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Nursery Practitioner / Assistant

United Kingdom, Kingston upon Hull 12.57 - 12.77 GBP / Hour · Job Posted March 01, 2026
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Join the Little Owls Family - Nursery Practitioners & Nursery Assistants. At Little Owls, we believe every child deserves a caring, safe and enriching environment where they feel known, valued and supported to flourish. Our team is passionate, positive and professional, working together to deliver high quality early education and care for babies and young children. We are now looking for Nursery Practitioners and Nursery Practitioners to join our warm, friendly and dedicated team.

Job Responsibility

  • Delivering engaging, age appropriate opportunities aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
  • Building strong, positive partnerships with parents and carers
  • Supporting a stimulating, safe, clean and caring environment
  • Keeping accurate records and contributing to children’s learning journeys
  • Being part of a supportive team that shares ideas, solves problems together and celebrates success
  • Maintaining high standards of safeguarding, confidentiality and professional conduct
  • Being flexible and willing to support all aspects of nursery life
  • Nursery Practitioners may take on extra responsibilities such as SEN support, key person duties, leading on specific areas of practice, or mentoring assistants, students and volunteers

Requirements

  • Qualified to Level 3 in Early Years (or equivalent)
  • Confident in leading children’s learning and supporting others
  • Skilled in delivering the EYFS and observing/assessing children
  • Proactive, creative and enthusiastic about child development
  • Experienced in communicating with families and external professionals
  • Passionate about working with young children
  • Positive, reliable, nurturing and eager to learn
  • Able to follow guidance and work well as part of a team
  • Committed to providing safe, inclusive, high quality care
  • Ideally holding a Level 2 Early Years qualification (or working towards one)
  • An Enhanced DBS check
  • Ongoing safeguarding training
  • 2 employment references
  • A commitment to child protection responsibilities

What we offer

  • A welcoming, supportive working environment
  • Opportunities for ongoing training, development and progression
  • Regular 1 to 1s, appraisals and personal development planning
  • Staff meetings, training days and team building activities
  • A workplace where your ideas and strengths are valued

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