Nursery Practitioner

Early Years Practitioner

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

Join Our Caring & Creative Team at Lily Pad!

Are you passionate about early childhood education and committed to giving every child the best start in life? At Lily Pad Day Nursery, we’re looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated Early Years Practitioner to join our nurturing and inspiring environment.

In this role, you’ll play a vital part in delivering high-quality care, fostering curiosity, and helping children grow into confident, happy, and independent learners.

What You’ll Do

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

Why Join Lily Pad?

At Lily Pad, our values guide everything we do. We support children to become INSPIRED — Inquisitive, Nurturing, Social, Positive, Independent, Respectful, Enthusiastic, and Determined.

When you join us, you’ll be part of a supportive and collaborative team that values creativity, curiosity, and compassion.

We offer:

• Ongoing training and professional development
• Supportive leadership and a positive working environment
• Opportunities for career progression
• A chance to make a meaningful difference every day

Benefits

• Additional leave
• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance
• Private dental insurance
• Store discounts

How to Apply

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

Work Location: In person

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From £14.25 per hour

Benefits:

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

Experience:

• Childcare: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person