Early Years Assistant

Join Our Team as a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner!
Salary: £28,378 per annum

Hours:

41.25 hours per week (Full‑Time, Permanent). Part‑time hours may be considered for the right candidate.

A Level 3 Early Years Qualification is essential for this role. Applicants without the required qualification will not be considered.

This dual‑site role covers both Woodberry Pear Tree and Woodberry Sholing. At Woodberry Pear Tree, part of the Family First Group, we create a happy and secure environment where all children are supported to realise and develop their own special abilities and an awareness of the needs of others. We recognise that every child is unique and therefore fully embrace and support "Every Child Matters".

We believe child‑led learning is an essential part of a rich learning environment.

We value the dedication and expertise of our Level 3 Practitioners. To show our appreciation for their hard work and commitment, we offer up to a £400 Qualification Recognition bonus to all Level 3 Practitioners across all our Nurseries. This bonus will be paid after just 6 months of service, making it the perfect time to join our team and be recognised for your qualifications and contributions.

At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Annual Leave:
  Starting at 24 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays.
• Childcare Discounts: 75% off nursery fees for team members.
• Health and Wellbeing:
  Access to a confidential employee assistance helpline.
• Development:
  Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your career growth and progression, including a 6‑month leadership programme.
• Company Pension:
  Secure your future with our competitive pension scheme.
• Referral Program:
  Earn bonuses for bringing great new colleagues into our family.
• Onsite Parking:
  Access to free onsite parking.
• Company Events:
  Enjoy team‑building activities, social gatherings, and special celebrations.

As a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner, you will:

• Plan and deliver exciting activities that support children’s learning and development.
• Ensure a clean, safe, and engaging environment for all children.
• Build strong relationships with children and parents through a key person approach.
• Work collaboratively as part of a team to uphold our high standards of childcare.
• Maintain a high level of safeguarding and adhere to all nursery policies and procedures.

• Level 3 childcare qualification (essential).
• Fluent in written and spoken English (essential).
• At least one year of experience working in Early Years (desirable).
• Knowledge of the EYFS framework and regulatory requirements (desirable).
• Right to work in the UK – valid passport or settled or pre‑settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme.
• A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty.

Woodberry Day Nursery – Peartree is part of the Family First Group, where we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti‑discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs.

Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Group.