Early Years Practitioner

Date posted: 3rd August 2026

Pay: £28,500.00-£31,500.00 per year

Job Description:

Early Years Practitioner

Location: Lily Pad Day Nursery, Woburn Sands
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive, based on experience

Join the Founding Team at Lily Pad Day Nursery - A Beautiful New Nursery in the Heart of Woburn Sands

Are you passionate about giving children the very best start in life? We're excited to be opening the doors to Lily Pad Day Nursery in Woburn Sands, a brand new nursery set within a beautifully restored and freshly renovated Grade II listed building in the heart of Woburn Sands.

We're looking for caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Early Years Practitioners to join our founding team. This is a unique opportunity to help shape the culture, environment and experiences of a brand new nursery from the very beginning.

If you're looking for more than just a job and want to be part of a nursery where your ideas, expertise and passion are truly valued, we'd love to hear from you.

Why Join Lily Pad Woburn Sands?

Help Build a Nursery from the Ground Up
As one of our first team members, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Shape a brand new nursery environment
• Contribute ideas and influence how we do things
• Build strong relationships with children and families from day one
• Join a close knit team with a shared vision and purpose
• Grow your career as the nursery expands

What You'll Be Doing

As an Early Years Practitioner, you will:

• Provide exceptional physical, emotional, social, and intellectual care for all children
• Create a safe, inclusive, and stimulating environment in line with EYFS standards
• Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate activities that support learning and development
• Observe, assess, and record each child’s progress, sharing meaningful updates with families
• Support daily routines, including mealtimes, rest, and personal care
• Build strong, positive relationships with parents, carers, and colleagues
• Work collaboratively as part of a team, contributing to a warm and supportive culture
• Maintain high standards of professionalism, safeguarding, and health & safety

About you:

We're looking for someone who is:

• Experienced, with at least 2 years in a childcare setting (preferred)
• Passionate about early years education and child development
• Knowledgeable of the EYFS framework and safeguarding best practices
• Organised, proactive, and a strong team player
• Confident in building relationships with children, families, and colleagues
• Committed to continuous professional development

Our Values

At Lily Pad, we help children become INSPIRED (I*nquisitive, Nurturing, Social, Positive, Independent, Respectful, Enthusiasticand D*etermined).

These values guide everything we do, from how we support children's development to how we work together as a team.

A Place Where You Matter

At Lily Pad, we believe exceptional childcare starts with exceptional people. That's why we're committed to creating a positive, supportive workplace where our team feels valued, respected and empowered to succeed.

You'll be joining a nursery that invests in its people through training, wellbeing support and genuine opportunities for career progression.

Lily Pad has already established a successful and well regarded nursery in Brackley, where we've built a strong reputation for delivering high quality care and education. We're now excited to bring our passion for exceptional early years experiences to Woburn Sands.

As part of our founding team, you'll have the unique opportunity to help shape a brand-new setting while benefiting from the experience, values and proven foundations of an established and growing nursery group.

What We Offer

Competitive Package

Salary of £28,500 - £31,500 depending on experience
Health cash plan with Westfield Health
Company pension scheme
Employee discounts and perks

Work-Life Balance & Wellbeing

Additional annual leave
Health and wellbeing programme
Regular team celebrations and social events

Career Development

Ongoing training and funded professional development
Opportunities to gain further qualifications
Mentoring and leadership support
Clear progression pathways as the nursery grows

How to Apply

If you're ready to help create an exceptional early years environment and build something special from the start, we'd love to meet you.

Click Apply Now to submit your CV and tell us why you’d be a great fit for Lily Pad Day Nursery.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £28,500.00-£31,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Private dental insurance
• Private medical insurance
• Store discount

Work Location: In person