Level 2/3 Nursery Practitioner in Kingsteignton

Join Our Team as a Qualified Nursery Practitioner and help little humans discover their world while growing in yours. As a Nursery Practitioner, you'll create everyday moments that build children's confidence, curiosity, and sense of belonging. At The Old Station Nursery, we believe everyone is still growing — little humans and big humans alike. As a Level 2 or Level 3 Qualified Nursery Practitioner at Kingsteignton, you'll bring your skills, ideas, and care to a community where every child is known and every colleague has something meaningful to contribute. We'll support you to develop your practice, share what you know, and feel proud of the difference you make.

Why Join Our Team?

• Childcare support: Free childcare for your first month, followed by a 52% discount based on your working hours.
• Time to recharge: 31 days of holiday, including national bank holidays, plus your birthday off and an extra day after 3 years of service.
• Space to grow: Access to The National College, with a library of courses and training to develop your practice and leadership.
• Connection to your community: One paid day each year to volunteer and support a cause that matters to you.
• Everyday support: With access to Perkbox, enjoy discounts on shopping, meals out, and everyday essentials, alongside wellbeing tools and online medical services.
• Recognition along the way: We celebrate the care and commitment you bring, with Employee of the Month recognition, long-service awards to mark your milestones, and referral bonuses for introducing friends or family to our team.

Pay: up to £27,539 per annum based on experience (40 hours per week)

Hours: Monday to Friday - 40 hours x 4 days, or 30 hours x 3 days. Shifts between 7:30am-6:00pm.

Location: HDC Nursery Kingsteignton, Kingsteignton Primary School, Heron Way, Kingsteignton, Devon, TQ12 3QY

Where You'll Be Working: At Kingsteignton, you will see our hygge-inspired rooms at our Ofsted-rated 'Good' nursery. These rooms allow children to rest, play, learn, and develop in a familiar space that promotes emotional well-being, togetherness, and friendship. Nestled within the grounds of Kingsteignton School, our purpose-built nursery has ample outdoor spaces that promote an active lifestyle. Each of our rooms has its own outdoor space set up to provide a range of engaging activities to extend our learning environment. Children love the freedom to play outdoors as much as possible; a little rain never holds us back. We enjoy donning our wellies and puddle suits to jump and splash in puddles, describing how it feels and making mud pies and 'potions' in the mud kitchen. We are located on the grounds of Kingsteignton School and can be accessed via the entrance on Chudleigh Road, only a 3-minute drive from the A380 and close to Newton Abbot. We are also easily accessible from Sandygate, Teigngrace, Gappah, and Olchard. Parking is available on the roads outside the nursery.

What You'll Be Doing: You'll support children through play, care, and connection, getting to know their interests, noticing their progress, and helping them feel confident to try something new. Your role will include:

• Creating a warm, inclusive environment where children feel safe, valued, and free to be themselves.
• Planning and supporting engaging, play-based experiences aligned with the EYFS and shaped around children's interests and needs.
• Observing children's development, recording meaningful progress, and using what you learn to support their next steps.
• Building trusting relationships with families, sharing updates and listening to what matters to them.
• Supporting everyday routines, including meals, personal care, and rest, with patience and attention to each child.
• Keeping safeguarding, safety, hygiene, and children's wellbeing at the heart of your work.
• Working closely with colleagues, sharing ideas, and offering guidance to apprentices and volunteers while learning from others.

Our values are simple: Own it. Be human. Make it happen. As a practitioner, that means following through with care, listening to children and colleagues, and turning good ideas into experiences that help children grow.

What We're Looking For: You must hold a Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification or Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) to be considered for this role. You’ll also bring:

• An understanding of the EYFS and how children learn through play and everyday experiences.
• A caring, attentive approach that recognises each child's individuality.
• Creativity and curiosity, with a willingness to follow children's interests.
• Confidence building positive relationships with families and colleagues.
• A commitment to safeguarding and maintaining high standards of care.
• A collaborative approach, with openness to feedback and enthusiasm for your own learning.

We're looking for someone who notices the little things, celebrates progress, and understands how much a caring, consistent adult can mean to a child. Please note: we are currently unable to offer sponsorship for this role. The Old Station Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references, verification of your right to work in the UK, and any essential qualifications. If successful, our Onboarding Team will guide you through every step of the onboarding process. We are proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Reasonable adjustments will be considered to support fairness and accessibility for all candidates. This role involves regulated activity with children.