Early Years Practitioner

Job summary

Early Years Practitioner (Full-Time) – Lead Learning & Inspire Young Minds
Little Lodge Nursery – Yateley Manor School, Hampshire
Up to £30,051 per year  (Depending on experience/qualifications)Full-Time | 40 hours/week | 52 weeks/year (51-week provision)
Minimum Level 2 DfE-Approved Early Years Qualification

Inspire a Love of Learning

Our purpose-built nursery caters for children aged 9 months to 4 years, offering an enriching, nurturing environment that balances structured teaching with child-led play. The preschool room plays a key role in providing early foundations for school readiness through music, creative play, early numeracy and literacy, and even French!

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary with annual reviews
• Discounted childcare fees
• Holiday entitlement inclusive of Bank Holidays, increasing with service
• Pension scheme
• Performance-based incentives and bonuses
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Career progression as part of the Inspired Learning Group
• Health cash plan covering key healthcare benefits
• Daily access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Refer-a-friend scheme (up to £750)
• A supportive and inclusive team culture

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Planning and delivering age-appropriate, play-based learning activities
• Observing, tracking, and recording children’s progress
• Developing strong, supportive relationships with parents and carers
• Ensuring high standards of safety, cleanliness, and hygiene
• Collaborating closely with other team members to create a caring environment

You’ll Need:

• A full and relevant Level 2 (or above) Early Years qualification (DfE-approved)
• Previous experience in a nursery or school setting (e.g. Early Years Educator, Preschool Practitioner, Teaching Assistant)
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS and Ofsted statutory requirements
• A passion for early childhood development and preparing children for school
• Knowledge of safeguarding, child protection, and inclusive practice
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• A proactive and team-oriented attitude

Safeguarding Statement
Yateley Manor School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, as all new staff will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance, identity checks, qualification checks and employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps within employment, two satisfactory references and registration with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

The advert may close prior to the stated date and interviews will take place as soon as a suitable field of candidates is obtained therefore early submission of applications is recommended.

Ready to Apply?
If you're ready to take the next step in your Early Years career and lead a dynamic preschool room where children thrive, we’d love to hear from you.