Tamworth, midlands, United Kingdom
Company: JR UK
Client / Employer: Family First Nursery Group
Location: Footsteps Nursery Dosthill, Dosthill, Tamworth, Midlands
Job Title: Nursery Practitioner - Level 2
Salary: £13.08 per hour, Full-Time – Up to 40 hours per week – Monday to Friday
Job Description
Join our warm and welcoming team at Footsteps Nursery Dosthill, where we care for children from 3 months to 5 years in a nurturing, nature-inspired environment. We provide enriching experiences that spark curiosity and support every stage of development.
We value our staff, offering free lunches, a supportive atmosphere, and opportunities to grow.
We are seeking a passionate and experienced Level 2 Practitioner to support children from 3 months to 5 years.
Key responsibilities include:
* Building strong partnerships with parents and carers, informing and involving families in their child’s learning journey.
* Modeling professionalism, consistency, and fairness, fostering positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
* Ensuring full compliance with the EYFS framework, safeguarding procedures, health and safety standards, and nursery policies.
* Promoting outdoor learning, maintaining a strong understanding of child development, and supporting babies in their earliest years.
Essential Qualifications & Skills
* Full and relevant Level 2 Childcare Qualification.
* Experience working within an early years or nursery setting.
* Good understanding of child development and purposeful early years learning experiences.
* Passion for outdoor learning and enthusiasm for forest school activities.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with parents and colleagues.
* Strong organisational skills and ability to work well as part of a team.
* Knowledge of and commitment to safeguarding and child protection.
Benefits
* Annual leave: 24 days’ holiday, plus bank holidays and an extra paid day off for your birthday.
* Childcare discount: 75% off nursery fees for team members.
* Wellbeing support: Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme helpline.
* Learning and development: Tailored training and career progression opportunities.
* Pension: Company pension scheme.
* Employee discounts: Access to Perkaboo employee discounts.
* Mentoring programme.
* Health and wellbeing: Dedicated wellbeing support.
* Refer a Friend scheme: Earn up to £750 through our referral programme.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and safer recruitment checks.
Footsteps Nursery Dosthill is part of the Family First Group, committed to equality, inclusion, and anti‑discriminatory practice for all children, families, and colleagues.
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