Join the Kindred Family – A Place to Grow, Thrive and Make a Difference
At Kindred, we’re passionate about giving children the very best start in life while creating a workplace where our people feel valued, supported and inspired.
Are you a passionate Early Years Practitioner (Nursery Nurse) looking to make a real difference? Whether you’re starting your career or looking for your next opportunity, join Kindred and help create a safe, nurturing and inspiring environment where every child can learn, grow and thrive.
Want to know what it’s really like to work at Kindred?
What You’ll Be Doing
- Work as part of a supportive team to provide exceptional care and education for every child.
- Create a safe, stimulating and nurturing environment where children can learn through play.
- Support the Room Leader in delivering the highest standards of Early Years care and education.
- Plan and deliver engaging activities that encourage curiosity, creativity and development.
- Build positive relationships with your Key Children, observing and recording their learning and achievements.
- Support children’s individual learning journeys, celebrating their progress and helping them reach their full potential.
- Communicate effectively with parents and carers through our Satchel app, face‑to‑face conversations and written observations.
- Maintain accurate records and ensure Kindred’s policies and procedures are consistently followed.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to create an inclusive, welcoming nursery environment.
- Promote safeguarding, health and safety, and children’s wellbeing at all times.
- Safer recruitment checks, including references, an enhanced DBS check and qualification verification.
What You’ll Need
Essential:
- A full and relevant Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification.
- A good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
- A commitment to ongoing professional development.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- A positive, proactive attitude and a genuine passion for supporting children’s learning and development.
Desirable:
- Previous experience working within an Early Years setting.
- Current Paediatric First Aid Certificate.
- Safeguarding and Child Protection training (full training will be provided).
- Current Food Hygiene Certificate.
Why You’ll Love Working at Kindred
- Supportive Culture: Built on strong relationships, teamwork and a genuine sense of belonging.
- Career Development: Access to structured training, learning opportunities and clear career progression.
- Work‑Life Balance: Enjoy structured working hours and a supportive working environment.
- Competitive Pay & Benefits: Competitive salaries, regularly benchmarked, alongside a generous benefits package.
- Award-Winning Family: Join a company that values recognition, personal growth and team success.
- More than 9 out of 10 of our colleagues would recommend Kindred as a great place to work.
Our Commitment to Safeguarding
Kindred is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All successful applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, references and qualification verification, in line with our safeguarding policy.
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Early Years Practitioner in Girton employer: Kindred Nurseries
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