Unqualified Nursery Practitioner

The Old Station Nursery Limited; St. Neots; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A local nursery in St. Neots is seeking a passionate Nursery Practitioner to create a nurturing environment for children. The role involves planning play-based activities, building meaningful relationships, and maintaining high standards of care. Ideal candidates will have experience in childcare but no formal qualifications are required. The nursery offers competitive pay and various employee perks, including childcare discounts and holiday benefits. Apply now to join our dedicated team!

Benefits

Free childcare for the first month

52% discount on childcare

31 days holiday

Career development opportunities

Wellbeing support and discounts

Paid volunteer day

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications needed, but experience in childcare is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Create a nurturing environment for children.
• Plan engaging, play-based activities.
• Build relationships with children and families.
• Monitor children's development milestones.
• Maintain high standards of care and hygiene.
• Guide apprentices and volunteers.

Skills

Experience in a childcare setting

Job description

Join Our Team as a Nursery Practitioner!

Are you passionate about creating brighter futures for children? At Apricot Nursery and Preschool,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.

Please note: we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

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 £25,396 per Annum based on experience.

Working Hours: 37.5 or 40 hours Monday to Friday (shift between the hours of 7.30am - 6.30pm) or 3 x full days 8am-6pm with 2 x half days 8am-1pm or 1pm-6pm.

Location: Apricot Day Nursery, Longsands College, Longsands Road, St Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 1LQ

About our Nursery

At our St Neots children’s day nursery, we follow the Montessori approach in a home-from-home environment. The children in our care learn through play, and the passionate team at our Ofsted-rated ‘Good’ nursery offer children a variety of activities and learning opportunities every day related to their individual interests, ensuring no two days are ever the same. We are situated on the site of Longsands College, around the back of the school, and are best accessed via Kings Road. We are just a few minutes walk from the train station, where trains run every 30 minutes to Kings Cross, London. The A1 and the A428 are nearby, with bus routes into Cambridge, making us easily accessible for commuters. Our pre-school is only a short walk away and parking is available on both sites.

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.