Early Years Child Practitioner

Our nursery day care and pre-school are situated in the original Simpson farmhouse that has been perfectly adapted to create an environment that offers children and staff a homely and engaging space to enjoy, play, learn and develop, both within our inside and outside environments.

We provide a happy and caring atmosphere where children are given the attention and encouragement that they need to allow them to develop their true potential. 

At our nursery and pre-school children are safe, cared for and guided in an efficient, well managed and maintained manner.

We offer:
• Private medical and health care plan 
• Pension plan 
• EAP - Employee Assistance Programme 
• 28 days paid annual leave 
• Good Ofsted report 
• Forest school on site, including a garden allotment where we grow fresh vegetables & herbs 
• Quiet semi-rural location

We are looking for a Level 3 (or equivalent) Child Practitioner to join us on a permanent, full-time basis.

You will be working effectively as part of our established team to deliver and provide outstanding care; child safety and security; fun and progressive learning and development at our attractive setting. You will be an enthusiastic and pro-active team player, who possess’ drive and the fun factor in order to ignite children’s passion for learning through play and to achieve outstanding practice. 

At Little Bears Day Nursery, we are vigilant in our robust recruitment procedures aiming to ensure all people working with children are qualified and suitable to do so.

Employment is dependent upon the provision of a Disclosure and Barring certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service together with Update Service registration.  However,  if we have not yet received your DBS check we may still make the decision to employ you, under close supervision in line with Ofsted guidance.

We are aware of our obligations under data protection legislation, including the obligation to collect only the data that is required for our specific purpose. We will treat all personal information about you with utmost integrity and confidentiality.