Early Years Practitioner - Market Bosworth

Are you a passionate Early Years Practitioner looking for an exciting new opportunity in Market Bosworth?

Simply Education is working one of our partnership nurseries in Market Bosworth, who are looking to appoint enthusiastic and dedicated Nursery Practitioners to join their newly established nursery provision.

This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a brand-new nursery team and play an important role in creating a warm, nurturing and stimulating environment for children from 6 months upwards.

The nursery aims to provide a genuine 'home-from-home' environment, where children feel safe, valued and confident to explore, learn and develop.

The Role

As a Nursery Practitioner, you will be an important part of the nursery team, supporting children through their early years development and helping to provide consistently high standards of care and education.

You will help create an engaging environment where children can learn through play, build positive relationships and develop their confidence and independence.

The successful candidate will:

Provide high-quality care and learning experiences for children aged 6 months+

Support children's development in line with the EYFS framework

Create a safe, stimulating and welcoming environment

Build strong and positive relationships with children and their families

Plan and support engaging activities and learning opportunities

Observe and contribute to children's developmental progress

Work collaboratively with colleagues as part of a dedicated Early Years team

Follow safeguarding, health and safety and nursery procedures

Contribute to maintaining the high standards expected within the setting

About You

The nursery is looking for an empathetic, enthusiastic and committed Early Years professional who genuinely enjoys working with young children.

Ideally, you will have:

Previous experience working within an Early Years or nursery setting

A Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Childcare/Early Years - desirable

A good understanding of the EYFS framework

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

A warm, nurturing and child-centred approach

The ability to work effectively as part of a team

A willingness to continue developing your professional skills

A strong understanding of safeguarding and children's welfare

You may be an experienced Nursery Practitioner or an Early Years professional looking for an exciting new environment in which to develop your career.

About the Nursery

The newly created nursery provision is designed to provide high-quality care and education for children from 6 months upwards, operating 51 weeks of the year with a closure over Christmas.

This is a particularly exciting opportunity for someone who would enjoy joining a new team and helping to establish the nursery as it opens its doors to its youngest children.

What the Nursery Offers

A welcoming, supportive and professional working environment

28 days' paid annual leave, including Bank Holidays

Complimentary lunches

Fee remission for Dixie Grammar School

5% matched pension contribution on qualifying earnings

The opportunity to be part of a newly established nursery provision

A supportive environment focused on children's development and wellbeing

The Details

Role: Nursery Practitioner

Location: Market Bosworth, Leicestershire

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 40 hours per week

Part-Time: Part-time applicants will also be considered

Working Pattern: All year round, 51 weeks per year

Nursery Hours: 7:30am - 6:00pm

Salary: £27,040 - £28,080 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience

Start Date: Immediate or flexible depending on notice period

Essential Requirements

Relevant Early Years/Nursery experience

Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification desirable

Good understanding of the EYFS

Right to work in the UK

Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply

A strong commitment to safeguarding and children's wellbeing

Interested in finding out more?

If you're an enthusiastic Early Years Practitioner looking for an exciting opportunity to become part of a brand-new nursery provision in Market Bosworth, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today through Simply Education and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch to discuss the role and next steps