Nursery Practitioner – Level 2
Salary Range: £26,000 to £30,000 per annum (doe) + benefits
Care First is recruiting on behalf of a reputable nursery based in the London | SE23 area. We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Early Years Practitioner (Level 2) to join a warm, committed, and child-centred team. If you’re enthusiastic about creating meaningful experiences for young children—through care, learning, play, and plenty of fun—this could be the perfect next step in your early years career.
Why Join?
• Recommend a friend or family member and earn a cash bonus
• Generous childcare discount
• 31 days annual leave (FTE) including bank holidays – plus 3 extra days off over Christmas
• ‘Wellbeing Day’ – an additional day off just for you
• Access to a comprehensive employee benefits portal, offering discounts at hundreds of high-street retailers
• 24/7 remote GP appointments
• Cashback on medical costs, including dental and physiotherapy
• ‘May I Say Thank You’ month – celebrating and appreciating our hardworking teams
• Be part of an organisation officially accredited as a Great Place To Work, where people truly come first
As a Nursery Practitioner, you will:
• Promote and maintain high standards of quality within the nursery
• Support and supervise playroom staff in daily activities
• Ensure staff are effectively deployed across the rooms
• Implement and uphold key carer procedures, ensuring children are appropriately allocated
• Ensure practice and provision are always in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
• Provide professional feedback to parents and carers
• Build strong, positive relationships with families and colleagues
• Champion and promote the nursery to existing and prospective parents
If you are passionate about working with children, hold a Level 2 qualification, and are looking for a supportive and nurturing environment where no two days are the same, we would love to hear from you. Apply now, and a member of our team will be in touch with you shortly.
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