Nursery Early Years Practitioner in Aylesbury

Hours, Salary and Start Date

This is a permanent, full-time role, working 37 hours per week, term time only (38 weeks per year). Salary: Bucks Pay Range 1B / Range 2 (pro rata), dependent on qualifications and experience. Proposed start date: Monday 4 January 2027.

Essential Requirements

• A minimum Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Early Years, or currently working towards one.
• Level 2 Literacy and Numeracy qualifications, or a willingness to achieve these within six months.
• Experience of working closely with children aged 3-7 in a learning environment.
• A clear knowledge and understanding of the EYFS framework and how to enhance and extend children's learning.
• Experience of supporting children with identified Special Educational Needs.
• The ability to identify, support and plan for children's next steps in learning.
• Experience of leading group activities for children with a range of learning needs.
• Confidence in communicating positively with parents and carers.
• The knowledge and skills to contribute to children's learning records and assessments.
• A commitment to the school's ethos of learning through play.
• The ability to make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school.

What We Can Offer

At Bedgrove, you will work with children who love learning and alongside dedicated, supportive teams who are committed to providing the highest standards of education and care. As a large, four-form entry school with an established 96-place Nursery, we offer excellent opportunities to develop your career, collaborate with passionate colleagues and make a lasting difference to children's lives.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave entitlement (5 weeks - must be taken in school holidays).
• Professional development, including ongoing CPD and training opportunities.
• Exclusive discounts through the Blue Light Card and Buckinghamshire employee benefits.
• Wellbeing support and access to an Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family 24 hour dedicated GP service.
• Strong well-being programme for staff.

Recruitment and Selection Process

Our recruitment process is designed to give us the opportunity to get to know you and for you to experience working in our Nursery. The process will include:

• Initial shortlisting - Applications will be shortlisted against the essential criteria outlined in the person specification.
• Telephone screening - Shortlisted candidates will be invited to take part in a short initial telephone screening interview.
• Interview Day - Tuesday 1 December 2026. Candidates progressing to this stage will spend the morning in our Nursery, experiencing the setting and undertaking a practical session to demonstrate their skills and approach to the role.
• Formal Interview - A formal interview will take place during the afternoon.

This approach allows us to see your interaction with children, your understanding of early years practice and how you would contribute to our established Nursery team.

Come and Visit Us!

We would love to show you around our Nursery and introduce you to our team. To arrange a visit or have an informal discussion about the role, please contact the school office or email HR@bedgroveinfant.co.uk. School visits are strongly encouraged but are by appointment only.

Safeguarding, Safer Recruitment and Data Protection

We recognise that those who work in a school are in a unique position of trust and responsibility in their care of children. The responsibility of all staff to safeguard pupils and promote their welfare, as outlined in Section 175 of the Education Act 2002, is central to our ethos, policies and practice. All children deserve the highest levels of care and safeguarding, regardless of their individual characteristics or circumstances. We are committed to ensuring that effective safeguarding arrangements are embedded throughout our school. We seek to recruit the best applicant for each role, based on their abilities, qualifications and experience as measured against the job description and person specification. Recruitment and selection will be conducted professionally, fairly and in a timely manner, in accordance with current employment legislation, safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be requested for all successful candidates, including a Children's Barred List check where the role meets the criteria for regulated activity. All information is stored securely. Information supplied by unsuccessful candidates will be confidentially destroyed six months after the recruitment decision has been communicated, in accordance with our information and records retention policy.