Qualified Nursery Practitioner

Nursery Practitioner - L2

Full-Time – Up to 40 hours per week – Monday to Friday – £13.08 per hour

About Us

Join our warm and welcoming team at Footsteps Nursery Dosthill, where we care for children from 3 months to 5 years in a nurturing, nature-inspired environment. With our spacious garden, forest school sessions, and creative hands-on activities, we provide enriching experiences that spark curiosity and support every stage of development.

We value our staff too, offering free lunches, a supportive atmosphere, and opportunities to grow as part of our dedicated team.

We are looking for a passionate and experienced Level 2 Practitioner 

Building strong partnerships with parents and carers will be a key part of the role, keeping families informed and involved in their child’s learning journey.

You will model professionalism, consistency, and fairness, fostering positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues. You will ensure full compliance with the EYFS framework, safeguarding procedures, health and safety standards, and nursery policies at all times.

A love of outdoor learning, a strong understanding of child development, and a genuine passion for supporting babies in their earliest years will be key to success in this role.

Essential Qualifications & Skills
Full and relevant Level 2 Childcare Qualification (Essential)

Experience working within an early years or nursery setting

Good understanding of child development and purposeful early years learning experiences

Passion for outdoor learning and enthusiasm for forest school activities

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with parents and colleagues

Strong organisational skills and ability to work well as part of a team

Knowledge of and commitment to safeguarding and child protection

Why Join Us?

At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

Annual leave: 24 days’ holiday, plus bank holidays and an extra paid day off for your birthday

Childcare discount: 75% off nursery fees for team members

Wellbeing support: Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme helpline

Learning and development: Tailored training and career progression opportunities

Pension: Company pension scheme

Employee discounts: Access to Perkaboo employee discounts

Mentoring: Employee mentoring programme

Health and wellbeing: Dedicated wellbeing support

Refer a Friend scheme: Earn up to £750 through our referral programme

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and safer recruitment checks.

Footsteps Nursery Dosthill is part of the Family First Group, where we are committed to equality, inclusion, and anti-discriminatory practice for all children, families, and colleagues