Job Description

Early Years Practitioner (Level 2)

Are you passionate about early childhood education and excited by the opportunity to work in a new nursery? Bring your know-how and enthusiasm to shape an inspiring early years environment where curiosity, exploration and discovery thrive.

As a Nursery Practitioner, you'll support the daily care and learning needs of children aged 9 months-5 years. Working as part of our welcoming team, you will help create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment where children can learn and grow. You'll bring a Level 2 qualification in Childcare or Early Years (or equivalent), along with previous hands-on experience supporting children in a caring environment.

Our school & nursery

An inclusive and welcoming school, with a strong sense of community

Oversubscribed - 99.5% of parents would recommend the school to others vs national average of 84%

A strong and inspirational team who always put children first "Staff are as one, loyal, committed and very effective in their roles so that children make excellent progress" Chair of Trust

Part of the Arbib Education Trust - our friendly, three-school trust provide access to unique resources, support, networking opportunities and career progression/leadership

Our perks

The wellbeing of all our colleagues really matters to us. Here's some of our wide-ranging benefits:

Generous funding for personal development - to support our learning culture and further your qualifications

6 weeks paid annual leave plus bank holidays, inclusive of a 2 week shut down period over the Christmas and New Year period

Work-life balance - innovative approach to providing flexibility around how, when and where you work with our 'Extra Flex' scheme, as well as subsidised social activities

Ways to save -including staff discounts, a world class pension, contribution towards private healthcare

Healthy body and mind - free gym, free tea, coffee, cycle to work tax free scheme, free annual flu jab, Employee Assistance Programme with professional counselling and wellbeing resources

Relaxing spaces- a cafe style staff room

Free on-site parking -our spacious site means you can always park

Preferred Start Dates:

Our new nursery is opening in stages and we are therefore ideally looking for colleagues to join us in September, October and December.

Hours:

40 hours per week over 50 weeks of the year. Shifts between 8am and 6pm. Some Term Time only positions are available.

For an informal chat or to arrange a school visit, contact our HR Lead, Cheryl.Laws@langleyheritageprimary.org

The Langley Heritage Primary is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check. The Trust reserves the right to appoint ahead of the deadline

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 27,142.00-27,789.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Free flu jabs Free parking On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 12/07/2025
Reference ID: Early Years Practitioner