Job Description

We are seeking a Qualified and Experienced Nursery Practitioner - Level 2, 3 or above at our famous nursery in Shinfield, Reading.

Are you looking to make a change to your Childcare career? We have an opportunity to make a real impact in your community. This could be the career move you've been waiting for.

Would you like a chance to Level Up and thrive both Personally and Professionally?

At Happy Trails Play, we're not your average nursery -- we're a team with purpose. Our team has been handpicked from scratch and what a difference it makes!

Based in Shinfield, our setting is driven by healthy eating, collaboration, and creating unforgettable experiences for our children.

We're on the lookout for someone special. Someone who:

Wants to speed up their development and grow in confidence Is looking for a little guidance to get back on track with childcare qualifications Loves working as part of a team and has good vibes Is a hard worker, a smiley individual, and loves being social Wants to help our children flourish through gardening club in our very own allotments Wants to cook up fun and learning in our cooking club, in collaboration with Sorsha, in our purpose-built children's kitchen Believes in the power of food to transform lives -- our children try 100+ superfoods before school age!
This is more than a job. It's a chance to become the best version of you, surrounded by people who will support, cheer for, and grow with you. If you want to do childcare differently -- with joy, heart, and ambition -- then come and visit us.

There's truly nothing else like it. Come and see for yourself. Your next chapter in childcare starts here.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Zero hours contract

Pay: 12.70-13.50 per hour

Expected hours: 25 - 40 per week

Additional pay:

Performance bonus
Benefits:

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

Flexitime Monday to Friday No weekends
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 24/07/2025
Expected start date: 04/08/2025