Unqualified Nursery Practitioner

The Old Station Nursery Limited; Bishopthorpe; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's nursery in Bishopthorpe is seeking a dedicated Nursery Practitioner to join their team. The ideal candidate will create a nurturing environment, plan engaging activities, and support children's development according to the EYFS framework. This position offers competitive pay up to £12.21 per annum based on experience, along with generous benefits such as childcare perks, extensive holidays, and personal development opportunities. If you’re passionate about caring for children and making a positive impact, we’d love to hear from you!

Benefits

Free childcare for the first month

52% discount on childcare

31 days of holiday, including birthday off

Access to training and courses

Wellbeing support and perks

Paid volunteer day per year

Qualifications

• Experience working in a childcare setting is beneficial.
• No specific qualifications are required for this role.

Responsibilities

• Create a warm, nurturing environment for children.
• Plan play-based activities aligned with EYFS framework.
• Build relationships with children and families.
• Monitor and celebrate children's development milestones.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene and safety.

Skills

Experience in childcare settings

Enthusiasm

Creativity

Dedication

Job description

Join Our Team as a Nursery Practitioner!

Are you passionate about creating brighter futures for children? At Bishopthorpe, we’re looking for a Nursery Practitioner to join our team. Bring your enthusiasm, creativity, and dedication, and let’s make a difference together!

No qualifications rare equired for this role - Previous experience working in a childcare setting would be beneficial.

We note that sponsorship cannot be offered.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

We know our people make all the difference, so here’s how we make a difference for you:

• Childcare Perks: Free childcare for the first month and 52% discount (based on working hours) to support your family.
• Holiday and Celebrations: 31 days of holiday (inclusive of national bank holidays and the Christmas closure week), plus your birthday off!
• Career Development: Access to The National College full of training and courses
• Exclusive Discounts & Wellbeing Support: Enjoy Perkbox discounts, wellbeing tools, and online medical services.
• Recognition & Rewards: Refer a friend or family for exciting bonuses and celebrate milestones with long-service awards.
• Volunteer Day: 1 paid day off per year to volunteer and give back to the community.

Pay: up to £12.21 per Annum based on experience.
Working Hours: Monday - Friday - 38 hours over 4 days per week, 8am-6pm
Location: Little Green Rascals Children’s Day Nursery & Out of School Club Bishopthorpe, Old School House, Bishopthorpe, North Yorkshire, YO23 2RE

About our Nursery

Based in a charming listed former school building opposite Bishopthorpe library, our nursery boasts four beautiful rooms, each lovingly restored to preserve their original features. Outside our nursery, we offer three beautiful gardens and onsite Forest School. We have a home from home feel and strive to create an enabling environment that our Rascals thrive in. As part of our ethos all of our food is organic and made daily on site by our kitchen team to provide healthy and fresh meals for both the children and staff. We also have our own Out of School and Holiday Club attached to our local school which has various arts and crafts activities for children to enjoy along with plenty of outdoor adventures to keep children engaged! We also have our very own Nursery dog; Mabel who is training to be a Therapy dog for children. She does two days a week and loves snuggles with the both the Staff and the children!

What Your Role Involves

As a valued member of our team, you’ll:

• Create a warm, fun, and nurturing environment where children feel safe and thrive.
• Plan and deliver engaging, play-based activities aligned with the EYFS framework.
• Build meaningful relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
• Monitor and celebrate children’s development milestones, keeping records to share with parents.
• Support the day-to-day running of the nursery, maintaining high standards of hygiene, safety, and care.
• Be a team player, offering guidance to apprentices and volunteers while learning from others.

Excited to take the next step in your career? Apply today – we’d love to hear from you!

The Old Station Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references, and verification of your right to work in the UK and any essential qualifications. If successful, our recruitment and compliance team will guide you through every step of the onboarding process. We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Reasonable adjustments will be considered to ensure fairness and accessibility for all candidates.