Nursery Practitioner

Grandir UK Limited; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery operator in Basingstoke is seeking an Early Years Practitioner with Level 2 qualification in Early Years. You will be responsible for supporting staff, promoting high-quality standards of care, and developing positive relationships with families. This role offers a chance to work in a nurturing environment with attractive benefits including annual leave and wellness initiatives.

Benefits

Cash bonus for referrals

31 days annual leave including bank holidays

Wellbeing Day

Discounts at online stores

24/7 remote GP appointments

Cash back on medical procedures

'Great Place To Work' certification

Qualifications

• Experience working in a childcare setting.
• Ability to support playroom staff.
• Understanding of Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).

Responsibilities

• Promote high standards of quality within the nursery.
• Support day-to-day duties of playroom staff.
• Implement keycarer procedures effectively.
• Provide relevant feedback to parents about their child.

Skills

Childcare experience

Level 2 in Early Years

Effective communication

Teamwork

Education

Level 2 qualification in Early Years

Job description

Job Description

Posted Tuesday 25 November 2025 at 06:00

His eyes are orange, his tongue is black, he has purple prickles all over his back, if you know the rest of this story you are the person we are looking for...

Our Spencers Wood Day Nursery in Reading ,p art of Grandir UK, is currently looking for aEarly Years Practitionerwith Level 2 in Early Years to join our team. You’ll be working hard to care for, support, share a story or two, and have fun to meet the needs of our children.

Join us and enjoy ahost of attractive benefits including:

• Recommend friends and family to work for us and be rewarded with a cash bonus
• Total 31days annual leave inc bank hol(FTE)- Includes an extra 3 days annual leave over the Christmas period
• ‘Wellbeing Day’ – an extra day off just for you
• Access to an employee benefits portal, which includes discounts at 100’s of online high street stores, turning points into cash
• 24/7 remote GP appointments
• Claim cash back on medical procedures such as dental care and physiotherapy
• 'May I say thank you' for the month of May to appreciate the hard work and dedication of staff teams
• Working for a business that has received 'Great Place To Work' certification, putting people at the core of what we do

What will you be doing:

• Promote high standards of quality within the nursery
• Support and supervise playroom staff with their day-to-day duties
• Deploy staff appropriately to ensure that the required standards are delivered and maintained within the rooms
• Ensure the effective implementation of the nursery keycarer procedures and allocate children to keycarers appropriately
• Ensure that practiceand provision in the nurserymeets the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
• Provide professional, relevant feedback to parents/carers about their child
• Promote the nursery to current parents and potential customers
• Develop open and positive working relationships with staff
• Ensure that all staff develop and maintain friendly, professional relationships with parents and carers

We are delighted to announce our official certification as a Great Place To Work, reflecting our commitment to creating a positive and thriving environment for our employees. This accreditation aligns with our overarching mission to deliver high-quality childcare and education, fostering the growth of children into happy, smart, and healthy individuals. Placing children and families at the core of our efforts, we acknowledge that our dedicated teams play a pivotal role in delivering exceptional education and care.

Grandir UK is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and an enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.

We are an equal opportunity employer and select staff on merit, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage & civil partnership, race, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief.