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Southall, West London

Qualified Nursery Practitioner

Childbase Partnership
£25,938
Full-time
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Description

Location
Nursery on the Green, Southall, UB2 5RN, West London.

Hours
Permanent contract, 37.5-40 hours per week, 52 weeks per year. Working pattern Monday to Friday with varied shifts on a rota between 07:30am and 18:30pm.

Salary
£25,937.60 - £31,158.40 per annum (pro-rata) | £12.47 – £14.98 per hour.

About the Role
Join Childbase Partnership and be part of something extraordinary. We have been delivering childcare excellence since 1989 through our 43 nurseries, Head Office, and Training Academy, EduBase. Our ethos is simple: we all belong, we all matter, and we all contribute. We believe in careers, not jobs, supporting one another to grow and succeed.

Why join us?
- Generous annual leave: 23 days paid leave per annum (pro-rata), rising to 28 days with length of service, plus paid bank holidays.
- Work-life balance: Up to 20 additional paid days off each year through our Partnership Reward Days incentive; take your leave or sell the days you accrue, tax-free.
- Childcare discount: 75% discount (or 40% grandparent discount) on fees at any Childbase nursery from day one.
- Exclusive partner benefits: Long-service rewards, qualification bonuses, and retail discounts.
- Wellbeing support: Free meals, mental health and occupational health support, flu jabs, eye care vouchers, and a free will-writing service.
- Career development: Team inset days, access to online training, and apprenticeships through our academy.

About us:
- Employee-owned: Every colleague is a partner with a voice, sharing in our success through an annual tax-free dividend.
- Number 1: Ranked top of the Nursery World league tables for Ofsted outcomes.
- Community driven: Raised more than £3.5 million for charity.
- Environmentally responsible: Nurseries hold Green Flag awards and are powered by 100% renewable energy.

Requirements

Experience
You are a qualified early years professional holding a DfE approved early years qualification at Level 2 or above.

About you
- Skilled in creating learning opportunities: Your knowledge of the EYFS enables you to work as a Key Person, planning and implementing high-quality, engaging activities that promote learning through play; observing, assessing, and recording children’s progress.
- An advocate for safeguarding: You ensure every child feels safe, valued, and happy, promoting their well-being.
- Collaborative: You enjoy working in partnership with children, parents, and colleagues, communicating effectively and building strong, positive relationships.

Qualifications
You must hold a DfE approved early years qualification at Level 2 or above.

We are an inclusive employer welcoming applicants of all ages and backgrounds. We are committed to FREDIE (fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion, and engagement) and will consider reasonable adjustments. Applicants must reside within a commutable distance of the nursery and hold suitable Right to Work in the UK; VISA sponsorship is not available. Safer recruitment checks apply, including an Enhanced DBS check. If you are not early years qualified, please explore other opportunities within our organisation.

Expiry date: 10/12/2025
Qualified Nursery Practitioner
Company
Childbase Partnership
Salary
£25,938
Job Type
Full-time
Location
Southall, West London
Our Commitments
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