At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children's learning through play and create a nurturing environment.
- Company: Join The Old Station Nursery, where everyone grows together.
- Benefits: Free childcare for the first month, 31 days holiday, and discounts on essentials.
- Other info: Enjoy a supportive team and opportunities for personal growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: No qualifications needed; just bring your enthusiasm and kindness.
The predicted salary is between 12.71 - 12.71 £ per hour.
Join Our Team as a Nursery Practitioner. Bring your curiosity and care and discover where Early Years could take you. At The Old Station Nursery, we believe everyone is still growing - little humans and big humans alike. As a Nursery Practitioner at Dartington, you’ll help children learn through play, build their confidence, and feel safe and cared for. You don’t need an Early Years qualification to get started. Bring your enthusiasm, kindness, and willingness to learn, and you’ll find colleagues ready to share their knowledge and help you grow.
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. You’ll also be eligible for a Blue Light Card, helping your money go further with even more discounts.
- 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: £12.71 per hour / £26,436 per annum, based on experience.
Hours: Monday–Friday, 40 Hours per week.
Location: hdc Nursery Dartington, Brimhay Gidleys Meadow Dartington Devon TQ9 6JZ
Where You'll Be Working: Our Dartington Nursery is situated in a quiet residential area and a short drive from the A38, with easy access from places like Ivybridge, Ashburton and Buckfastleigh. Parking is available outside the nursery for the team. We encourage outdoor learning whenever possible and aim to pass on a love of the outdoors, teaching them how to care for their world and environment. Children can experience planting, growing, harvesting, and food-to-plate so they know where their food comes from. Using resources from our outdoor area, children can welcome guests to their bug hotel.
What You'll Be Doing: Working alongside experienced colleagues, you’ll help create a welcoming nursery day filled with play, discovery, and caring routines. One moment you might be joining in with imaginative play or helping children explore paint and textures. The next, you could be offering reassurance, helping with lunchtime, or celebrating a new achievement. With support from your team, you’ll:
- Create a warm, inclusive environment where every child feels welcome and valued.
- Help plan and deliver play-based activities that follow children’s interests and support their learning.
- Build your understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and how it shapes everyday practice.
- Notice and celebrate children’s progress, contributing to observations and records with guidance from colleagues.
- Build positive relationships with families and share updates about children’s days.
- Support everyday routines, including meals, personal care, and rest, with patience and kindness.
- Follow safeguarding, safety, and hygiene procedures, asking for guidance whenever you’re unsure.
- Share ideas, lend a hand, and learn alongside your colleagues.
Our values are simple: Own it. Be human. Make it happen. In your role, that means being reliable, treating others with care, and getting involved while recognising when to ask for support.
What We’re Looking For: No qualifications are required for this role. Previous experience working in a childcare setting would be beneficial, but isn’t essential. You’ll bring:
- A genuine interest in working with children and supporting their development.
- Kindness, patience, and a willingness to see things from a child’s perspective.
- Curiosity and enthusiasm for learning new skills.
- A reliable approach and the ability to work closely with others.
- Openness to feedback and the confidence to ask questions.
- A commitment to keeping children safe and helping them feel included.
Whether you’re exploring Early Years for the first time or bringing experience from another childcare setting, we’d love to hear what you could bring to our community.
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.
Nursery Practitioner employer: The Old Station Nursery
At The Old Station Nursery Peckham, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values the growth and wellbeing of our team. With a supportive work culture, generous benefits including free childcare for the first month, 31 days of holiday, and access to extensive career development resources, we empower our staff to thrive in their roles. Located in the heart of Peckham, our nursery offers a vibrant community atmosphere where diversity and inclusion are celebrated, making it a rewarding place to inspire young minds.
