Job Description

Inspiring young minds, shaping bright futures.

At Little Explorers, every child is nurtured, celebrated and inspired to reach their full potential. We're looking for a caring, creative Early Years Practitioner to join our team.

Why join us

A genuinely supportive, family feel team where your ideas matter. Beautiful, well resourced rooms that spark curiosity, independence and joy. Ongoing training and professional development - we invest in you. Clear progression opportunities as your career grows. A culture that recognises and celebrates your impact.
What you'll do

Be a key person for a small group of toddlers; build trusting bonds with children and families. Plan and deliver EYFS aligned learning through purposeful play (role play, small world, construction, outdoor exploration, music & movement, early mark making, communication and language, early maths). Promote independence and self-care: toileting, handwashing, dressing, mealtimes and transitions. Keep children safe: follow our safer eating health & safety and safeguarding procedures every time. Observe, assess and share progress with parents; contribute to room planning and an enabling environment. Support speech, language and communication with songs, stories, sign language and high quality interactions. Work positively with colleagues, bring energy and creativity, and reflect on practice to keep improving.
What you'll bring

A genuine passion for helping toddlers thrive through play and routines. Warmth, patience, great communication and a can do, team-first mindset. Sound knowledge of the EYFS and inclusive practice; confidence with 2-3s routines (toileting, mealtimes, rest). Commitment to safeguarding, equality and celebrating every unique child.

Essential:

Level 2 or 3 Early Years qualification; Right to Work in the UK.

Desirable:

Paediatric First Aid (or willing to complete), experience with

Blossom/CPOMS

or similar, Makaton/WellComm/ECAT awareness, SEND/EAL experience.
Hours & Pay

Hours:

Full-time, shifts between

07:45-18:00

, Monday-Friday, all year round.

Pay:

As detailed within description.
Safeguarding & Safer Recruitment Statement

Little Explorers Day Nursery & Preschool is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and expects every member of staff, student, and volunteer to share this commitment.

All applicants will be subject to a robust safer recruitment process, including an

enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)

check with barred list information, verification of identity and qualifications, receipt of satisfactory references, and confirmation of the right to work in the UK.

Any offer of employment will be conditional upon these checks being completed and satisfactory. We follow the safer recruitment guidance outlined in the

Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS 2025)

and

Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE 2025)

.

Ready to apply?

Send your CV and a short cover note to

littleexplorers@mail.com

with the subject

"Toddler Room Practitioner (2-3s) - Your Name".

Questions? Call

01823 211700

-- we'd love to hear from you!

Job Types:

Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Additional leave Company events Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount

Work Location:

In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 24,120.00-31,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person