Nursery Practitioner - Level 2

Level 2 Nursery Practitioner / Early Years Practitioner Salary: £25,512.24 per year   Hours: Full-time (37 hours, Monday–Friday) with flexible options available   Location: 16 Mill Road, Buckden, Cambridgeshire, PE19 5SS, UK Be Valued. Be Supported. Be You.   At Buckden Day Nursery, we’re looking for a caring, enthusiastic Level 3 Nursery Practitioner to join our supportive, friendly team. You’ll enjoy flexibility, recognition and genuine opportunities to grow, all in a nurturing environment where both children and colleagues thrive.   Your Benefits   We believe the best outcomes for children start with happy, supported teams. Here’s what you’ll enjoy:   Flexible Working Options: 4 or 5 days, part-time or bank hours to suit your lifestyle   33 Days Paid Holiday: 24 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays + your birthday off   75% Childcare Discount for your own children   Career Growth: Tailored training, development and promotion opportunities   Health & Wellbeing Support: Confidential helpline and wellbeing resources   Supportive Culture: Warm, inclusive team with staff socials and appreciation treats   Company Pension and free on-site parking   DBS Paid For: We cover the cost of your enhanced DBS check   Uniform Provided: So you’re ready from day one   The Role   As a Level 2 Nursery Practitioner, you’ll help children learn, play, and grow in a safe, engaging environment. You will:   Plan fun, age-appropriate activities aligned with the EYFS   Build trusted relationships with children and families   Work collaboratively to maintain a happy, supportive atmosphere   About You   You’re compassionate, reliable, and committed to making a difference every day.     Essential:   Level 2 childcare qualification   Confident written and spoken English   Desirable:   Experience in an Early Years setting   Knowledge of EYFS and safeguarding best practices   Why Join Us?   Our bright, purpose-built nursery is filled with natural light, inspiring spaces, and a positive team culture. As part of the Family First Nurseries network, you’ll have access to great resources, strong professional development and the opportunity to progress into senior roles.   Apply today and take the next step in your Early Years career where you’ll be supported, appreciated and inspired every day.   Please note: We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.   We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty.   Buckden Day  Nursery is part of the Family First Group where we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Group