Job description:
Nursery Practitioner – Kidspace Nursery, Markfield Full-time (40 hrs) or Part-time (2x30 hrs) | Competitive Salary | Immediate Start Available.
Are you passionate about early years education and creating a nurturing, inspiring environment where children can thrive?
Kidspace Nursery in Markfield is looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated Nursery Practitioner to join our friendly, supportive team.
What We’re Looking For:
✅ A caring and patient nature
✅ Excellent communication and teamwork skills
✅ A passion for working with children and supporting their development
✅ Level 3 Early Years Childcare (or equivalent)
✅ Experience in a nursery setting (preferred but not essential)
Your Role Will Include:
Supporting the daily care, play, and learning of children aged 0–5 Planning and delivering fun, engaging, and educational activities
Observing, recording, and supporting development in line with the EYFS
Creating a safe, inclusive, and stimulating environment
Building strong relationships with children, parents, and colleagues
Why Join Kidspace?
At Kidspace, we believe our team is our greatest strength. We go the extra mile to make sure you feel valued, supported, and part of our family.
✨ Staff Perks & Benefits: Discounted childcare fees Genuine family-feel environment – we support staff through personal situations, big or small Well-being at the heart of what we do – social gatherings, open mental health support, birthday cake celebrations, unlimited tea & coffee Training and personal growth opportunities – we encourage and support your development
Loyalty and commitment recognised and rewarded – because you matter to us If you’re ready to take the next step in your childcare career and join a nursery where your happiness is as important as the children’s, we’d love to hear from you!
Main duties:
Duties and responsibilities
• Follow the nursery safeguarding procedure to ensure all children are kept safe, well and secure
• Operate a programme of activities that meet the individual needs and interests of children in your area in conjunction with other team members
• Keep records of your key children’s development and learning journeys and share these with parents, carers and other key adults in the child’s life
• Support all staff and engage in maintaining a good staff team
• Liaise with and support parents and other family members
• Be involved in out of working hours activities, e.g. training, monthly staff meetings, parents evening, fundraising events etc.
• Be flexible within working practices of the nursery. Be prepared to help where needed, including to undertake certain domestic jobs within the nursery, e.g. preparation of snacks, meals, cleaning equipment etc.
• Work alongside the Manager and staff team to ensure that the nursery’s vision is fulfilled
• Read, understand and adhere to all policies and procedures relevant to your role as deemed appropriate by the Manager
• Record accidents in the accident book.
• Look upon the nursery, as a “whole” to consider where your skills can be best utilised. Be constantly aware of the individual needs of all children
• Ensure someone known and agreed by the nursery and parent collects the child
• Respect the confidentiality of all information received. Specific childcare tasks
• Prepare and complete activities to suit each individual child's stage of development and interests
• Develop your role within the team especially with regard as a key person/worker
• Ensure that meal times are a time of pleasant social sharing • Wash and change children as required
• Ensure good standards of safety, hygiene and cleanliness are maintained at all times
• Ensure a poorly child is treated appropriately and management is notified immediately
• Develop and maintain strong partnerships and communications with parents/carers to facilitate day-to-day caring and early learning needs
• Provide a high-quality environment to meet the needs of individual children regardless of any disabilities, family backgrounds or medical history
• Be aware of the community profile of the nursery and uphold its standards at all times, both within work hours and outside.
Experience and qualifications:
✅ A caring and patient nature
✅ Excellent communication and teamwork skills
✅ A passion for working with children and supporting their development
✅ Level 3 Early Years Childcare (or equivalent)
✅ Experience in a nursery setting (preferred but not essential)
Personal qualities:
✅ A caring and patient nature
✅ Excellent communication and teamwork skills
✅ A passion for working with children and supporting their development
✅ Level 3 Early Years Childcare (or equivalent)
✅ Experience in a nursery setting (preferred but not essential)
Terms and conditions:
3 months probation, after completion, you'll receive a full contract.
Benefits:
✨ Staff Perks & Benefits: Discounted childcare fees Genuine family-feel environment – we support staff through personal situations, big or small Well-being at the heart of what we do – social gatherings, open mental health support, birthday cake celebrations, unlimited tea & coffee Training and per