Early Years Practitioner
| Posting date: | 01 March 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 31 March 2026 |
| Location: | Gloucester, Gloucestershire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Action Staffing LTD |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Action Staffing Ltd is actively recruiting on behalf of a highly welcoming and established day nursery located in Forest Green, Nailsworth. We are currently looking for dedicated and enthusiastic Level 2 and Level 3 Nursery Practitioners to join their growing early years team.
Whether you are a Level 2 Assistant looking for a supportive environment that will fund your Level 3 training, or an experienced Level 3 Educator seeking career progression and a fantastic team culture, this is an excellent opportunity to make a lasting impact on children's early development.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Early Years Education: Support and lead (depending on qualification level) the planning and delivery of engaging, play-based activities in strict alignment with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum.
Key Person Duties: Act as a dedicated Key Worker for a designated group of children, observing, assessing, and accurately recording their developmental milestones and learning journeys.
Daily Care Routines: Supervise and assist with daily routines, ensuring high standards of care during mealtimes, sleep monitoring, personal hygiene, and nappy changing.
Environment Management: Set up and clear away creative activities, ensuring the indoor and outdoor learning environments remain safe, stimulating, and inclusive for all children.
Parent Partnerships: Build professional, warm relationships with parents and carers, conducting handovers and providing detailed feedback on their child’s daily progress and overall wellbeing.
Safeguarding: Ensure strict adherence to all setting policies regarding child protection, health and safety, and hygiene at all times.
Candidate Requirements
Qualifications: A full and recognized Level 2 OR Level 3 qualification in Childcare / Early Years (e.g., CACHE, NVQ, or BTEC).
Experience: Demonstrable hands-on experience working with children aged 0-5 within a day nursery, pre-school, or similar early years setting.
Knowledge: A strong, working understanding of the EYFS framework and up-to-date safeguarding practices.
Clearances: An Enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or a willingness to undergo a new check) and the legal right to work in the UK.
Location: Must be able to reliably commute to the nursery setting in Nailsworth, Stroud (GL6 0ET).
Benefits and Progression
Highly competitive salary tier reflecting your specific qualification level and practical experience.
For Level 2 Staff: Full support and funded training provided to help you achieve your Level 3 Early Years Educator status.
For Level 3 Staff: Excellent opportunities for continuous professional development (CPD) and pathways to senior or room leadership roles.
Excellent annual leave allowance and company pension scheme.
Standard full-time nursery hours (Monday to Friday) within a highly supportive and collaborative management team.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, please submit your up-to-date CV via this portal, or contact Action Staffing directly to fast-track your application:
Email: mark@actionstaffing.co.uk
Phone / WhatsApp: +44 7428 606908
Whether you are a Level 2 Assistant looking for a supportive environment that will fund your Level 3 training, or an experienced Level 3 Educator seeking career progression and a fantastic team culture, this is an excellent opportunity to make a lasting impact on children's early development.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Early Years Education: Support and lead (depending on qualification level) the planning and delivery of engaging, play-based activities in strict alignment with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum.
Key Person Duties: Act as a dedicated Key Worker for a designated group of children, observing, assessing, and accurately recording their developmental milestones and learning journeys.
Daily Care Routines: Supervise and assist with daily routines, ensuring high standards of care during mealtimes, sleep monitoring, personal hygiene, and nappy changing.
Environment Management: Set up and clear away creative activities, ensuring the indoor and outdoor learning environments remain safe, stimulating, and inclusive for all children.
Parent Partnerships: Build professional, warm relationships with parents and carers, conducting handovers and providing detailed feedback on their child’s daily progress and overall wellbeing.
Safeguarding: Ensure strict adherence to all setting policies regarding child protection, health and safety, and hygiene at all times.
Candidate Requirements
Qualifications: A full and recognized Level 2 OR Level 3 qualification in Childcare / Early Years (e.g., CACHE, NVQ, or BTEC).
Experience: Demonstrable hands-on experience working with children aged 0-5 within a day nursery, pre-school, or similar early years setting.
Knowledge: A strong, working understanding of the EYFS framework and up-to-date safeguarding practices.
Clearances: An Enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or a willingness to undergo a new check) and the legal right to work in the UK.
Location: Must be able to reliably commute to the nursery setting in Nailsworth, Stroud (GL6 0ET).
Benefits and Progression
Highly competitive salary tier reflecting your specific qualification level and practical experience.
For Level 2 Staff: Full support and funded training provided to help you achieve your Level 3 Early Years Educator status.
For Level 3 Staff: Excellent opportunities for continuous professional development (CPD) and pathways to senior or room leadership roles.
Excellent annual leave allowance and company pension scheme.
Standard full-time nursery hours (Monday to Friday) within a highly supportive and collaborative management team.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, please submit your up-to-date CV via this portal, or contact Action Staffing directly to fast-track your application:
Email: mark@actionstaffing.co.uk
Phone / WhatsApp: +44 7428 606908