Early Years Nursery Practitioner

Job summary Woodlands Day Nursery, operated by Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, provides high‑quality childcare for staff working at Frimley Park Hospital. Open from 6:45am to 6:30pm, the nursery offers up to 84 places across five age‑appropriate rooms, catering for children aged 3 months to 5 years. We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic early years professional to join our team. The post holder will be responsible to the Nursery Manager for delivering full day care in accordance with the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) 2024 and will also be accountable to the Room Lead for supporting children’s learning and development through practices aligned with the Early Years Outcomes non‑statutory guidance (2024). You will contribute to a strong, collaborative team culture, supporting the key person system and playing an active role in planning, reviewing, and developing children’s individual learning journeys. The role also involves engaging in ongoing professional development and promoting best practices that enhance outcomes for children and families. In addition, you will take responsibility for monitoring health and safety within the nursery, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures, completing risk assessments, and maintaining accurate records. If you are passionate about early years education and committed to creating a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment, we would love to hear from you. Main duties of the job Using a sound knowledge of child development theories, progressive learning approaches, and best practices, the post holder will contribute to and deliver high‑quality, individualised care and learning experiences for children under five. This will be carried out in line with the statutory requirements and guiding principles of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) 2024. You will be responsible for a group of key children, completing regular observations, planning developmentally appropriate activities, and maintaining accurate and meaningful records of each child’s learning journey. The role involves promoting an inclusive, respectful, and welcoming environment that values diversity and supports all children and adults in making a positive contribution to nursery life. You will work closely with parents, carers, and external professionals, following the key person approach to build strong partnerships that support each child’s well‑being and future learning. Where early signs of additional needs are observed, you will liaise with the Lead Practitioner and Inclusion Co‑ordinator to ensure appropriate support and early intervention. You will also contribute to ensuring the nursery environment is accessible and responsive to the needs of children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), and actively support children and families during transitions within the nursery and to other settings or school. About us Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first‑class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available. Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work‑life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too. We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours. We do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users. Details Date posted: 12 December 2025 Pay scheme: Agenda for Change Band: Band 3 Salary: £26,240 to £27,928 a year per annum incl HCAS Contract: Permanent Working pattern: Full‑time Reference number: 151‑KMC102‑A Job locations: Frimley Park Hospital Portsmouth Road Frimley GU16 7UJ Job description – Job responsibilities For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy. Person Specification – Knowledge (Essential) Good knowledge in the area of diversity within a childcare setting Knowledge of Early Years policies and procedures Person Specification – Qualifications (Essential) Gained Early Years Level 3 Ofqual Approved Qualification Minimum of GCSE Maths and English at Grade C/4 or Equivalent Person Specification – Desirable Paediatric First Aid certificate Committed to undertake continued professional development (CPD) relevant to personal and professional needs Person Specification – Experience (Essential) Experience in implementing the Early Years Foundation Stage for children from birth to five EYFS Observation, Assessment and Planning Person Specification – Experience (Desirable) Experience of working in an NHS Day Nursery or other full day care setting Some experience across full birth to five age range Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer Details Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust Frimley Park Hospital Portsmouth Road Frimley GU16 7UJ https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ #J-18808-Ljbffr