Early Years Practitioner L2 - Royston

Partou UK Limited; Royston; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A childcare provider in Royston is seeking a Level 2 Early Years Practitioner for a full-time permanent role. You will ensure children engage in activities that support their learning in line with the EYFS. Responsibilities include providing care and maintaining a safe environment. The ideal candidate will have a Level 2 qualification and a passion for early years education. Benefits include professional development access, childcare discounts, and enhanced leave policies.

Benefits

Access to high-quality professional training

60% childcare discount

Enhanced maternity & paternity leave

Pension scheme

23 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Birthday off

Access to health and wellbeing support

Exclusive shopping discounts

Cash bonus for friend referrals

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 2 Early Years qualification is required.
• Strong knowledge of EYFS essential.
• Passion for supporting children's education and development.

Responsibilities

• Ensure children engage in stimulating activities aligned with EYFS.
• Provide exceptional care and compassion towards children.
• Maintain a safe and inclusive environment.

Skills

Strong EYFS knowledge

Passion for early years education

Confidence in supporting children’s learning and development

Commitment to safeguarding

Education

Minimum Level 2 Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery Early Years Practitioner L2 – Partou Bumpkins Day Nursery & Forest School

Royston | Full-Time | Permanent
Salary £27,872 (pro rata)

About the Role

Partou Bumpkins Day Nursery & Forest School is seeking a Level 2 Early Years qualification nursery practitioner to take on the full and part‑time 40 & 30 hours per week role of Early Years Practitioner L2. You will work towards ensuring children engage in stimulating activities that support their learning and development in line with the EYFS. You will provide exceptional care and compassion towards the children, maintain a safe and inclusive environment, and build strong partnerships with childcare colleagues and families.

What We Offer

• Partou Academy– access to high‑quality professional training and development
• 60% childcare discount for you & immediate family members
• Enhanced maternity & paternity leave
• Pension scheme
• Enhanced Annual Leave– we offer 23 days of annual leave each year, plus bank holidays!
• Your birthday off–to enjoy your special day how you would like to
• Health & wellbeing support– access to a free health plan and 24hr helpline
• Shopping discounts– exclusive discounts across retail, dining, travel and more!
• Buddy Bonus–cash bonus for you and a friend when referring them for a job

About You

• Minimum Level 2 Early Years qualification
• Strong EYFS knowledge
• Passion forearly years education
• Confidence in supportingchildren’s learning and development
• Commitment tosafeguardingand continuous professional development

Why Partou?

Become a Partou team member and join a supportive, caring community where you can enjoy a fulfilling and rewarding career. With access to world‑class childcare research, resources, and expertise, we help you develop skills, and empower you to create a positive impact on the development of the next generation, as they lead us into a better future.

Learn more about working at Partou: www.partou.co.uk/careers

Safer Recruitment: All applicants will undergo EnhancedDBS checks and thorough vetting. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.

Partou is proud be a part of the National Partnership in Early Learning and Childcare (NPELC) - a group of 10 of the largest childcare providers across England. Together, we operate over 1,300 childcare settings, employ more than 38,000 people, and take care of over 160,000 children.