Early Years Practitioner

Minerva Way, Wilton Park, Beaconsfield HP9 2LP
, UK

Salary -£12.71 - £14.62 per hour (depending on experience and qualifications with

regular pay reviews)

Join us and get £1000 welcome bonus!

Join a supportive, child-focused nursery offering strong benefits, flexible working and genuine career progression.

Our First Place Day Nursery
in
Beaconsfield
, part of Grandir UK, is seeking a caring and enthusiastic
Early Years Practitioner
to join our team. You will play a key role in caring for, supporting and inspiring our children, encouraging curiosity and helping them thrive every day.

At First Place, you will be part of a welcoming and supportive team who genuinely care about one another. We create a positive working environment where everyone feels valued, respected and supported to grow.

• 33 days annual leave including bank holidays, with 3 days used during the Christmas shutdown period
• Christmas and New Year shutdown
• Flexible working options available
• £500 refer a friend bonus
• Company pension scheme with employer contributions
• Statutory Sick Pay from day 1
• Life assurance for employees aged 18 to 65
• Certified Great Place to Work, voted for by our current colleagues

Our Beaconsfield nursery offers a warm, welcoming, home-from-home environment where children can thrive and our teams feel supported and valued.

Conveniently located close to Beaconsfield train station, making it ideal for commuting staff. The nursery is set in a family-friendly area with access to nearby green spaces including Wilton Park and features a spacious outdoor garden supporting outdoor learning and play.

We provide high-quality childcare in line with the EYFS framework, enriched through our bespoke programmes including Make & Bake, Move & Groove and Innovate & Investigate. Children benefit from nutritious, balanced meals prepared daily.

Our passionate and experienced team create a supportive and nurturing environment, working in strong partnership with parents through our parent communication app.

As part of Grandir UK, we offer career development opportunities, training and ongoing support within a growing organisation.

The nursery is conveniently located close to Beaconsfield train station, providing direct links into London and surrounding areas, making it ideal for commuting staff.

It is easily accessible by road, with good connections to the M40 and surrounding local routes, supporting straightforward journeys for those travelling by car.

The nursery is situated in a well-connected, family-friendly area, with local amenities and green spaces nearby, making daily travel and drop-offs convenient.

• Promoting high standards of quality within the nursery
• Supporting and supervising playroom staff with their day-to-day duties
• Deploying staff effectively to ensure required standards are delivered and maintained
• Ensuring the effective implementation of key person procedures and allocating children appropriately
• Ensuring practice and provision meets the requirements of the EYFS
• Providing professional and relevant feedback to parents and carers
• Promoting the nursery to current parents and potential customers
• Developing open and positive working relationships with staff
• Ensuring all staff maintain friendly and professional relationships with parents and carers

• Maternity and adoption leave paid at 100 percent for the first 12 weeks
• Paternity leave paid at 100 percent for 4 weeks
• Parental bereavement leave of up to 4 weeks paid
• Compassionate leave of up to 2 weeks paid
• Miscarriage leave of up to 2 weeks paid
• Wellbeing Day, an extra day off just for you
• The Grand…