Nursery Practitioner

Nursery Practitioner

Join Childbase Partnership and be part of something extraordinary. Qualified Nursery Practitioner (Level 2 or above).

Location: Emscote House Day Nursery (CV32 5DE
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Contract: Permanent |
1520 hours per week | 52 weeks per year

Working Pattern: Monday‑Friday – 11:00‑15:00 or 11:00‑14:00

Salary: £25,937.60 – £32,406.40 per annum (pro‑rata) | £12.47 – £15.58 per hour

• Generous annual leave: 23 days paid holiday per year (pro‑rata), rising to 28 days with length of service; paid bank holidays included.
• Exceptional work‑life balance: Earn up to 20 additional paid days off each year through our Partnership Reward Days; take your leave or sell accrued days tax‑free.
• Industry‑leading childcare discount: 75% discount on nursery fees (40% grandparent discount) available from day one at any Childbase nursery.
• Exclusive Partner Benefits: Long‑service rewards, qualification bonuses, retail and lifestyle discounts.
• Health & wellbeing support: Free meals while at work, mental health and occupational health support, flu jabs, eye care vouchers, and a free will‑writing service.
• Career development: 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 engaging, high‑quality learning experiences through play.
• Observes, assesses, and records children’s development effectively.
• Is committed to safeguarding, ensuring every child feels safe, valued, and supported.
• Enjoys working collaboratively with children, parents, and colleagues, building 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. Visa sponsorship is not available. Safer recruitment checks apply, including an Enhanced DBS check.

If you are not early years qualified, please visit our Careers Page to explore alternative opportunities with Childbase Partnership.