Nursery Practitioner Qualified L2​/L3

Nursery Practitioner Qualified L2/L3

Company: Little Elms Daycare Nursery & Pre-Schools

Location: Little Elms Daycare Nursery Catford Green

Department: Little Elms Catford Green

Compensation: £26,520 – £29,640 per year

We are looking for a skilled and experienced Nursery Practitioner to be based in our Catford Green Nursery. The nursery offers state‑of‑the‑art facilities, combining bright and spacious indoor rooms with fabulous outdoor areas. The role is full‑time (40 hours per week, 4 days a week) with a competitive salary that depends on experience.

• £1,000 Welcome Bonus (paid in two instalments: £500 on first salary payment, £500 after 6‑month probation)
• Excellent rates of pay
• Service recognition awards – an extra day's annual leave for each year worked
• Free, hot daily lunch prepared by skilled nursery chefs
• Free access to the Employee Assistance Programme (BUPA)
• Generous childcare discount
• Support to gain higher qualifications
• Internal promotion opportunities
• Free uniform
• New‑starter goody bag

• At least 1 year of experience in a Nursery Practitioner role or equivalent
• Level 2/3 or above qualification in Early Years childcare
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of the EYFS & statutory framework
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to use initiative
• A passion for working with children, demonstrated in day‑to‑day interactions

This position requires an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory employment references. All candidates must undertake online safeguarding training and provide an Enhanced DBS certificate.

Little Elms Daycare Nurseries are an Equal Opportunities Employer and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

We do not sponsor employment for international workers; candidates must provide evidence of the right to work in the UK.