Job Description

Do you have a passion for working with children? Do you have experience of working with children aged 0-5 years? Do you have experience working with children with SEN? Are you ready to take your career to the next step? We are looking for a outgoing and confident nursery practitioner to join our team.

Our nursery is a friendly and caring place to work and we offer many benefits:

Benefits of working for High Hopes Nursery

We place a huge emphasis on wellbeing, with access to the BUPA helpline Free DBS Annual pay review In-house training and career progression opportunities Company pension Employee discount for childcare Annual Christmas night out
Except for occasional training you are not required to work evening or weekends. The setting is closed on all bank holidays, we also do not open on Christmas Eve! The nursery closes over Christmas until the first working day in the New Year.

We are asking that the right candidate must:

Have a Level 3 or above Childcare Qualification (Essential)

Have at least 1 year's experience within early years (Essential- will be checked upon reference)

Understand how to plan for children's development (Essential)

Have a good understanding of the EYFS curriculum (Essential)

Be First Aid Trained (Desirable)

Our nursery is open from 7.30am-5.45pm. If you feel you are ready to take the next step in your career and make a difference in our young children's lives that you maybe the right candidate for us and we would like you to apply below.

Safeguarding is our first priority. The successful applicant will need to provide evidence of their 'right to work in the UK', undertake a DBS, and provide satisfactory work references before they start their contract.

Responsibilities will include:

Ensure that all the children attending the setting are kept safe and receive rich and stimulating play experiences, appropriate to their age and stage of development Observe, support, and extend children's learning Plan appropriately for children using the EYFS framework Maintain accurate and effective children's records Work with room staff to support the running and implanting of learning and development Work in partnership with parents/carers and other family members Demonstrate good practice with regard to special needs and inclusion Ensuring that all legislation in relation to special needs, safeguarding and health and safety is complied with
Job Types: Full time-Term time Permanent

Pay: 12.21per hour

Expected hours: minimum 37 hours

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 22.08.2025

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 12.21 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 37.5 per week

Benefits:

Childcare Company events Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday No weekends
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 15/08/2025
Expected start date: 08/09/2025