Early Years Assistant
Job Description
Level\n 3 Nursery Practitioner / Early Years Practitioner
Salary: £29702.40 per annum
Hours: Full-time, 40 Hours with flexible options\n available
Location: Small People Day Nursery, Robin House, Colston Rd, Cropwell Bishop, Nottingham, NG12 3BN, UK
Be\n Valued. Be Supported. Be You.
At\n Small People, we’re looking for a caring, enthusiastic Level 3\n Nursery Practitioner to join our supportive, friendly team. You’ll\n enjoy flexibility, recognition and genuine opportunities to grow,\n all in a nurturing environment where both children and colleagues\n thrive.
Your\n Benefits
We\n believe the best outcomes for children start with happy, supported\n teams. Here’s what you’ll enjoy:
- Flexible\n Working Options : 4 or 5 days, part-time or bank hours to suit your\n lifestyle
- 33\n Days Paid Holiday : 24 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays + your birthday\n off
- 75%\n Childcare Discount for your own children
- Career\n Growth : Tailored training, development and promotion\n opportunities
- Health\n & Wellbeing Support : Confidential helpline and wellbeing resources
- Supportive\n Culture : Warm, inclusive team with staff socials and\n appreciation treats
- Company\n Pension and free on-site parking
- DBS\n Paid For : We cover the cost of your enhanced DBS check
- Uniform\n Provided : So you’re ready from day one
The\n Role
As a\n Level 3 Nursery Practitioner, you’ll help children learn, play, and\n grow in a safe, engaging environment. You will:
- Plan\n fun, age-appropriate activities aligned with the EYFS
- Build\n trusted relationships with children and families
- Work\n collaboratively to maintain a happy, supportive\n atmosphere
About\n You
You’re\n compassionate, reliable, and committed to making a difference every\n day.
Essential :
- Level\n 3 childcare qualification
- Confident\n written and spoken English
Desirable:
- Experience\n in an Early Years setting
- Knowledge\n of EYFS and safeguarding best practices
Why\n Join Us?
Small People is an OFSTED GOOD (2025) nursery in Cropwell Bishop, on Colston Road at Robin House. Our 100% outdoor nursery follows Forest School principles across a full acre of land, where staff and children get to enjoy the outdoors. As part of the Family First Nurseries network, you’ll have\n access to great resources, strong professional development and the\n opportunity to progress into senior roles.
Apply today and take the next step in your Early Years career\n where you’ll be supported, appreciated and inspired every\n day.
Please\n note: We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
We\n are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of\n children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this\n commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be\n required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced\n checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty.
Small People is part of the Family First Group where we take great care\n to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and\n responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an\n adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of\n opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and\n families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on\n the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or\n civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender\n reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin,\n or political belief has no place within the Family First\n Group
Job Overview
ID:
2560787
Date Posted:
Posted 8 hours ago
Expiration Date:
08/08/2026
Location:
Nottingham
Salary:
Competitive