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Nursery Practitioner

Salary
ÂŁ27,000 - ÂŁ30,000 per year
Location
Chelmsford
Type
Permanent
Category
Education & Childcare

Job Description

Posted 11 Mar 2026

Full Time | Part Time | Competitive Salary | Level 3

We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic, and dedicated Nursery Practitioner to join our clients nursery on a full-time basis. The successful candidate will support the learning, development, and wellbeing of children in a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment.

This role is ideal for someone passionate about early years education and committed to delivering high-quality childcare in line with the EYFS framework.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support children’s learning and development in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
  • Plan and deliver age-appropriate activities that promote learning through play
  • Ensure children’s safety, wellbeing, and safeguarding at all times
  • Build positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues
  • Carry out observations, assessments, and record-keeping
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming nursery environment
  • Follow all nursery policies, procedures, and safeguarding requirements

Requirements

  • Level 3 qualification in Childcare / Early Years (or equivalent)
  • Previous experience working in a nursery or early years setting preferred
  • Good understanding of EYFS and safeguarding practices
  • Passionate, reliable, and caring approach to childcare
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one)

Benefits

  • Competitive salary (dependent on experience and qualification)
  • Ongoing training and professional development
  • Supportive and friendly working environment
  • Career progression opportunities
  • Discounts & Perks

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: ÂŁ27,000.00-ÂŁ30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Additional leave
  • Childcare
  • Company pension
  • Employee discount
  • Enhanced maternity leave
  • Health & wellbeing programme
  • On-site parking
  • Sick pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Chelmsford CM2: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

  • Level 3 in Childcare & Education (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Contact Information

Company

Olympic Services

Application URL

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Category
Education & Childcare
Location
Chelmsford

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