Early Years Practitioner

Join Our Warm, Caring Team at The Mulberry Bush

At The Mulberry Bush, we are committed to providing the highest quality care for children, helping them grow and develop in a nurturing and supportive environment.

If you're passionate about working with children and want to be part of a team that values each individual, we would love to have you join our Mulberry Bush family!

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Competitive Salary – £28,808 - £32,136 per year, based on experience.
• Generous Benefits – 6.6 weeks of annual leave, extra paid time off for your birthday, childcare discounts, and wellness support.
• Annual health care benefits, with enhancement to private medical insurance
• Free optional lunch provided weekly to staff
• Additional annual leave and vouchers for no sickness within a rolling 6 or 12 month period
• Employee Recognition – We offer monthly team awards, room budgets for educational resources, and referral bonuses up to £1000!
• Professional Development – Receive continuous training and development to help you grow within the childcare sector.
• A Supportive Team – Work in a friendly, collaborative environment where your ideas are welcomed, and your hard work is always recognized.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Caring for Children – Provide high-quality care that meets the individual needs of each child, ensuring their safety and well-being at all times.
• Building Strong Relationships – Develop positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues, ensuring clear communication and support.
• Creating Fun Learning Experiences – Plan and deliver age-appropriate activities that help children grow socially, emotionally, and intellectually.
• Maintaining a Safe and Nurturing Environment – Ensure the nursery environment is clean, safe, and welcoming for children and staff alike.

What We’re Looking For

• A passionate individual with experience in working with young children.
• Strong communication skills and a team-oriented mindset.
• A commitment to providing high-quality care and education in a supportive, family-oriented setting.
• A minimum of a recognised Level 2 qualification within Early Years.

Do you want to make a real difference? Apply today and join a team that’s dedicated to providing the best care and education for children and its staff.

The Mulberry Bush is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are required to share this commitment. All applicants invited to interview will be required to provide evidence of their right to work in the UK and complete a suitability declaration. Successful applicants will also be required to have an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £28,808.00-£32,136.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Health & wellbeing programme

Work Location: In person