Nursery Nurse / Early Years Practioner

Banana Moon Day Nurseries

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Kempston, Kempston, UK on site Until 8/22/2026 1+ years exp First posted March 21, 2025 Last posted March 21, 2025
Job description

We are seeking a dedicated Nursery Practitioner to join our team in providing high-quality care and education for young children. The ideal candidate will have a passion for early childhood education and creating a nurturing environment for children to thrive. We are preferably looking for a professional who has a Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Childcare but would consider an unqualified candidate with the right experience and who is willing to complete a qualification while working with us.

Our full time position would give you the opportunity of working up to full time hours (40 per week) over 4 days, giving you an extra day off each week to support your work-home life balance.

Responsibilities:
- Communicate effectively with children, parents, and colleagues
- Manage daily activities and routines within the nursery setting
- Provide excellent childcare, ensuring the safety and well-being of all children
- Engage children in educational and stimulating activities

Requirements

-A full and relevant level 2/3 early years qualification as defined by the Department of Education.

- DBS enhanced disclosure within the child workforce sector

- Satisfactory references that cover the last 5 years of employment

- Satisfactory responses to our staff suitability declaration

- (Preferred) Paediatric 12h first aid certificate, safeguarding training, qualification and one year's post qualifying experience

- Proficient in English language, both spoken and written

If you are a dedicated Nursery Practitioner with a love for nurturing young minds, we invite you to apply for this rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact on children's early years development.

Benefits

Beautiful Grade 2 listed setting

Established and experienced team

Great location near shops, library and park (scope for trips out!)

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About this role

Summary

Provide high-quality childcare, manage routines, engage children in educational activities.

Job title

Nursery Nurse / Early Years Practioner

Experience level

post-qualification experience or willing to qualify

Minimum experience

1+ years exp

Industry

childcare

Location requirements

Kempston, UK; remote not allowed

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

Level 2 or 3 Childcare qualificationDBS enhanced disclosureEnglish proficiency

Preferred skills

Paediatric 12h first aidsafeguarding trainingpost-qualifying experience

Specializations

early childhood educationchildcarenursery
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Kempston, Bedford, UK

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