242 early years practitioner nursery nurse jobs found in Bedford

If you are offered an EYP role, you will received a £500 recruitment bonus after successfully completing your 3 month probation period.  We are looking for inspirational Level 3 qualified Early Years Practitioners to join our nursery in Emberton. We are located in what was the old school in the lovely village of Emberton, near Olney. We have adapted the building to younger children and added our Acorn touch, whilst retaining the character of the original architecture. We have developed the expansive outside area into an outdoor learning centre, which we offer a nature kindergarten during term-time for 3-4 year olds, and an outdoor playscheme in school holidays, for school aged children. The role will be 40 hours per week, 4 days a week. 07:15-6:15.  We are looking for someone who enjoys being outdoors as this role is based within our Nature Kindergarten.  We’re proud to be one of the leading childcare providers in Milton Keynes, Northampton and Bedford...

If you are offered a EYP role, you will receive a £500 recruitment bonus after successfully completing your 3 month probation period. We are looking for inspirational Level 2 and 3 qualified Early Years Practitioners to join our This is a full time position, 4 days a week 07:15 - 18:15 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 own raised beds at the local allotment.  We offer full and part-time care for up to 81 children from the age of four months to four years, and are open from 7.30am to 6.15pm, Monday to Friday, all year round.  We’re proud to be one of the leading childcare providers in Milton Keynes, Northampton and Bedford with over 35 years’ experience who specialise in...

If you are offered a EYP role, you will receive a £500 recruitment bonus after successfully completing your 3 month probation period. We are looking for inspirational Level 2 and 3 qualified Early Years Practitioners to join our Ofsted "Outstanding" nursery in Kents Hill, Milton Keynes. Our nursery building at Kents Hill has been designed in an innovative octagonal shape with a central atrium and light and spacious rooms. The nursery benefits from large garden areas which can be accessed from each of the rooms; this gives the children the opportunity to free-flow indoors and outdoors to access a full range of activities. The nursery have pet chickens who roam freely in part of the garden throughout the day, enabling the children to collect eggs and then take turns to take eggs home. The Nursery is currently being expanded with custom buildings which will enable us to offer a further 20 places. We offer full and part-time care for up to 60 children from the age of...

If you are offered an EYP role you will receive a £500 recruitment bonus after successfully completing your 3 month probation period. We are looking for inspirational Level 3 qualified Early Years Practitioners for our Nursery situated on the Open University Campus, Mulberry Bear. 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. We very much welcome candidates that are looking to progress their personal career development due to future opportunities in the pipeline within the location of MK. The ideal candidate will be passionate, motivated and enthusiastic about outdoor learning and creative play, as well as a good working knowledge and practice of the EYFS and safeguarding procedures. Apply today or get in touch with our HR team for an information chat on: 01908 510309 or email:...

Job description: If you are offered an EYP role you will receive a £500 recruitment bonus after successfully completing your 3 month probation period. We are looking for inspirational Level 3 qualified Early Years Practitioners our brand-new nursery in the heart of Deanshanger village, launching in January 2026. Nestled next to the community centre, our new nursery will be 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, welcoming babies and toddlers under three years of age initially, offering a nurturing, stimulating environment where little ones can thrive. With a beautiful garden space and a strong emphasis on outdoor play, babies and toddlers will enjoy daily access to the outdoors, rain or shine! The role will be 40 hours per week, Monday...

If you are offered a EYP role, you will receive a £500 recruitment bonus after successfully completing your 3 month probation period. We are looking for a Lead practitioner at our Mulberry Bear Nursery within the Open University Campus. 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. This is a full time position 40 hours per week.   The Early Years Lead Practitioner role is a steppingstone into more senior positions and will allow for leadership skills to be developed through direct and ongoing support from senior staff. Excellent leaderships skills are crucial for senior positions and the Early Years Lead Practitioner role will help develop these essential competencies. The Early Years Lead Practitioner is a role suited to those with a good amount of practical experience within an early years...

If you are offered an EYP role, you will received a £500 recruitment bonus after successfully completing your 3 month probation period.  We are looking for inspirational Level 3 qualified Early Years Practitioners to join our nursery in Netherfield, 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 fully-funded places for eligible 2, 3 and 4 year olds.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 fully-funded places for eligible 2, 3 and 4 year olds. The role will be 40 hours per week, 4 days a week. 07:15-6:15 We’re proud to be one of the leading childcare providers in Milton Keynes, Northampton and Bedford with over 35 years’ experience who specialise in nature pedagogy and...

If you are offered a EYP role, you will receive a £500 recruitment bonus after successfully completing your 3 month probation period. We are looking for a Lead practitioner at our Wolverton Mill Nursery. 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 direct access to four play areas which allows the children to free-flow continuously. Wolverton Mill offers full and part time care for up to 84 children from the ages of 4 months to 4 years, and we are open from 7:30am – 6pm Monday to Friday all year round. This is a full time position 40 hours per week.   The Early Years Lead Practitioner role is a steppingstone into more senior positions and will allow for leadership skills to be developed through direct and ongoing support from senior staff. Excellent leaderships skills are crucial for senior positions and the Early...

If you are offered a EYP role, you will receive a £500 recruitment bonus after successfully completing your 3 month probation period. We are looking for an experienced Lead Practitioner to join our nursery in Westcroft. This is a full time position 40 hours per week. Acorn at Westcroft is situated in the Westcroft District Centre, and is adjacent to our training centre where we host training for our staff and other early years professionals. The nursery has three outdoor play areas, giving children the opportunity to free-flow indoors and outdoors to access a full range of activities. Acorn places a strong emphasis on outdoor play and learning, and the children will be outdoors at some point every day, whatever the weather. Included in our fees are regular Forest School sessions. These exciting educational experiences are suitable for pre-schoolers and are delivered by fully trained forest school leaders and offer an innovative approach to outdoor play. We are very...

If you are offered an EYP role you will receive a £500 recruitment bonus after successfully completing your 3 month probation period. We are looking for inspirational Level 3 qualified Early Years Practitioners to join one of our nurseries in Milton Keynes, we have vacancies at a number of our Nurseries within Milton Keynes at the following sites:  Castlethorpe Bletchley Emberton Kents Hill The Open University campus Wolverton Mill Please let us know which nursery you are interetsted in. We may have a discusion with you regarding location based on your sutiability and experience. To see our locations, go to: https://www.acornearlyyears.org.uk/Pages/Category/find-a-nursery Ideally, the role will be 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday working between 0730 and 18.15. Part time may be considered. We’re proud to be one of the leading childcare providers in Milton Keynes, Northampton and Bedford with over 30 years’ experience who...

The Parade Day Nursery is a vibrant, busy, 'Good' rated nursery in Abington and caters for 60 children between Three months and Five years old. We seek a qualified  Level 3  nursery practitioner with SEND experienece working in early years, who can contribute to the high quality caring environment we provide. Working hours: 9-4pm Monday to Friday You will: Have good understanding of the EYFS framework along with the development matters guidance to be able to carry out observations, assessment and planning of a high standard to ensure the children in our care are having their individual needs met. Provide a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for all children in the nursery Ensure all children are safeguarded and their welfare and safety is promoted. Operate a key persons system and liaise with parents, carers and senior staff Plan, organise and implement a programme of activities to meet the age range you are working with and...

Stone Well Cottage Day Nursery located in Moulton Village, Northamptonshire, are recruiting! We are looking for a Level 2 or 3 childcare practitioner. We are looking for someone to work full time or part time within our setting. The hours will be between 8-6pm with various shifts depending on children and staff. You will become a member of the staff team and be counted in ratios. You will have an enhanced DBS completed and ideally will hold a relevant first aid qualification and have undergone safeguarding training although training can and will be provided. We are looking for hard working individuals, who have a true passion for working with children and being able to offer the best care and education possible. In return you will work for a lovely nursery, set in a grade 2 listed cottage in the heart of a beautiful village. We work closely as a nursery team and are able to make the most of being in a village setting. We care about all of our children, families and staff and...

Are you a caring, energetic, and imaginative individual passionate about early childhood education? We're looking for an Early Years Practitioner/ Nursery Practitioner to join our Ofsted OUTSTANDING team and make a lasting impact on the lives of our young children, reminding you of why you chose childcare. Landbeach is situated just outside of Cambridge What you’ll do: Greet children each day with a warm, kind smile that makes them feel loved and welcomed. Be always ready to build a fully functional space rocket from a kitchen roll tube, 2 elastic bands, and a handful of pipe cleaners. Share songs, stories, and creative activities that everyone will enjoy (being in tune is optional, but knowing Frozen lyrics is a plus!). Navigate a classroom that sometimes looks like a hurricane just hit—and do it with calm and grace. Multitask like a pro, reading stories, answering questions, and explaining how the world works (sometimes all at once). Encourage independence, even...

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...

Early Years Educator roles available now in Watford     Amazing opportunity for Early Years Educators with a Level 2/3 qualification to start a new role in a vibrant nursery in Watford, 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 £24k-£28k 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...

We are looking for a dedicated and hardworking Early Years Practitioner to join the team at this bright, welcoming and stimulating nursery in Barnet. As an Early Years Practitioner, you would be working full time (40 hours per week), supporting children with learning and play both inside and outside in the dedicated woodland area. You will be working closely with individual children to support their personal, social and emotional development, and encouraging them to build their independence and self-confidence. This nursery is a wonderful place to work, with supportive and caring management, and a friendly team of staff! Benefits of working here include: Bonuses throughout the year  Career progression opportunities Fully funded further training 28 days of holiday, plus extra for each year of service  Pension scheme  Regular pay rises  Staff discount  Free parking  Team events  Cycle to work scheme  It is essential for this Early Years Practitioner role...

Are you a dedicated Early Years Educator looking for your next exciting opportunity?          We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Early Years Educator to join this wonderful nursery located in Edgware, NW London.   Salary would be £24k-£30k per annum, and this is a permanent position to work full time 40 hours per week.      This is a wonderful nursery that has a family-feel atmosphere and acts as a home away from home for children, with dedicated rooms, sensory play areas and a private outdoor garden, making it a great place for any passionate Early Years Educator to work!    Benefits:    Supportive management team Personal and professional growth are encouraged Further training fully funded Bonuses paid throughout the year, and regular pay rises  Staff wellbeing is important  Extra day of holiday for every year you work here  Free staff parking, cycle to work scheme and excellent transport links nearby  Very rewarding work, making a meaningful...

We are looking for a Level 3 qualified Early Years Practitioner to join the team at this welcoming and diverse nursery in Edgware! This is a wonderful setting, with indoor and outdoor areas for exciting learning and play, as well as a sensory room, and a home-from-home atmosphere. As an Early Years Practitioner, you will be working closely with a friendly and dedicated team of staff and supported by a caring management team. Your responsibilities as an Early Years Practitioner will include planning and leading activities, as well as encouraging child-led activities, carrying out observations, building good relationships with children and their parents/carers, and supporting children's personal, social and emotional development.  It is essential that you hold at least a Level 3 qualification in Early Years or Childcare, and that you have previously worked in a nursery or childcare setting. This nursery is a great place to work, with bonuses paid throughout the year, regular pay...

Edgware - Early Years Educators Needed!       This happy nursery in Edgware is currently looking for an Early Years Educator to join the dedicated nursery staff team, could you be the right fit?      This is a lovely nursery that has built a nurturing atmosphere for children and staff, and is a supportive environment for professional development. With a family-feel and a friendly team of staff, you'll be supported by a management team who really care about every member of staff. As an Early Years Educator, you will work collaboratively in a team, and strong communication skills are key.   Benefits of working here include: Childcare discount  Pension scheme  Bonuses paid throughout the year  28 days holiday per year  Fully funded training and further qualification opportunities  Team building activities and social events Relevant qualification (L2 or above) in Early Years or Childcare is essential and previous experience in a nursery or childcare setting is...