Nursery Practitioner

Are you passionate about supporting children and their families? At Basingstoke Nursery, we’re all about creating a joyful, welcoming space where learning through play sparks curiosity, growth, and excitement! Come join our amazing team and be part of something special as we help up to 90 children thrive and flourish every single day.

Requirements; 

• Level 3 in Childcare 
• Full time 
• Monday - Friday 
• 36 hours per week 
• No weekends 

The good stuff/benefits:

• Join a company that truly cares about your wellbeing
• Enjoy an enviable annual leave package, starting at a generous 25 days and growing each year up to 30 days.
• Option to buy an additional 5 days holiday.
• Enjoy your entitlement to Bank Holidays.
• We've got your back with Maternity and Paternity Pay.
• Rest easy knowing you're covered with our Death in Service plan.
• Invest in your pension plan with the option to top it up knowing that Kids is also contributing 3%.
• Achieve work-life harmony with flexible hours tailored to your needs.
• Unlock exclusive discounts by taking up membership of a perks discount site
• Spread the word and reap the rewards with our enticing "Recommend a Friend" scheme.
• Access confidential support and expert guidance 24/7 through our Employee Assistance Programme, helping you navigate both personal and professional challenges.
• Take care of yourself with Company Sick Pay which you are entitled to from your first day.
• 5 days of paid family/carers leave.
• Salary sacrifice schemes available
• Develop your mentoring skills by either being a mentor or signing up for our mentoring programme.
• Expand your horizons with Kids’ online learning platforms, offering a wealth of professional courses for your personal and career development.

Your Role as an Early Years Practitioner

As an integral part of our nursery family, you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Lead as a Key Worker: Build strong, caring relationships with a small group of children, guiding their unique learning journeys and supporting their growth.
• Create Fun, Engaging Activities: Develop imaginative, educational experiences—from messy play to arts and crafts—that inspire joy and curiosity.
• Celebrate Milestones: Track the children’s progress, sharing updates with parents and cheering them on as they grow and achieve new things!
• Build Relationships with Families: Work closely with parents and carers, creating a seamless partnership to support each child’s learning and development.
• Support Your Team: Collaborate with your colleagues to create a positive, fun-filled atmosphere where everyone’s ideas are heard and valued.

Join us and get a £500 sign-up bonus - Receive £250 when you start with us and another £250 when you pass probation!!