Nursery Practitioner

About Rainbow Tots Eccles

Rainbow Tots Eccles is part of the expanding Rainbow Tots group, committed to delivering exceptional early years education in a warm, nurturing, and inspiring environment. We create a setting where children flourish, staff feel valued, and families feel supported.

Role Overview

We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic, and motivated Nursery Practitioner to join our team. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality care and early education, support children’s learning and development, and contribute to a positive, inclusive, and engaging nursery environment.

This role is ideal for someone passionate about early years who thrives in a hands-on, child-centred setting.

Key Responsibilities

Childcare & Education

• Provide high-quality care, learning, and development opportunities for all children
• Plan, deliver, and evaluate engaging activities in line with the EYFS
• Support children’s individual needs, interests, and next steps
• Maintain accurate observations, assessments, and learning records

Safeguarding & Compliance

• Follow all safeguarding, child protection, and health & safety procedures
• Ensure the environment is safe, clean, and well-organised
• Adhere to nursery policies, Ofsted requirements, and EYFS standards
• Report concerns promptly to the Designated Safeguarding Lead

Teamwork & Collaboration

• Work effectively with colleagues to create a positive, supportive team culture
• Communicate clearly with Room Leaders and the Nursery Manager
• Contribute to planning meetings, room organisation, and daily routines
• Support new staff, students, and apprentices where required

Parent & Carer Engagement

• Build warm, professional relationships with parents and carers
• Share daily updates, progress, and key information sensitively and clearly
• Support a welcoming, inclusive environment for all families

Environment & Resources

• Help maintain a stimulating, well-resourced learning environment
• Set up and tidy away activities, ensuring rooms are inviting and purposeful
• Contribute ideas for continuous improvement and curriculum enhancements

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Level 2 or Level 3 childcare qualification (minimum Level 3 preferred)
• Experience working in an early years setting
• Good understanding of the EYFS framework
• Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures

Desirable

• Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification
• Paediatric 12hr First Aid certificate
• Experience completing observations and assessments
• Understanding of Ofsted expectations and early years best practice

Skills & Personal Attributes

• Warm, caring, and child-focused
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Creative, enthusiastic, and proactive
• Organised, reliable, and able to use initiative
• Passionate about early years education and child development

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From £27,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person