Nursery Practitioner

Warning: This Job May Involve Glitter, Giggles and Life-Changing High Fives! One minute you're hosting a dinosaur tea party. The next, you're celebrating a child writing their name for the very first time. Then comes the proudest moment of all, hearing a tiny voice shout, "Look! I did it!" If those are the moments that make your day, keep reading... At Pump House Nursery, we don't just care for children.. we inspire explorers, nurture confidence and create magical moments that children will remember long after they've left our doors. Every day is packed with imagination, discovery, laughter and learning, and we're looking for a passionate Qualified Early Years Practitioner to join the adventure. You'll be the person building rocket ships from cardboard boxes, leading muddy puddle expeditions, creating messy play masterpieces and helping little minds make huge discoveries. No two days are ever the same, and that's exactly how we like it. What You'll Be Doing • Creating exciting learning experiences that spark curiosity and imagination • Supporting children as they grow, develop and achieve their own incredible milestones • Building strong relationships with children, families and your team • Turning everyday moments into extraordinary learning opportunities • Being part of a nursery where fun, creativity and child-led learning are at the heart of everything we do This is a full-time position (38 hours per week) within our all year-round setting, giving you the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with children and become a truly important part of their journey. Why Join Us? We know that happy, supported teams create the best environments for children, so we make sure you feel valued, appreciated and looked after too. Our benefits include: Access to MO, our internal platform for capturing and sharing MOments of achievement, learning, and joy across the company At least 60% childcare discount for team members 28 days annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays and Christmas closure An extra day off for your birthday (because cake is important!) plus a wellbeing day to recharge Flexible working patterns choose from a 4-day week with longer shifts or a 5-day week with shorter hours Paid maternity leave after two years’ service enhanced to support you at a vital time INSET days dedicated to team training and coming together as a whole company Sovereign Healthcare Programme (after 3 months’ employment) and Employee Assistance Programme Exclusive access to high street discounts About Pump House Nursery Pump House Nursery is part of the award-winning CC Nurseries Group, offering high-quality early years education within a supportive and forward-thinking organisation. Our settings are designed to provide nurturing environments where children can thrive, and practitioners can grow. We’re proud to be part of a group that values professional development, celebrates achievements and encourages a little bit of creativity and fun along the way. Ready to spend your days making memories, inspiring young minds and having a lot of fun along the way? We'd love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of something special. IND01