Job Description

Your Role as a Full-Time Nursery Practitioner

As a Full-Time Nursery Practitioner, you will play a vital role in delivering exceptional care and high-quality early education. You will be a key part of our daily operations, helping to create a warm, stimulating, and educational environment where children can thrive.

Key Responsibilities:

Planning, preparing, and delivering engaging activities aligned with the EYFS framework. Offering high-quality care and meeting individual needs across all areas of development. Building strong, positive relationships with children, parents, and your colleagues. Supporting children's social, emotional, and physical development through purposeful play and exploration. Maintaining a safe, clean, and engaging environment, following all health and safety and safeguarding policies. Being an enthusiastic and positive role model who encourages independence and confidence. Working collaboratively as part of a dedicated team to ensure smooth daily operations. Contributing to observations, assessments, and planning to support each child's learning journey.

What We're Looking For

We're searching for someone who is passionate, caring, and committed to giving children the best possible start in life.

Essential:

A minimum

Level 3 qualification

in Early Years or Childcare. Strong understanding of the EYFS framework. A genuine passion for early years education and child development. Great communication skills and the ability to work well within a team. A positive, nurturing, and proactive attitude. An enhanced DBS check (prior to starting employment).

Desirable:

Previous experience working within a nursery or childcare setting.

Why You'll Love Working With Us

At The Little Magpies, we believe that happy, supported staff create happy children. We're dedicated to creating a work environment where our team feel appreciated, motivated, and valued.

Our Benefits Include:

Childcare Discount:

Up to 20% off childcare fees.

Generous Holiday Allowance:

29 days annual leave.

Wellbeing Day:

A dedicated paid wellbeing day each year.

Employee Discounts:

Free Blue Light Card membership.

Supportive Culture:

Open-door management and a wellbeing-first approach.

Career Growth:

Ongoing training opportunities and clear progression pathways.

Team Appreciation:

Regular staff socials, team-building days, and recognition events.

Birthday Leave:

An additional day off after one year's service to celebrate your birthday.

Christmas Closure:

Enjoy the festive week off with your loved ones.

Why Join The Little Magpies?

This is more than a job -- it's a chance to be part of a growing, supportive, and forward-thinking nursery community. You'll play an important role in shaping children's early experiences and contributing to the continued success of a setting that truly values its team.

If you're looking for a meaningful position where you can grow, make an impact, and work within a warm, inclusive environment, we would love to hear from you.

Equal Opportunities

The Little Magpies Nursery is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive and welcoming team.

All successful applicants will require an enhanced DBS check (Update Service). This role involves regulated activity with children. Individuals on the Children's Barred List must not apply.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: 12.21-12.70 per hour

Expected hours: 16 - 40 per week

Work Location: In person