Nursery Practitioner Level 2

About Us

Baby Bede Day Nursery is a nursery caring for children aged 0–5, based in Bolton. We're a warm, supportive team who believe children learn best through nurturing and play, and we're looking for a Level 2 practitioner who shares this.

The Role

You'll be a key person for a small group of children, supporting their everyday care, learning and development in line with the EYFS.

Day to day, you'll:

• Provide safe, stimulating and caring experiences for children in your key group
• Plan and deliver activities that follow each child's interests and next steps
• Complete observations, learning journals and assessments, and contribute to parents' evenings and reports
• Support personal care routines — nappies, mealtimes, sleep, toileting
• Build positive, trusting relationships with children, families and colleagues
• Keep the environment clean, tidy and safe, and follow all safeguarding and health and safety policies
• Work in partnership with parents and outside agencies where needed
• Attend team meetings and take part in training and reflective practice

About You

Essential:

• Level 2 Early Years qualification
• Sound understanding of the EYFS and the key person approach
• A genuine warmth and patience with young children
• Good written and spoken English for record-keeping and parent communication
• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to undergo one)
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection

Desirable:

• Paediatric first aid certificate
• Experience as a key person
• Food hygiene certificate
• SEND or additional-needs experience
• A specialism — outdoors, music, sensory, forest school

What We Offer

• Competitive Pay
• Pension Scheme
• Funded training and CPD, including first aid / safeguarding / qualification top-up
• Discounted childcare places
• Wellbeing support (Avensure), Annual Awards Night,
• A settled, friendly team with low staff turnover

How to Apply

Send your CV and a short covering note to [email protected] or through the indeed portal

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and expect all staff to share this commitment.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Join us to be part of an energetic team committed to nurturing the next generation! We value your expertise in childcare while providing a supportive environment where your skills can flourish. This paid position offers you the chance to make a meaningful difference every day by fostering joyful learning experiences for young children.

Pay: Up to £13.50 per hour

Expected hours: 24.0 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Health & wellbeing programme

Work Location: In person