Level 2 Qualified Early Years Practitioner
| Posting date: | 24 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £22,730 to £23,508 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 24 December 2025 |
| Location: | CT2 7FL |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Kent Students' Union |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
We’re looking for a Level 2 Qualified Early Years Practitioner to join our warm and experienced team at Oaks Nursery, based on the beautiful University of Kent campus. You’ll be part of a well-established, supportive setting committed to providing outstanding care and inspiring learning opportunities for children from babies to pre-schoolers. Flexible working hours, excellent holidays, including 2 weeks at Christmas and New Year,
£22,730 - £23,508 per annum, depending on experience and qualification
Full time 35 hours per week, between the hours of 8am-6pm, Monday to Friday. Working pattern is flexible and negotiable.
34 days’ annual leave including 2 weeks over Christmas and New Year!
Join Our Team as an Early Years Practitioner at Oaks Nursery!
Are you passionate about working with children from birth to five years?
Do you thrive in a nurturing and busy nursery environment?
Would you like to be part of a friendly, dedicated team making a real difference every day?
If so, we’d love to hear from you!
We’re looking for a Level 2 Qualified Early Years Practitioner to join our warm and experienced team at Oaks Nursery, based on the beautiful University of Kent campus.
You’ll be part of a well-established, supportive setting committed to providing outstanding care and inspiring learning opportunities for children from babies to pre-schoolers.
About the Role:
As an Early Years Practitioner, you will:
Provide a high standard of care and early education in line with the EYFS
Create a stimulating and inclusive environment for all children
Observe, plan and assess children’s learning using Development Matters (2023)
Contribute to regular summative assessments and developmental reports
Build positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues
About You:
To be successful in this role, you will:
Hold a recognised and relevant Early Years qualification (Level 2)
Have recent experience working in a busy nursery or similar setting
Demonstrate excellent knowledge of the EYFS and child development
Be confident in using observations to support learning and development
Be a proactive, caring, and enthusiastic team player
About Oaks Nursery:
Nestled in the delightful University of Kent campus on Parkwood Road, Oaks Nursery is a well-established setting with an excellent reputation in childcare. We’re proud to be rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted (October 2022) and care for up to 90 children daily. Our families include university staff, Kent Students' Union employees, students and the local community.
You’ll be joining a passionate team of 30 dedicated professionals from nursery practitioners to support staff all working together to create a warm, nurturing environment for the children in our care.
£22,730 - £23,508 per annum, depending on experience and qualification
Full time 35 hours per week, between the hours of 8am-6pm, Monday to Friday. Working pattern is flexible and negotiable.
34 days’ annual leave including 2 weeks over Christmas and New Year!
Join Our Team as an Early Years Practitioner at Oaks Nursery!
Are you passionate about working with children from birth to five years?
Do you thrive in a nurturing and busy nursery environment?
Would you like to be part of a friendly, dedicated team making a real difference every day?
If so, we’d love to hear from you!
We’re looking for a Level 2 Qualified Early Years Practitioner to join our warm and experienced team at Oaks Nursery, based on the beautiful University of Kent campus.
You’ll be part of a well-established, supportive setting committed to providing outstanding care and inspiring learning opportunities for children from babies to pre-schoolers.
About the Role:
As an Early Years Practitioner, you will:
Provide a high standard of care and early education in line with the EYFS
Create a stimulating and inclusive environment for all children
Observe, plan and assess children’s learning using Development Matters (2023)
Contribute to regular summative assessments and developmental reports
Build positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues
About You:
To be successful in this role, you will:
Hold a recognised and relevant Early Years qualification (Level 2)
Have recent experience working in a busy nursery or similar setting
Demonstrate excellent knowledge of the EYFS and child development
Be confident in using observations to support learning and development
Be a proactive, caring, and enthusiastic team player
About Oaks Nursery:
Nestled in the delightful University of Kent campus on Parkwood Road, Oaks Nursery is a well-established setting with an excellent reputation in childcare. We’re proud to be rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted (October 2022) and care for up to 90 children daily. Our families include university staff, Kent Students' Union employees, students and the local community.
You’ll be joining a passionate team of 30 dedicated professionals from nursery practitioners to support staff all working together to create a warm, nurturing environment for the children in our care.