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Shoots
17 Jul, 2026
Full time
Early Years Senior Nursery Practitioner - Level 5
£13.00 - £14.00 hourly
Shoots Henley-on-Thames, UK
Early Years Senior Practitioner Apprenticeship - Level 5 - Hopcroft Childcare Shoots Training are seeking a motivated, reliable and enthusiastic individual as an apprentice to complete their Level 5 Childcare qualification with Hopcroft Childcare at their Meadows Road setting. Peapods Henley has the same homely feel as our nursery school in Peppard, offering spacious surroundings using natural materials, to give the same welcoming, friendly atmosphere, that our Peppard families have become so fond of. Peapods Henley follows the same childcare and education ethos that we promote, in our nursery school in Peppard, in order to maintain the excellent reputation, we have in local primary schools that, "Peapods children are always independent, and have great social skills".  Although we do not have our own private field like the one in Peppard, we do have 2 large enclosed outdoor balconies, giving the children constant access to fresh air play. We also plan to make...
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Shoots Sales
Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse Apprentice
My Shooting Stars Nurseries Ltd
07 Jul, 2026
Full time
Early Years Senior Nursery Practitioner
£14.60 hourly
My Shooting Stars Nurseries Ltd Birmingham, UK
Senior Nursery Practitioner Shooting Stars Nursery – Kings Norton, Birmingham (B30 3QJ) £14.60 per hour Full Time | 40 Hours Per Week Monday-Friday | All Year Round |  Bank Holidays Off 50% Childcare Discount Ready to Progress Your Early Years Career? Are you an experienced Level 3 Early Years Practitioner looking for your next challenge? Would you like the opportunity to develop your leadership skills, support and inspire colleagues, and take a step towards a future Room Leader position? If so, we'd love to hear from you. We're looking for a passionate and experienced Senior Nursery Practitioner to join the friendly team at Shooting Stars Kings Norton . This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role within the room, working closely with the Room Leader to deliver outstanding childcare and early education while helping to maintain high standards throughout the nursery.  What You'll Be Doing As a Senior Nursery Practitioner, you will:...
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Shooting Stars Nurseries Kings Norton
Room Leader/Team Leader Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse
My Shooting Stars Nurseries Ltd
07 Aug, 2026
Full time
Senior Nursery Practitioner - Pre Toddlers
£14.60 hourly
My Shooting Stars Nurseries Ltd Wolverhampton, UK
Senior Nursery Practitioner (Pre Toddlers) Shooting Stars Nursery – Wolverhampton, WV3 9DU £14.60 per hour Full Time | 40 Hours Per Week Monday-Friday | All Year Round | Bank Holidays Off 50% Childcare Discount Ready to Progress Your Early Years Career? Are you an experienced Level 3 Early Years Practitioner looking for your next challenge? Would you like the opportunity to develop your leadership skills, support and inspire colleagues, and take a step towards a future Room Leader position? We're looking for a passionate and experienced Early Years Nursery Practitioner to join our Pre Toddler Room team at Shooting Stars Wolverhampton. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role within the room, supporting children as they grow in confidence, independence and curiosity. You'll work closely with colleagues to deliver outstanding childcare and early education while developing your leadership skills, embracing new challenges and helping to maintain...
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Shooting Stars Nurseries Wolverhampton
Room Leader/Team Leader Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse
La Maternelle Family Childcare
06 Aug, 2026
Part time
Nursery Practitioner (part time)
£11.45 hourly
La Maternelle Family Childcare Nantwich, UK
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 9.30am – 2.30pm. We have great facilities such as a 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, zen garden, salt lamp) and added extras throughout the year to enjoy before or after work. The contract is five days per week Monday - Friday and therefore no weekend work. All new recruits will have access to our comprehensive internal training program. We place a...
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La Maternelle Family Childcare - Nantwich
Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse
Acorn Early Years Foundation
06 Aug, 2026
Full time
Lead Practitioner
£14.00 - £15.00 hourly
Acorn Early Years Foundation Milton Keynes, UK
Lead Early Years Practitioner Acorn Early Years – Cold Harbour - Bletchley  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 Cold Harbour 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 –  Cold Harbour Our day nursery is adjoined to an outdoor learning centre that builds on our popular Forest School provision and reputation for Forest School training. One of our key priorities is...
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Acorn at Cold Harbour
Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse
Acorn Early Years Foundation
31 Jul, 2026
Full time
Lead Practitioner
£14.00 - £15.00 hourly
Acorn Early Years Foundation Milton Keynes, UK
Lead Early Years Practitioner 📍 Acorn Early Years – Wolverton Mill ⏰ 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 Hedgerows 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 – Wolverton Mill Acorn Wolverton Mill provides high quality, affordable childcare and early years education for the local community.  The building is purpose built with four spacious play areas indoors, with...
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Acorn at Wolverton Mill
Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse
Acorn Early Years Foundation
30 Jul, 2026
Full time
Lead Practitioner
£14.00 - £15.00 hourly
Acorn Early Years Foundation Milton Keynes, UK
Lead Early Years Practitioner 📍 Acorn Early Years – Hedgerows - Netherfield ⏰ 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 Hedgerows 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 – Hedgerows Acorn at Hedgerows is a 43 place day nursery in Netherfield, Milton Keynes. Attached to the Hedgerows family centre, the nursery transferred to us from Milton Keynes Council and offers...
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Acorn at Hedgerows
Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse
Caring Kindergartens Ltd
29 Jul, 2026
Full time
Senior Nursery Practitioner
£27,580 - £28,204 yearly
Caring Kindergartens Ltd Northampton, UK
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;...
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Caring Kindergartens Duston
Room Leader/Team Leader Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse Nursery Assistant/Early Years Assistant
Caring Kindergartens Ltd
29 Jul, 2026
Full time
Senior Nursery Officer
£29,120 - £29,744 yearly
Caring Kindergartens Ltd Daventry NN11, UK
At Caring Kindergartens, children are at the heart of everything we do. We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Senior Nursery Officer (Third in Charge) to join our team and play a key role in supporting the day-to-day leadership of the nursery. From being a fairy godmother one day to a firefighter the next, no two days are ever the same. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate early years professional who is ready to take the next step in their career. You will work closely with the Nursery Manager and Deputy Manager, supporting the delivery of outstanding care, education and safeguarding while leading by example and inspiring your colleagues. Duties and Responsibilities To support the Nursery Manager and Deputy Manager in the day-to-day running of the nursery, assuming responsibility in their absence where required. To lead, motivate and support a team of practitioners, promoting high standards of practice and positive professional...
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Caring Kindergartens Daventry
Room Leader/Team Leader Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse Nursery Assistant/Early Years Assistant
Acorn Early Years Foundation
15 Jul, 2026
Full time
Early Years Practitioner
£12.80 - £14.00 hourly
Acorn Early Years Foundation Milton Keynes, UK
Early Years Practitioner - Qualified - Level 3 Acorn Early Years – Hedgerows - Netherfield If you are offered an EYP role, you will received a £500 recruitment bonus after successfully completing your 3 month probation period.  Full time 40 hours per week    We’re happy to offer flexibility with working hours to suit the right candidate. Depending on the needs of the nursery and availability, this role could be structured as three full days per week, mornings across five days, or afternoons across five days. Specific arrangements can be discussed further at interview. Acorn Early Years is looking for a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Early Years Practitioner to join our friendly and supportive team at Hedgerows Nursery. You must have a full & relevant Early Years Qualification. Minimum Level 3.  This is a fantastic opportunity for an early years professional who is passionate about delivering high‑quality care and education in...
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Acorn at Hedgerows
Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse
Bristol University Nursery
10 Jul, 2026
Full time
Qualified Early Years Practitioner (full/part time)
£28,778 - £33,002 yearly
Bristol University Nursery Saint Michael's Park, Bristol BS2 8BW, UK
Job Vacancy for Qualified Early Years Practitioner. We are a diverse and unique setting providing childcare of the staff and students at the University. Our families are not just from Bristol but from further afield or abroad. Our children are multi-lingual and we support them in various ways, including a multilingual staff team. As a setting we focus on ensuing that children and families are settled and feel a sense of belonging in our nursery community. We are a non-profit making charity with the money received from fees going straight to staff and children’s resources. We have a strong management team and committee, with a drive for reflection and improvement. We strive for fun, care and laughter whilst providing wonderful opportunities for the children in our care. Why work for us? Our starting salary range is:   £28,778pa to £33002, depending on experience.   (Level 3 qualified, Full -time, 40 hours per week between 8.30am and 5.30pm) One half day per week...
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Bristol University Nursery
Room Leader/Team Leader Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse Nursery Assistant/Early Years Assistant
Wn
16 Jun, 2026
Full time
Early Years Teacher (Level 3)
£30,500 yearly
Woodentops nursery Clapham South
Woodentops has been part of south-west London family life for nearly 40 years. Family-run and proudly independent, our three nurseries are part of the White House Family, which has been educating children in south-west London for generations. The same commitment to kindness, resilience and the development of confident, independent young people that defines the White House Preparatory School runs through everything we do at Woodentops — because we believe that the habits of a lifetime are built in the earliest years. We are looking for a passionate, qualified Early Years Teacher to join our dedicated team. If you believe in the transformative power of the earliest years, and you want to work somewhere that invests seriously in its people and curriculum, we’d love to hear from you. WHAT YOU’LL DO • Deliver our story-led curriculum with creativity and purpose, drawing on your knowledge of how young children learn best • Act as key person, building warm and trusting relationships...
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Woodentops Nursery
Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse
Acorn Early Years Foundation
03 Jun, 2026
Full time
Early Years Practitioner
£12.80 - £14.00 hourly
Acorn Early Years Foundation Milton Keynes, UK
Early Years Practitioner - Qualified Maternity Cover initially but offering a permanent contract - Can be placed at another Acorn Nursery on completion of maternity cover Acorn Early Years – Castlethorpe Nursery If you are offered an EYP role, you will received a £500 recruitment bonus after successfully completing your 3 month probation period.  Acorn Early Years is looking for a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Early Years Practitioner to join our friendly and supportive team at Castlethorpe Nursery . You must have a full & relevant Early Years Qualification. Minimum Level 2.  This is a fantastic opportunity for an early years professional who is passionate about delivering high‑quality care and education in a nurturing, child‑centred environment. 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....
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Acorn Day Nursery Castlethorpe
Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse
Daisy Fays Ltd
03 Jun, 2026
Full time
Early Years Practitioner
£13.50 hourly
Daisy Fays Ltd Truro, UK
EARLY YEARS PRACTITIONER (LEVEL 3) DAISY FAYS TRURO Location: Daisy Fays Truro, Petherton House, Kenwyn Road, Truro TR1 3SH More about Daisy Fays Truro 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 inspiring environments where children thrive and practitioners build rewarding careers. About Daisy Fays Truro Situated in the prestigious area of Kenwyn, Daisy Fays Truro enjoys a prime location in Cornwall's vibrant capital city. With excellent transport connections, including rail links, major bus routes, and easy access to the A30, the nursery is perfectly positioned for commuting from across Cornwall. Based within a beautiful Victorian building and surrounded by its own woodland area, Daisy Fays Truro combines the energy of a busy city...
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Daisy Fays Truro
Room Leader/Team Leader Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse Nursery Assistant/Early Years Assistant
Acorn Early Years Foundation
21 May, 2026
Full time
Early Years Practitioner
£12.80 - £14.00 hourly
Acorn Early Years Foundation Milton Keynes, UK
Early Years Practitioner - Qualified Acorn Early Years – Deanshanger If you are offered an EYP role, you will received a £500 recruitment bonus after successfully completing your 3 month probation period.  Acorn Early Years is looking for a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Early Years Practitioner to join our friendly and supportive team at Deanshanger Nursery . You must have a full & relevant Early Years Qualification. Minimum Level 2.  This is a fantastic opportunity for an early years professional who is passionate about delivering high‑quality care and education in a nurturing, child‑centred environment.   Nestled next to the community centre, our nursery is located in the former Deanshanger pre-school building, a space that served local families for many years. We’re proud to bring it back to life with a fresh vision and a deep commitment to early years care. Our Deanshanger nursery will specialise in the under three age group,...
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Acorn Day Nursery Deanshanger
Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse
Acorn Early Years Foundation
06 May, 2026
Full time
Early Years Practitioner
£12.80 - £14.00 hourly
Acorn Early Years Foundation Stanwick, Wellingborough NN9, UK
Early Years Practitioner - Qualified Acorn Early Years – Stanwick Nursery If you are offered an EYP role, you will received a £500 recruitment bonus after successfully completing your 3 month probation period.  Acorn Early Years is looking for a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Early Years Practitioner to join our friendly and supportive team at Stanwick Nursery . You must have a full & relevant Early Years Qualification. Minimum Level 2.  This is a fantastic opportunity for an early years professional who is passionate about delivering high‑quality care and education in a nurturing, child‑centred environment. Acorn at Stanwick is based in a historic village in Northamptonshire, which offers a homely space for children to relax and have fun whilst learning and socialising with other children. We work closely with the community and often become involved with village events and use the local amenities and surrounding area, including our...
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Acorn at Stanwick
Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse
Acorn Early Years Foundation
06 May, 2026
Full time
Early Years Practitioner
£12.80 - £14.00 hourly
Acorn Early Years Foundation Milton Keynes, UK
Early Years Practitioner - Qualified Acorn Early Years – Mulberry Bear, Milton Keynes - Open University Campus If you are offered an EYP role, you will received a £500 recruitment bonus after successfully completing your 3 month probation period.  Acorn Early Years is looking for a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Early Years Practitioner to join our friendly and supportive team at Mulberry Bear Nursery . You must have a full & relevant Early Years Qualification. Minimum Level 2.  This is a fantastic opportunity for an early years professional who is passionate about delivering high‑quality care and education in a nurturing, child‑centred environment.   Acorn at Mulberry Bear is a 62 place day nursery in Milton Keynes, which offers full and part-time care for children aged four months to four years, and is open 7:30am until 6.00pm, Monday to Friday, all year round. All Acorn nurseries are closed for all bank holidays, between Christmas...
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Acorn at Mulberry Bear
Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse
BL
29 Apr, 2026
Full time
Early Years Teacher- Holidays in August and 10% Bonus!
£35,000 - £39,600 yearly
Bright Little Stars Barnet, UK
Recruiting for a Lead Teacher at BLS Barnet!     Full Time- 40 hours per week Flexible shifts between 8:00-18:00 Monday-Friday. 50 weeks per year (Not term time) Up to £39,160 per annum.  Dependent on qualifications, experience and including performance related bonus.   We have an exciting opportunity for an   Early Years Teacher   at our   Barnet branch . This is a team-based role within our   Pre-school room , working closely with the   Room Leader and a wider team of 5 dedicated educators.   You will be based in a classroom of up to   32 children (ratio 1:8)   and will play a key part in the day-to-day life of the room from   teaching, supporting routines and working alongside colleagues to deliver high-quality practice. Bright Little Stars Benefits Package: A competitive salary reviewed annually Generous Annual Leave – 29 days plus 3 days Xmas holiday days  and 2 full weeks in the summer holidays- August! ‘All hands-on deck’ –...
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Bright Little Stars
Room Leader/Team Leader Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse
Funky Owls Nursery
24 Apr, 2026
Full time
Nursery Practitioners and Early Years Educator Level 2 & 3
£29,224 - £32,760 yearly
Funky Owls Nursery London, UK
Early Years Practitioners (Level 2 & 3) – Join the Funky Owls Family Colliers Wood, SW19 | Up to £33,000 | 4-Day Week | Excellent Benefits Join a supportive, indepedent family-run nursery where staff wellbeing is genuinely prioritised. Location Colliers Wood, SW19 Salary Level 2: up to £29,000 Level 3 (including senior roles): up to £33,000 Job Type Full-time, Permanent About Funky Owls Funky Owls Nursery is a family-run setting focused on creating a positive, supportive environment for both children and staff. We believe that when practitioners feel valued and supported, they can deliver the highest quality care and education — so we’ve built a workplace that reflects that. The Role Deliver high-quality early years education and care Plan and support engaging learning experiences Build strong relationships with children, families, and colleagues Contribute to a positive, team-focused environment Requirements Level...
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Funky Owls Nursery
Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse
Apple Tree Montessori Nursery
10 Feb, 2026
Full time
Early Years Educator
£27,100 - £29,500 yearly
Apple Tree Montessori Nursery Harrow, UK
We have exciting part-time and full-time opportunities at Apple Tree. We are a family run establishment where children come first. We pride ourselves in providing children with a 'home from home' experience. Working at Apple Tree offers: Competitive salaries Full-time   and   Part-time   flexibility Small class sizes Ongoing training opportunities (Apprenticeships, EYITTs, SENDCo courses) Senior Management development opportunities Childcare discounts Qualifications Required:   Full and Relevant Level 2/3 The ideal candidate will be responsible for: Effective teaching and learning for children from 0-5 years Safeguarding children and ensuring their individual needs are met Maintaining a safe, secure, caring and stimulating learning environment. Keeping accurate records of children’s progress and effectively working in partnership with parents and colleagues. Contact our friendly office team, we look forward to hearing from you soon....
Nursery Name:
Apple Tree Montessori Nursery
Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse
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