Nursery Practitioner

Qualified Nursery Practitioner (Level 2 or above)

Location:

Green Park Day Nursery (RG2 6UQ
).

Contract:

Permanent | 1840 hours per week | 52 weeks per year.

Working pattern:
Full‑time and part‑time opportunities available. Choose 25 days per week. Shifts between 07:30 – 18:30.

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

Childbase Partnership has been delivering childcare excellence since 1989. Our ethos: we all belong, we all matter, and we all contribute. We believe in careers, not jobs, offering flexible environments where early years professionals can grow and succeed.

• 23 days paid holiday per year (pro‑ro‑a), rising to 28 days with length of service
• Paid bank holidays included
• Earn up to 20 additional paid days off each year through our Partnership Reward Days
• Take your leave or sell accrued days tax‑free
• 75% discount on nursery fees (40% grandparent discount)
• Long‑service rewards, qualification bonuses and retail & lifestyle discounts
• Free meals while at work; mental health and occupational health support; flu jabs, eye care vouchers, and a free will‑writing service
• Paid team inset days; access to CPD, online learning and apprenticeships through our Training Academy

• Holds a DfE‑approved Early Years qualification at Level 2 or above
• 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
• 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 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.

Right to Work and DBS details required before the interview.