Early Years Practitioner

We are seeking an enthusiastic Early Years Practitioner to join our friendly Nursery team at an exciting time as we increase our Early Years provision from term time only to a full time Nursery provision providing care from babies through to Pre-school. 

The successful candidate will ideally have a Level 3 in Early Years Education and should be experienced in planning inspiring activities for children to explore and enjoy. However, we are open to experienced candidates who don’t have a Level 3 qualification. They will be able to demonstrate a track record of high-quality teaching and supporting children within the Early Years Foundation Stage. 

The role is a full time, year round role and will initially be in our current Nursery room working with children aged 2-4 years. We are also open to part time applicants at 20 hours per week.

We invite applications from experienced candidates to contribute further to standards of excellence, who love children and aspire to work in a happy and fulfilling environment. Early Years Practitioners report to the Nursery Manager. 

Hours, Salary & Benefits:

Hours: 20 or 40 hours per week, year-round. Permanent role. We are open to full time or part time roles, please let us know what hours you prefer when applying. 

Salary: £13.75 - £13.95 per hour 

20 hours pw - £14,300 - £14,508 pa

40 hours pw - £28,600 - £29,016 pa

Benefits: 

• Means tested staff discount  
• 5% employer pension 
• Complementary lunch during term time cooked on site by our inhouse chefs 
• 25 days paid holiday + bank holidays
• Access to the group's counselling scheme 
• Personal accident at work cover 
• Shopping discount card 
• Access to fully funded apprenticeships 
• Discretionary Christmas stand down 
• Opportunities for career development within the Wishford group of schools 

To see the full job description, please read the attached candidate pack.