Role
Nursery Practitioner (Lunch Cover).
Location
Hampstead Gate Day Nursery | Milton Keynes | MK13 8RD.
Contract
Permanent | 20 hours/week | 52 weeks/year.
Working pattern
10:00-14:00 Monday-Friday.
Salary
£12.87-£14.87 per hour.
Benefits
* Generous annual leave: 23 days paid leave per annum (pro‑rata), rising to 28 days with length of service, plus paid bank holidays.
* Work‑life balance: Up to a further 20 paid days off each year through our Partnership Reward Days incentive; take your leave or sell the days you accrue, tax‑free.
* Childcare discount: 75% discount (or 40% grandparent discount) on your fees at any Childbase nursery, from day one.
* Exclusive partner benefits: Long‑service rewards, qualification bonuses and retail discounts.
* Wellbeing support: Free meals, mental health and occupational health support, flu jabs, eye care vouchers and a free will‑writing service.
* Career development: Team inset days, access to online training and apprenticeships through our academy.
Responsibilities
You are a naturally nurturing person: you have some experience of caring for babies and children aged five and under, ideally in an early years environment; holding a DfE approved early years qualification at level 2 or above is advantageous though not essential.
You are passionate about inspiring children: your knowledge of child development, and ideally your EYFS knowledge, will enable you to implement engaging activities planned by the Key Person to empower children to learn through play and exploration; you will contribute to observations for the children’s learning journeys.
You are an advocate for safeguarding: you will ensure every child feels safe, valued, and happy and their well‑being is promoted.
You are collaborative: you enjoy working in partnership with others, and can effectively communicate and build strong and positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.
Qualifications
Experience caring for babies and children aged five and under, ideally in an early years environment.
Holding a DfE approved early years qualification at level 2 or above is advantageous though not essential.
Knowledge of child development and EYFS knowledge would be beneficial.
Equal Opportunities
We are an inclusive employer and we welcome applicants of all ages and backgrounds. We’re committed to FREDIE (fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion, and engagement) and will consider any reasonable adjustments required.
Application Requirements
Applicants must currently reside within a commutable distance of the nursery and hold suitable Right to Work in the UK; VISA sponsorship is not available.
Safer recruitment checks apply, which include an Enhanced DBS check.
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