Unqualified Nursery Practitioner

Littleelmsdaycare; City of London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run nursery in London seeks an Unqualified Nursery Practitioner to join their team. The role involves caring for young children and contributing to their development. Candidates should have a passion for working with children and team-oriented skills. This full-time position comes with a salary of £25,397 per year and offers excellent benefits including opportunities for progression and further qualifications.

Benefits

Free access to Employee Assistance Programme

Generous Childcare discount

Free uniform provided

Opportunities for progression

Increasing annual leave with service

Welcome bonus

Qualifications

• Interest in working with young children (0-5 years)
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal
• Ability to use initiative in a nursery setting.

Skills

Interest in working with young children

Team player

Strong communication skills

Ability to use initiative

Passion for Early Years

Job description

Unqualified Nursery Practitioner

Application Deadline: 31 December 2025

Department: Little Elms Beckenham Queens Road,

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Little Elms Beckenham Queens Road

Compensation: £25,397 / year

Description

The company is unable to sponsor employment of international workers in this role. You will be required to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK.

Little Elms is a family run business where people really matter, feel valued and have a voice. Whilst all of our nurseries provide exceptional levels of quality care and education, they are all completely unique! Our stunning Beckenham nursery is looking for a full-time Nursery Assistant to work 40 hours across 4 or 5 days per week.

Excellent Benefits on offer include:

• Salary: £25,397 per annum
• Free access to our Employee Assistance Programme (provided by BUPA)
• Generous Childcare discount
• Fantastic Transport Links
• Free uniform is provided
• Opportunities across all 11 of our nurseries for progression
• Opportunity to gain further qualifications

EXCELLENT SERVICE RECOGNITION REWARDS WITH INCREASING ANNUAL LEAVE Every year you will receive an additional day’s annual leave, per year of service, to a maximum of 5 extra days entitlement a year.

The ideal candidate must have:

• An interest in working with young children (from 0-5 years)
• Team player
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal
• Ability to use initiative
• A passion for the Early Years

* This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS Certificate and employment references *
* Little Elms Daycare Nurseries are an Equal Opportunities Employer *
Little Elms Daycare Nurseries is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
The successful applicant will be required to undertake online safeguarding training and all positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

* The welcome bonus will be paid in two instalments. £500 will be paid in the first salary payment after joining, then another £500 upon completion of probation (6 months, unless extended). The welcome bonus will be subject to normal Tax & NI deductions.

The company is unable to sponsor employment of international workers in this role. You will be required to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK.

Key Responsibilities