Nursery Practitioner

Overview

Job Ref No. ECC0-45S | Position Type: Early Years | Pay Range: 12.36

Position Start Date: 23/03/2026 | Contract Type: Full-time | Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 13/02/2026 Midnight | Date of Interviews: 23 Feb 2026

Little Pals is looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated Nursery Practitioner to join our Nursery. Little Pals offers full day care for 6 weeks to 11 years. The nursery is proud of its excellent relationship with the community and expects staff to maintain high standards and participate in the life of the Nursery.

Requirements

A Level 3 childcare qualification or a Level 2 qualification with willingness to work towards Level 3 is required, along with the ability to develop effective relationships with colleagues, children and parents.

Working hours

Term-time hours: 9.30am – 5.30pm

How to apply

For more information about the role or to apply, please email karen.littlepals@outlook.com or phone 01255222290.

Safeguarding and references

All candidates must be willing to undergo enhanced disclosure and barring agency checks and provide 2 references, 1 of which must be from the last employer. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people; appropriate checks and clearances will be completed as part of the process.

Benefits and incentives

• 50% discount on childcare
• Extra holiday for over 2 and 5 years service
• Free staff lunches
• 24-hour employee assistance programme

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