Early Years Practitioner – Cambridge (CB1 2DG)
We’re looking for a qualified Early Years Practitioner (Level 2/3+) to join our warm, friendly nursery team! We’re looking for a caring and enthusiastic Early Years Practitioner to help children (0–5) learn, play and thrive.
What you’ll do:
- Create a safe, fun and nurturing environment
- Support learning through play (EYFS)
- Build strong bonds with children and families
- Work as part of a supportive team
Who We’re Looking For:
- Level 2 or 3+ Early Years Qualification
- Experience with under 5s
- Calm, Kind, Energetic and Reliable
- EYFS knowledge
- Experience with varied needs
- Montessori experience is a plus!
Why Join Us?
All staff receive the following in work benefits:
· A salary, negotiable and considered at interview, 40 hours per week.
· Additional paid holiday allowance (28 Standard + up to 4 Extra Days )
· Staff on duty breakfast buffet / cooked meals & refreshments provided daily
· Career Progression Opportunities
· Continuous Career Development (CPD)
· Digital Learning & Planning
· Personal Clothing
· Paid staff and Parent Meetings
· Digital Record Keeping & Paperless Administration
· Training days and staff meetings by Zoom
· A set staffing rota each month
· Christmas closure, with full pay (25th to 2nd January)
· DBS costs covered
· Work based Early Years training available at Level 2, 3 and 5
Apply now: Send your CV to louise@smithschildren.co.uk
(We’ll follow up with a short application form – safer recruitment matters to us!)
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Apprenticeship, Graduate, Volunteer
Pay: £25,500.00-£29,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Childcare
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Employee mentoring programme
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Experience:
- Nursery: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Early Years Educator Qualification (required)
- Cache Level 3 or other higher qualification in Childcare (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Early Years Practitioner July 2025
Expected start date: 04/08/2025