Nursery Practitioner

Nursery Practitioner

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Childbase Partnership has been delivering childcare excellence since 1989 across day nurseries, Head Office, and Training Academy, Edu Base. Our ethos:
we all belong, we all matter, we all contribute
. We create supportive environments where early years professionals are empowered to grow, develop, and succeed.

Grasshoppers Day Nursery, HP21 9PD

Permanent | 2040 hours per week | 52 weeks per year

Working Pattern:
Monday Friday, varied shifts between 07:30 and 18:30. Choose a 4 or 5 day working week.

Salary: £25,937.60 – £31,158.40 per annum (pro‑rata) – £12.47 – £14.98 per hour.

• 23 days paid holiday per year (pro‑rata), rising to 28 days with length of service
• Paid bank holidays included
• Earn up to 20 additional paid days off each year through Partnership Reward Days
• Take your leave or sell accrued days tax‑free
• 75% discount on nursery fees (40% grandparent discount)
• Available from day one at any Childbase nursery
• Long‑service rewards
• Qualification bonuses
• Retail and lifestyle discounts
• Free meals while at work
• Mental health and occupational health support
• Free will‑writing service
• Paid team inset days
• Access to CPD, online learning, and apprenticeships through our Training Academy

• Employee‑owned:
  Every colleague is a partner with a voice. When we succeed, we all share in our success through an annual tax‑free dividend.
• Sector leaders:
  Ranked number one in the Nursery World league tables for Ofsted outcomes.
• Community driven:
  Proud to have raised over £3.5 million for charitable causes.
• Environmentally responsible:
  All nurseries hold Green Flag awards and are powered by 100% renewable energy.

• Holds a DfE‑approved Early Years qualification at Level 2 or above.
• Has strong knowledge of the EYFS, enabling you to work as a Key Person.
• Plans and delivers high‑quality, engaging learning experiences through play.
• Observes, assesses, and records children’s development to support progress.
• Is committed to safeguarding, ensuring every child feels safe, valued, and supported.
• Enjoys working collaboratively with children, parents, and colleagues, building strong and positive relationships.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from people of all ages and backgrounds. We are committed to FREDIE fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion, and engagement and will consider any reasonable adjustments required.

If you meet the essential criteria for this role, your application will be automatically shortlisted for review by our Recruitment Team, who will confirm whether the next step is an interview.

Applicants must live within a commutable distance of the nursery and hold the Right to Work in the UK. Unfortunately, visa sponsorship is not available. Safer recruitment checks apply, including an Enhanced DBS check.