Jobs by eyrecruit
  • Search Jobs
  • Companies Hiring in the Early Years Sector
  • Post a Job
  • eyrecruit (Applicant Tracking System)
  • Blogs
  • Sign in
  • Sign up
  • Search Jobs
  • Companies Hiring in the Early Years Sector
  • Post a Job
  • eyrecruit (Applicant Tracking System)
  • Blogs

269 early years practitioner jobs found in Milton Keynes

Refine Search
Current Search
Milton Keynes early years practitioner
Search within
50 miles
10 miles 20 miles 50 miles 100 miles 200 miles
Refine by Job Type
Full time  (252) Casual  (13) Part time  (4)
Refine by Salary Range
up to £20,000  (12) £20,000 - £40,000  (246) £200,000 and up  (1)
Refine by Company Name
Ethos Education  (144) Acorn Early Years Foundation  (16) Shoots  (14) N Family Club  (11) Hungry Caterpillar Day Nurseries Ltd  (11) Connected Recruitment  (11)
Childbase Partnership  (9) Caring Kindergartens Ltd  (8) Atlas Staffing UK  (6) Bright Little Stars  (4) Fountain Montessori Ltd  (4) Woodside Trading  (4) Willow Cottage Nurseries Ltd  (2) Seedling Nursery  (2) Park View Ltd  (2) WMC Training  (2) Apple Tree Montessori Nursery  (2) Nordic Star Nurseries  (2) Funky Owls Nursery  (1) Grow Learn Play Project CIC  (1) Play Aloud Ltd  (1) My Shooting Stars Nurseries Ltd  (1) Magic Roundabout Nurseries Ltd  (1) St. Francis Nursery and Family Centre  (1) Early Years Agency  (1) Nursery Director  (1) Greyson Carter  (1) Aplomb Day Nursery  (1) Autumn Cottage Childcare  (1) Peapods Early Learning Centre  (1) QUEENS CRESCENT COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION LTD  (1) ABC Studio Childcare  (1) Beach Babies  (1)
More
Refine by City
London  (127) Milton Keynes  (13) Kingston upon Thames  (6) Oxford  (6) Edgware  (5) Enfield  (5)
Harrow  (5) High Wycombe  (5) New Malden  (5) Twickenham  (4) Barnet  (3) Daventry  (3) Ilford  (3) London Borough of Ealing  (3) Northampton  (3) Reading  (3) Slough  (3) Wembley  (3) Emberton  (2) Esher  (2) Gerrards Cross  (2) Hounslow  (2) London Borough of Hillingdon  (2) London Borough of Hounslow  (2) Peterborough  (2) Royal Leamington Spa  (2) Staines-upon-Thames  (2) Surbiton  (2) Teddington  (2) West Oxfordshire District  (2) Woodstock  (2) Amersham  (1) Banbury  (1) Barking  (1) Bishop's Stortford  (1) Brafield-on-the-Green  (1) Brentford  (1) Cambridge  (1) Chipping Norton  (1) Chobham  (1)
More
Refine by Categories
Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse  (207) Room Leader/Team Leader  (31) Nursery Assistant/Early Years Assistant  (22) Apprentice  (14) Bank  (12) Housekeeping  (1)
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,...
Nursery Name:
Acorn Day Nursery Deanshanger
Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse
Acorn Early Years Foundation
12 May, 2026
Full time
Senior Early Years Practitioner
£15.00 - £15.80 hourly
Acorn Early Years Foundation Milton Keynes, UK
Senior Practitioner Acorn Early Years – Jubilee Wood Nursery, Milton Keynes - Fishermead  If you are offered a Senior EYP role, you will receive a £1000 recruitment bonus after successfully completing your 3 month probation period. Acorn Early Years is seeking an experienced, confident and passionate Senior Practitioner to join the leadership team at Jubilee Wood Nursery . This role is ideal for an early years professional who is ready to take on additional responsibility, support staff development and help drive high‑quality practice across the nursery while remaining hands‑on with children. The nursery is situated next to Jubilee Wood Primary School, located in Fishermead, a short walk from Central Milton Keynes. We offer full and part-time care for up to 82 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.     About the Role Working closely with the Nursery...
Nursery Name:
Acorn at Jubilee Wood
Room Leader/Team Leader
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...
Nursery Name:
Acorn at Mulberry Bear
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 – Westcroft Nursery, Milton Keynes 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 Westcroft 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 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...
Nursery Name:
Acorn at Westcroft
Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse
Acorn Early Years Foundation
01 May, 2026
Full time
Early Years Practitioner
£12.80 - £14.00 hourly
Acorn Early Years Foundation Milton Keynes, UK
Early Years Lead Practitioner Acorn Early Years – Jubilee Wood Nursery, Milton Keynes Full time | Monday–Friday | 8 hours per day Acorn Early Years is seeking an experienced, motivated and passionate Early Years Lead Practitioner to join our team at Jubilee Wood Acorn Nursery . This is a full‑time, permanent role , ideal for a confident Level 3 practitioner who is ready to take on increased responsibility, support their team and continue developing their leadership skills while remaining hands‑on in practice. About the Role As an Early Years Lead Practitioner, you will play a key role in supporting the day‑to‑day running of your room, role modelling high‑quality early years practice and mentoring colleagues. Working closely with the Senior Practitioner and Deputy Manager, you will help drive quality, consistency and positive outcomes for children, families and staff. This role provides a strong foundation for progression into senior leadership within...
Nursery Name:
Acorn at Jubilee Wood
Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse
Acorn Early Years Foundation
21 Apr, 2026
Full time
Senior Early Years Practitioner
£15.00 - £15.80 hourly
Acorn Early Years Foundation Milton Keynes, UK
Senior Practitioner / Third in Charge If you are offered a Senior EYP role, you will receive a £1000 recruitment bonus after successfully completing your 3 month probation period. Acorn Early Years – Castlethorpe Nursery 📍 Castlethorpe, Milton Keynes Acorn Early Years is seeking an experienced, passionate and confident Senior Practitioner / Third in Charge to join our leadership team at Castlethorpe Nursery . This is an exciting opportunity for an accomplished early years professional who is ready to take the next step in leadership while remaining hands‑on with high‑quality practice. 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 offer full and part-time care for up to 36 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....
Nursery Name:
Acorn Day Nursery Castlethorpe
Room Leader/Team Leader
Acorn Early Years Foundation
07 Apr, 2026
Full time
Early Years Practitioner
£12.80 - £14.00 hourly
Acorn Early Years Foundation Milton Keynes, UK
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...
Nursery Name:
Acorn at Kents Hill
Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse
Acorn Early Years Foundation
05 Mar, 2026
Full time
Senior Early Years Practitioner
£15.00 - £15.80 hourly
Acorn Early Years Foundation Milton Keynes, UK
 If you are offered a Senior EYP role, you will receive a £1000 recruitment bonus after successfully completing your 3 month probation period. We’re thrilled to announce that our brand-new nursery in the heart of Deanshanger village is now open and welcoming children! 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, 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! We have active CCTV in place throughout the nursery to help maintain a safe and secure environment...
Nursery Name:
Acorn Day Nursery Deanshanger
Room Leader/Team Leader
Acorn Early Years Foundation
11 Aug, 2025
Full time
Early Years Practitioner
£25,480 - £28,080 yearly
Acorn Early Years Foundation Milton Keynes, UK
If you are offerred 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 the newest nursery in our group at our nursery in Wolverton Mill, Milton Keynes.  The role will be 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday working between 0730 and 18.15. 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 promoting the professional development of our employees. We believe that childcare needs a personal touch, and our nurseries and out-of-school clubs offer flexibility and individuality with a homely feel. As a not-for-profit organisation, we place our children’s well-being at the heart of our work.. The ideal candidate will be passionate, motivated and enthusiastic about outdoor learning and creative play, as...
Nursery Name:
Wolverton Mill
Acorn Early Years Foundation
02 Sep, 2025
Full time
Early Years Practitioner
£25,480 - £28,080 yearly
Acorn Early Years Foundation Central Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes, UK
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...
Nursery Name:
Acorn Milton Keynes Nurseries
Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse
Acorn Early Years Foundation
11 May, 2026
Full time
Senior Early Years Practitioner
£15.00 - £15.80 hourly
Acorn Early Years Foundation Emberton, Olney MK46, UK
Senior Practitioner Acorn Early Years – Emberton Nursery, Milton Keynes  If you are offered a Senior EYP role, you will receive a £1000 recruitment bonus after successfully completing your 3 month probation period. Acorn Early Years is seeking an experienced, confident and passionate Senior Practitioner to join the leadership team at Emberton Nursery . This role is ideal for an early years professional who is ready to take on additional responsibility, support staff development and help drive high‑quality practice across the nursery while remaining hands‑on with children. 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...
Nursery Name:
Emberton Day Nursery and Outdoor Learning Centre
Room Leader/Team Leader
Acorn Early Years Foundation
04 Feb, 2026
Full time
Early Years Practitioner
£26,624 - £28,080 yearly
Acorn Early Years Foundation Emberton, Olney MK46, UK
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...
Nursery Name:
Emberton Day Nursery and Outdoor Learning Centre
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...
Nursery Name:
Acorn at Stanwick
Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse
Fountain Montessori Ltd
29 Aug, 2024
Full time
Early Years Practitioner
£25,000 - £30,000 yearly
Fountain Montessori Ltd St Albans, UK
Job Role   To work as a key person and as part of the pre-school team under the direction of the room leader and manager. To provide safe, high quality education and care for young children which meets the individual needs of children attending the setting. Hours: 40hrs per week Level 3 Salary range: £25,000 - £30,000   Duties   To assist with the planning of the curriculum using the Montessori & Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum for guidance. To help to set up the playroom(s) for the daily programme and to help tidy away at the end of the session. To act as a key person to a small group of children, liaising closely and building an effective relationship with parents/carers and ensuring each child's needs are recognised and met. Work in partnership with parents/carers and other family members. To advise the Pre-school Manager of any concerns e.g. over children, parents or the safety of...
Nursery Name:
Fountain Montessori - St Albans
CR
02 Feb, 2026
Full time
Early Years Practitioner
£27,000 - £30,000 yearly
Connected Recruitment Gerrards Cross, UK
Become a valued Early Years Educator Role: Early Years Educator Location: Gerrards Cross SL9 Hours: 40 hours per week Flexi Option: Option to flex your hours over 4 day week Salary: £27000-£30000 P/A Qualification: NVQ/Cache Level 3 or equivalent Why join our client? You are amazing - even if you don’t know it yet! As an Early Years Educator you are preparing the next generation for the challenges ahead; teaching them to ask questions, take risks and be mindful of the people and the world around them. We know just how hard - and how rewarding - this job is, which is why we will support you every step of the way. Our client believe's that a well-cared for team results in well-cared for children. That is why they strive to offer their staff every opportunity to develop and reach their full potential. They offer in-house and external training (wherever possible within working hours), when you join our client you join the whole group, so you have career...
Nursery Name:
Buttercups Day Nursery
Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse
Ethos Education
14 Nov, 2025
Full time
Early Years Practitioner
£25,000 - £30,000 yearly
Ethos Education Barnet, UK
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...
Nursery Name:
Ethos Education
Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse
Ethos Education
06 May, 2026
Full time
Early Years Practitioner
£24,000 - £28,000 yearly
Ethos Education Edgware, UK
Edgware: Early Years Practitioner positions available!    Are you an Early Years Practitioner looking to start a new role in a supportive nursery where you will be recognised for your hard work?       Welcoming and vibrant nursery in Edgware looking for an Early Years Practitioner to join the friendly and dedicated team of staff. This is a lovely nursery where everyone works together to build a supportive and positive atmosphere, staff wellbeing is of high importance, and children's needs are at the heart of everything they do. It is a great place to work for anyone who is truly passionate about childcare and early years education.  A relevant qualification in Early Years or Childcare is essential and previous experience working in a nursery or childcare setting would be desirable for this Early Years Practitioner role.   As an Early Years Practitioner, some of your duties will include:    Assisting children with development of early reading and early maths...
Nursery Name:
Ethos Education
Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse
Ethos Education
18 Nov, 2025
Full time
Early Years Practitioner
£25,000 - £30,000 yearly
Ethos Education Edgware, UK
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...
Nursery Name:
Ethos Education
Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse
Fountain Montessori Ltd
29 Aug, 2024
Full time
Early Years Practitioner
£25,000 - £30,000 yearly
Fountain Montessori Ltd Edgware, UK
Job Role  To work as a key person and as part of the pre-school team under the direction of the room leader and manager. To provide safe, high quality education and care for young children which meets the individual needs of children attending the setting. Hours: 40hrs per week Level 3 Salary range: £25,000 - £30,000 Duties To assist with the planning of the curriculum using the Montessori & Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum for guidance. To help to set up the playroom(s) for the daily programme and to help tidy away at the end of the session. To act as a key person to a small group of children, liaising closely and building an effective relationship with parents/carers and ensuring each child's needs are recognised and met. Work in partnership with parents/carers and other family members. To advise the Pre-school Manager of any concerns e.g. over children, parents or the safety of equipment,...
Nursery Name:
Fountain Montessori - Edgware
Seedling Nursery
24 Mar, 2026
Full time
Early Years Practitioner
£27,000 - £28,000 yearly
Seedling Nursery Royal Leamington Spa, UK
Level 3 Early Years Practitioner – Join Our Outstanding Team!  Are you a qualified Level 3 Early Years Practitioner with a positive, upbeat attitude and a genuine love for helping children grow and thrive? If you see the glass as half full, love watching little ones develop into confident young people, and want to be part of something truly special – we’d love to hear from you! About Us We’re an outstanding setting that does things differently from most nurseries. Our approach is flexible, responsive, and focused entirely on the needs of our children. We adapt and evolve to ensure every child’s journey is supported by our comprehensive, embedded curriculum, which sets clear milestones and goals across all rooms. We pride ourselves on being a home-from-home, with spacious, well-organised rooms and a cosy, nurturing environment. Every week, our children enjoy exciting outings and activities that extend their learning beyond the classroom. About the Role We’re...
Nursery Name:
Seedling Nursery
Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse
  • Home
  • About Us
  • eyworks
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Employer
  • Post a Job
  • Sign in
  • eyrecruit
  • Job Seeker
  • Search Jobs
  • Upload CV
  • Sign in
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn
© 2026 Powered by