Nursery Practitioner

Job Description Join Childbase Partnership and Be Part of Something ExtraordinaryQualified Nursery Practitioner (Level 2 or above)Location: Grasshoppers Day Nursery (HP21 9PD)Contract: Permanent | 2040 hours per week | 52 weeks per yearWorking Pattern: MondayFriday, varied shifts between 07:3018:30Choose a 4 or 5 day working weekSalary: 25,937.60 31,158.40 per annum (pro-rata) - 12.47 14.98 per hourA Career Where You Truly BelongSince 1989, Childbase Partnership has been delivering childcare excellence across our day nurseries, Head Office, and Training Academy, EduBase. Our ethos is simple: we all belong, we all matter, and we all contribute.We believe in careers, not jobscreating supportive environments where early years professionals are empowered to grow, develop, and succeed.Why Join Us?Generous annual leave23 days paid holiday per year (pro-rata), rising to 28 days with length of servicePaid bank holidays includedOutstanding worklife balanceEarn up to 20 additional paid days off each year through our Partnership Reward DaysTake your leave or sell accrued days tax-freeIndustry-leading childcare discount75% discount on nursery fees (40% grandparent discount)Available from day one at any Childbase nurseryExclusive partner benefitsLong-service rewardsQualification bonusesRetail and lifestyle discountsHealth & wellbeing supportFree meals while at workMental health and occupational health supportFlu jabs, eye care vouchers, and a free will-writing serviceCareer developmentPaid team inset daysAccess to CPD, online learning, and apprenticeships through our Training AcademyAbout UsEmployee-owned: Every colleague is a partner with a voice. When we succeed, we all share in our success through an annual tax-free dividend.Sector leaders: Ranked number one in the Nursery World league tables for Ofsted outcomes.Community driven: Proud to have raised over 3.5 million for charitable causes.Environmentally responsible: All nurseries hold Green Flag awards and are powered by 100% renewable energy.About YouYou are a caring and committed early years professional who:Holds a DfE-approved Early Years qualification at Level 2 or aboveHas strong knowledge of the EYFS, enabling you to work as a Key PersonPlans and delivers high-quality, engaging learning experiences through playObserves, assesses, and records childrens development to support progressIs committed to safeguarding, ensuring every child feels safe, valued, and supportedEnjoys working collaboratively with children, parents, and colleagues, building strong and positive relationshipsEquality, Inclusion & Next StepsWe are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from people of all ages and backgrounds. We are committed to FREDIE fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion, and engagement and will consider any reasonable adjustments required.If you meet the essential criteria for this role, your application will be automatically shortlisted for review by our Recruitment Team, who will confirm whether the next step is an interview.Important information: Applicants must live within a commutable distance of the nursery and hold the Right to Work in the UK. Unfortunately, visa sponsorship is not available. Safer recruitment checks apply, including an Enhanced DBS check.If youre not early years qualified, please visit our Careers Page to explore alternative opportunities with Childbase Partnership.JBRP1_UKTJ

Created: 2026-01-16