15 nursery practitioner jobs found in St Albans

Please click to see the full   Job Description   and   GDPR   information _________________ Working with young children has always been a rewarding and engaging profession. Demand for childcare practitioners has never been higher and so it is a great time to explore a career with Willow Cottage Nurseries. Practitioners with their Level 2 qualification will earn £25,781 per year whilst studying for their Level 3! As an unqualified early years practitioner studying towards your level 2 apprenticeship you will join a passionate and professional team of qualified educators. You will learn to plan and deliver activities, purposeful play opportunities and educational programs. This is achieved by striving to meet every child’s individual needs and ensuring they are cared for in a safe, stable and stimulating environment. An apprenticeship with Willow Cottage will give you an opportunity to learn in a supportive environment whist also earning an excellent salary with great...

Early Years Nursery School Practitioner in Hackney   Are you a Nursery Practitioner who is passionate about working in Early Years?    We are looking for a dedicated and hardworking Nursery Practitioner to join the team at this vibrant nursery school in Hackney. This is a term time only position, and is great for anyone looking to further their early years career as there are excellent opportunities for progression!    Working closely with a team of friendly staff who are devoted to early years education, you will be supporting children in their earliest stages of education, preparing them for their future and supporting their personal, social and emotional development. Planning and running sessions and activities following the EYFS curriculum and assisting with early reading, vocabulary, literacy and communication development will also be some of your responsibilities as an Early Years Nursery Practitioner.    Strong knowledge of EYFS and children's early learning and...

Level 3  Childcare Apprenticeship – Little Xplorers Day Nursery Shoots Training are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking individual to complete their Level 3 Childcare Apprenticeship at Little Xplorers Day Nursery . The brand new family run nursery, which is situated in Roe Green Park, was established in 2015 and caters for up to 55 children between the ages of 3 months to five years old, offering both full-day and AM or PM enrolment between 7.45am-6.00pm. It will be open for 51 weeks of the year, with the exception of bank holidays and one week during Christmas and New Year. The nursery is on two floors, offering four rooms, plus an I.T. area designed especially for the children.  The children are encouraged to explore and investigate all rooms, which offer a variety of experiences in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum. The Nursery also benefits from a large and well equipped outdoor area, which offers the children...

Level 3  Childcare Apprenticeship – Blossom Patch Nursery Shoots Training are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking individual to complete their Level 3 Childcare Apprenticeship at Blossom Patch Nursery, Acton. At Blossom Patch we create a safe and loving atmosphere where children feel secure, settled, and free to be themselves. Our EYFS-based approach blends structured learning with hands-on play, sparking curiosity and laying strong foundations for the future. Our experienced team nurtures each child with patience, attention, and encouragement—celebrating every milestone along the way. Our EYFS-based approach blends structured learning with hands-on play, sparking curiosity and laying strong foundations for the future. Your duties and responsibilities will include; Be an inspiring practitioner with a sound knowledge of child development. Be proficient in leading the delivery of all aspects of teaching and learning....

Level 3 Childcare Apprenticeship – Happy Nursery Days, Lambeth Shoots Training are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking individual to complete their Level 3 Childcare Apprenticeship at Happy Nursery Days, Lambeth. Happy Nursery Days, a subsidiary of Ekaya Housing Association, is an award winning 43 place neighbourhood nursery catering for babies and pre-school children aged between 3 months and 5 years. It has been in operation since 6th September 2004; it is designed and developed to provide high standards of childcare in a safe and secure environment, with spacious playrooms and a large eco-friendly garden area which provides ample play areas. Our fundamental aim is to ensure that your child is happy, relaxed and totally at ease in a safe caring environment, whilst encouraging them to develop young minds and bodies. We are fully committed to promoting positive parental involvement and encourage their feedback and views. The Setting has...

Working in a brand-new nursery as a member of the Nursery Team to ensure that all children attending the setting receive high quality care, are kept safe and receive rich and stimulating play experiences. To be responsible for meeting the requirements of regulatory bodies with relation to Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Birth to Five matters, special needs, safeguarding, Health and Safety and to ensure that company policies and procedures are adhered to.     Some of the Key Responsibilities To assist in ensuring that the nursery provides a safe, happy and stimulating environment that is appropriate for individual children and enables them to meet their full potential. Deliver a key person approach. Ensuring that, at all times the safeguarding and welfare requirements are met. Observe, plan and evaluate appropriately for children using the EYFS curriculum for prime and specific areas of learning. Conduct parents meetings to discuss...

Join a team dedicated to putting children first. Acorn are a not for profit organisation focusing everything we do on the needs of our children. Our people, are our values, delivering the Personal, Professional, Nurturing, Outdoor Learning and Ethical approaches that we live by. You may need to transform into a dinosaur, become a racing car driver or put on a show - so, if you want to be part of something extraordinary, be part of Acorn. We have a number of Level 3 apprenticeship opportunities throughout our Acorn nurseries including Westcroft,  Rowans (Fullers Slade) and Kents Hill.  We are seeking very special individuals to join us.  Do you have: A love of the outdoors and working with natural resources Naturally nurturing, caring and compassionate qualities An interest in child development and how children learn At Acorn, our apprentices are an integral part of our nursery teams. You will hit the ground running in your Early Years...

Level 3  Childcare Apprenticeship – Toad Hall Nursery Shoots Training are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking individual to complete their Level 3 Childcare Apprenticeship at Toad Hall Nursery, Wokingham . Welcome to Toad Hall Nursery, Wokingham We are a unique, privately owned children’s day nursery and holiday club, first opened in January 1995. Originally established as a sole trader, we became a limited company in 2007 and continue to operate as a family-run business, now alongside the owner’s three children. Toad Hall Nursery is set in two acres of beautiful farmland, we provide children with a safe, natural, and stimulating environment where they can thrive through play and exploration. Our aim is simple: to deliver high-quality childcare and early years learning experiences, while retaining the warm, personal service and friendly atmosphere that makes us unique. At Toad Hall Nursery, we set exceptionally high...

Level 3  Childcare Apprenticeship – Toad Hall Nursery Shoots Training are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking individual to complete their Level 3 Childcare Apprenticeship at Toad Hall Nursery, Wokingham . Welcome to Toad Hall Nursery, Wokingham We are a unique, privately owned children’s day nursery and holiday club, first opened in January 1995. Originally established as a sole trader, we became a limited company in 2007 and continue to operate as a family-run business, now alongside the owner’s three children. Toad Hall Nursery is set in two acres of beautiful farmland, we provide children with a safe, natural, and stimulating environment where they can thrive through play and exploration. Our aim is simple: to deliver high-quality childcare and early years learning experiences, while retaining the warm, personal service and friendly atmosphere that makes us unique. At Toad Hall Nursery, we set exceptionally high...

Level 3  Childcare Apprenticeship – Steeple Aston Pre-School (Term Time Only) Shoots Training are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking individual to complete their Level 3 Childcare Apprenticeship at Steeple Aston Pre-School . A little bit about about Steeple Aston Pre-school Creative area, main room This area is fully accessible to the children where they can select materials and items from the drawers. Using their own skills which they acquire to be imaginative and creative, using their own self-expression. It helps them emotionally and socially, developing their cognitive, speaking and listening capabilities which is a vital part of their childhood and development. Computer area and the main room The main room is where the computer is located. The computer maybe on for a short period of time in the morning as one of the activities the children can select to use it if they wish. Music basket, main room...

Level 3 Childcare Apprenticeship – Horspath Nursery, Oxford Shoots Training are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking individual to complete their Level 3 Childcare Apprenticeship at Horspath Nursery, Oxford. Horspath Pre-School Nursery, which serves Horspath, Garsington, Cuddesdon, Cowley and Wheatley, is nestled in the grounds of Horspath Primary School. We have our own separate and well-equipped outside play area and nature reserve. With access to many of the school’s facilities, we offer children between the ages of 2 and 5 years an enjoyable and well-rounded environment for play and learning. At Horspath Nursery we feel that Children’s early years are the most important years of their lives.  We strive to provide high quality childcare and education for all children’s individual needs.  We provide this by being positive, respectful, relaxed with the nursery having a homely, welcoming feel.  We provide support and learning opportunities...

Level 3  Childcare Apprenticeship – Little me day Nurseries - Thatcham Shoots Training are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking individual to complete their Level 3 Childcare Apprenticeship at Little me day Nursery in Thatcham. We are a family owned company and pride ourselves on offering caring and nurturing environments for “little ones” in our nurseries. We appreciate the challenges faced by parents to leave their children at nursery, and we have used our own experiences to ensure our nurseries are clean, safe and welcoming. The holistic care of children at nursery is largely dependent on a good relationship and communication between nursery staff and parents. Therefore, we endeavour to work in partnership with parents and keep them informed of all aspects of their child’s well being and progress at nursery. Our managers operate an open door policy and are always happy to talk with parents regarding any issues or concerns. Little me day...

Level 3  Childcare Apprenticeship – Little me day Nurseries - Basingstoke Shoots Training are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking individual to complete their Level 3 Childcare Apprenticeship at Little me day Nursery in Basingstoke. We are a family owned company and pride ourselves on offering caring and nurturing environments for “little ones” in our nurseries. We appreciate the challenges faced by parents to leave their children at nursery, and we have used our own experiences to ensure our nurseries are clean, safe and welcoming. The holistic care of children at nursery is largely dependent on a good relationship and communication between nursery staff and parents. Therefore, we endeavour to work in partnership with parents and keep them informed of all aspects of their child’s well being and progress at nursery. Our managers operate an open door policy and are always happy to talk with parents regarding any issues or concerns. Little me...

About the Role Key Responsibilities Child Development and Care: Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate activities that support children’s learning and development in line with early years frameworks (e.g., EYFS or equivalent). Observe and assess children’s progress, maintaining accurate records and sharing updates with parents and colleagues. Foster a safe, inclusive, and stimulating environment that meets the individual needs of each child. Team Collaboration: Work closely with Room Leaders and other practitioners to ensure a cohesive approach to care and education. Support colleagues in maintaining a positive and collaborative team environment. Contribute to team meetings and share insights to improve practices within the room or nursery. Parent Engagement: Build trusting relationships with parents through regular communication, updates, and informal discussions. Address parental queries and provide feedback on their child’s progress and experiences. Operational...

Do you have a genuine passion for leading and nurturing young learners, coupled with proven experience managing a nursery effectively?  WMC Training is seeking a dedicated Nursery apprentice to join the professional, rewarding, and supportive team at West Norwood SE27 9DN . The ideal candidate will bring previous experience working with children ,a genuine interest in developing the talent of younger generations, and a strong desire to make a difference in children's lives. MUST have experience working at the nursery setting before .  You will be a collaborative team member, equally capable of taking initiative, and adept at planning enriching activities. DUTIES To support fellow educators/practitioners to deliver the setting’s curriculum and standard of practice. 2. To work towards an early years qualification with support from the setting’s staff and training provider. 3. To seek support from members of the team to assist your learning. 4. To work closely...