Join Our Fun and Friendly Team at Happy Kid’s Face Nursery!
Location: Twickenham (TW2 5QB)
Position: Early Years Practitioner (Level 2 preferred)
Start Date: ASAP, but definitely by 20th August 2025 (flexible!)
Pay: From £12.21 per hour
Hours: 4 days a week (Monday to Thursday), 7:50 AM – 6:10 PM (flexible on days)
Are you passionate about working with little children and already have some childcare experience? At Happy Kid’s Face Nursery, we create a warm, happy environment where children feel safe and loved—and where our team feels like family!
We are looking primarily for someone with a Level 2 childcare qualification and at least 1 year of experience working with children under 1 to 2.5 years old. However, if you don’t yet have formal qualifications but have a genuine passion for childcare and are eager to learn, we’d still love to hear from you. We can offer training and support to help you develop.
What You’ll Do:
- Support children aged under
- Encourage learning through play, music, and outdoor exploration in our beautiful garden
- Build warm, trusting relationships with children and their families
- Maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment
- Assist with mealtimes, daily routines, and nappy changing
- Help document children’s progress through observations and developmental records
- Work as part of a friendly team and communicate kindly with parents
Who We’re Looking For:
- Ideally, someone with a Level 2 childcare qualification and at least 1 year’s hands-on experience with young children
- Good understanding of the EYFS framework and experience planning age-appropriate activities
- Enjoys creative activities like reading stories, sensory play, painting, and crafts
- Comfortable with daily care tasks including nappy changing and maintaining nursery hygiene and safety
- Able to write clear observations and contribute to developmental records
- Warm, patient, and enthusiastic with toddlers
- Confident singing nursery rhymes and joining in play
- Energetic and ready to keep up with active little ones
- Great communication skills and a positive, team-focused attitude
- Willing to complete a DBS check if you don’t already have one
- Able to provide two recent childcare-related references
If we don’t find the perfect candidate with these qualifications, we are open to considering enthusiastic individuals who are keen to learn and develop their skills with our support and training.
Why You’ll Love Working With Us:
- Friendly, supportive team that feels like family
- Opportunities for training and career progression (including apprenticeships)
- Free meals during shifts
- Casual dress code — come as you are!
- Fun team events and a joyful working atmosphere
How to Apply:
Please send us your CV and a brief note including:
- Where you live
- Your childcare experience (if any)
- Your qualifications or your interest in training
- When you’re available to start
We’re excited to meet you and welcome you to our Happy Kid’s Face family!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Temp to perm, Apprenticeship
Pay: From £12.21 per hour
Application question(s):
- What qualifications do you have?
Experience:
- working with little ones: 1 year (preferred)
Location:
- Twickenham TW2 5QB (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: HKF-June2025