Nursery - Qualified Nursery Practitioner

Qualified Nursery Practitioner – Toddler Room (1–2 Years)
Blossom Lodge Day Nursery recruiting via Reed Education Cheltenham

Cheltenham

£13.00 – £13.50 per hour

Full-Time | Permanent

Blossom Lodge Day Nursery is delighted to be recruiting a Qualified Nursery Practitioner to join our Toddler Room (1–2 years) on a full-time, permanent basis, Monday to Friday.

This role is ideal for a caring, enthusiastic early years professional who is passionate about creating a nurturing and stimulating environment where toddlers can thrive.

About the Role

• Full-time position working 44 hours per week over 4.5 days


• Supporting, developing, and extending children’s play across the EYFS curriculum


• Creating individual learning experiences tailored to each child’s needs


• Building strong, positive relationships with parents and colleagues


• Recording children’s daily activities and progress using our online portal

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking someone who is:

• Kind, calm, and caring with a good sense of humour


• Passionate about early years development


• A confident team player with a flexible approach to working hours


• Empathetic to the needs of young children

Essential requirements:

• Previous experience in a children’s day nursery


• Sound knowledge and understanding of the EYFS


• Strong communication skills


• Ability to observe, assess, and record children’s progress


• Good IT skills for online learning journals


• Two references required


• Willingness to undertake an Enhanced DBS check

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications


• April 2024 wage increase above minimum wage


• 31 days annual leave, including:


• 28 days standard holiday


• Your birthday off as a gift from us


• 2 days for our Christmas closure


• Additional holiday after 5 years’ service


• Training and career progression support, including access to NoodleNow


• Up to 50% childcare discount for qualified staff


• Employee recognition and long-service awards


• Recommend a Friend Scheme – £500 bonus after probation


• Access to Perkbox discounts and offers


• Pension scheme


• Monthly staff non-uniform day


• £2,500 recruitment joining bonus, paid in instalments at 3, 6, and 9 months

If you have a genuine passion for working with children and want to be part of a friendly, inclusive, family-orientated nursery, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to join or send your CV and any queries to

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