationships, high-quality practice, and creating inspiring learning experiences for every child. Whether you're already an experienced practitioner or looking to take the next step in your early years career, you'll find a supportive environment where your skills, ideas and professional development are genuinely valued. The Role As an Early Years...

Nursery Practitioner & Senior Nursery Practitioner (Level 3) Join Our Kings Norton Early Years Team Location: Kings Norton, Birmingham B30 3QJ Salary: £14.10 - £14.60 per hour (dependent on role) Hours: Up to 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday 50% Childcare Discount Available Looking for a Nursery Role Where You Can Thrive? At Shooting Stars Nurseries, we're seeking qualified Early Years professionals who are passionate about creating inspiring experiences for young children. We're growing our team at our Kings Norton nursery and have opportunities available for both: Senior Nursery Practitioner - £14.60 per hour Level 3 Nursery Practitioner - £14.10 per hour Whether you're an experienced practitioner looking to progress into leadership or a skilled Level 3 professional seeking your next challenge, this is an opportunity to join a supportive nursery group committed to developing its people.   Why Choose...

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 need a Level 3 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 lead a team and act 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 emotional development;...

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 need a Level 3 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 lead a team and act 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 emotional development;...

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 need a Level 3 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 emotional...

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 need a Level 3 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 emotional...

NURSERY ROOM LEADER DAISY FAYS CARNON DOWNS Location: Daisy Fays, Carnon Downs, Truro TR3 6JG More about Daisy Fays Carnon Downs here More about Daisy Fays Careers here Welcome to Daisy Fays At Daisy Fays, we are more than a nursery — we are a family built on care, passion, and purpose. Founded by parents, we have grown into one of Cornwall's most trusted childcare providers, creating nurturing environments where children flourish and careers thrive. About Daisy Fays Carnon Downs Established in 2011 as our very first nursery, Carnon Downs marks the beginning of the Daisy Fays journey. Conveniently located between Truro and Falmouth, near the King Harry Ferry and the Royal Cornwall Hospital, this well-established setting is surrounded by charming villages and beautiful countryside. Known for its warm, family-focused atmosphere and strong relationships with local families, Carnon Downs offers an opportunity to lead within a close-knit and...