Early Years Practitioner (Qualified / Unqualified) (SL6 1BN)

Location: Maidenhead (SL6 1BN)

Job Type: Full-time (40–42.5 hours per week over 4–5 days), Permanent

About Wise Owls Childcare

Wise Owls Childcare is a leading provider of childcare services for children aged 8 weeks to 14 years across the Maidenhead and Reading area. Our network includes two Breakfast Clubs, three Afterschool Clubs, and three Day Nurseries. Our main aim is to provide a safe, happy, and stimulating environment where both children and staff can thrive. We believe in creating a rewarding workplace where every team member is known, valued, and supported.

The Role

Join our lovely nursery in Maidenhead, where our curriculum is centred around outdoor play and exploration.

In this role, you will:

• Develop meaningful relationships with children, their families, and your team.
• Implement fun and engaging learning activities.
• Document and share the learning and development of your key children with their families.
• Continuously learn and grow through meaningful training and development opportunities.

We\’re looking for:

• Someone loyal, passionate, and enthusiastic with a desire to bring new ideas for high‑quality learning experiences.
• An individual who is patient, friendly, and an excellent team player.
• A candidate who is passionate about supporting and encouraging children to explore the world around them.
• Someone who enjoys spending time outdoors.
• A person who aspires to learn and grow.

Working Hours

Full‑time positions offer 40 to 42.5 hours per week over 4 to 5 days, from 7:45 am to 6:15 pm, with a half‑hour or one‑hour break.

Experience and Qualifications

Experience: 1 year of nursery and/or childcare experience is preferred.

Benefits

At Wise Owls Childcare, we reward loyalty with competitive pay and comprehensive staff benefits. Our benefits package includes:

• Childcare
• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Health & Wellbeing Programme
• Referral programme
• Store discount

Commitment to Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding all children. All applicants will undergo safeguarding training and need to undertake a DBS check, which will be paid for by the company. We follow safer recruitment practices and require all applicants to complete a full application form before the interview and trial process.

How to Apply

If you are passionate about early years education and enjoy spending time outdoors, we would love to hear from you. For information about our current employment opportunities and to apply, please get in touch with us at hr@wiseowlschildcare.co.uk.