Early Years Nursery Practitioner

Join Our Nursery Family as a Level 3 Early Years Practitioner

Are you a nurturing, enthusiastic, and motivated Early Years Practitioner looking for a new opportunity in the New Year?

Are you ready to help our youngest learners take their very first steps with confidence, sparking curiosity and comfort as they discover the world around them?

At Stepping Stones Day Nursery, we're looking for a caring and enthusiastic Level 3 (or above) qualified practitioner to join our nursery team, supporting our children as they take their first steps in learning, exploring, and growing.

Following our exciting nursery expansion over the summer creating new opportunities, this is the perfect time to join our nursery family and help shape magical beginnings for our youngest children, playing a vital role in building strong foundations during the most important stage of development.

We believe in creating a safe, stimulating, and joyful environment where every child can thrive — emotionally, socially, and academically. Could you be the person to make each milestone truly magical?

What We're Looking For

We'd love to hear from you if you are:

• Experienced in supporting children across all developmental stages.
• Confident with the EYFS framework, tailoring learning to each child's needs and interests.
• Creative and playful, delivering activities that spark curiosity, imagination, and independence.
• Committed to safeguarding and wellbeing, ensuring every child feels safe, included, and valued.
• Able to build positive partnerships with parents, keeping them informed and reassured.
• Enthusiastic, reliable, and proactive – a true team player with a smile

★ Your Role & Responsibilities ★

As a Nursery Practitioner, you will:

• Take on Key Person responsibilities, observing, assessing, and celebrating each child's progress.
• Be actively involved in planning and delivering inspiring EYFS-based learning experiences.
• Work closely with colleagues, children, and families to provide the very best care and education.
• Celebrate diversity and inclusion, supporting children with SEN and additional needs.
• Create a nurturing environment where children can grow in confidence, independence, and resilience.
• Contribute to the smooth running of the nursery, ensuring safety, organisation, and a positive atmosphere.

What We Offer You

At Stepping Stones, we value and support our staff — after all, you're at the heart of everything we do

• Competitive pay (permanent contract)
• Closed for 2 weeks over Christmas (aligned with Norfolk County Council school calendar).
• No parking charges.
• Staff days out & "treat days".
• Career progression opportunities.
• Ongoing training & professional development.
• Workplace pension scheme
• Working hours between 8.00am-5.15pm with some 7.30am starts and 6.00pm finishes required each week

Essential Requirements

• Full & relevant Early Years Level 3 qualification (or above).
• Completion of Introduction to Safeguarding, Paediatric First Aid, Food Hygiene, Food Allergen and COSHH training as a minimum - these training courses will be provided by us
• Willingness to undertake further training to support and enhance your own professional development to support the children we work for
• Enhanced DBS check (with subscription to the Update Service) - the first year is provided by us
• Genuine passion for early years education and supporting young children.

Why Join Us?

At Stepping Stones, we're more than just a nursery — we're a community. Our ethos is built on kindness, creativity, and curiosity, with every child's unique journey celebrated and supported. As part of our team, you'll not only make a difference in children's lives, but you'll also be supported, appreciated, and encouraged to grow in your own career.

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If this sounds like the perfect fit for you, we'd love to hear from you Apply today and take the next step in your Early Years journey with us.

Please be aware that as we are closed for 2 weeks from 19th December 2025 for the Christmas break, we will be in touch with successful candidates on Monday 5th January 2026 to arrange interviews.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £12.40 per hour

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension

Application question(s):

• Please state the full title of your Early Years qualification as stated on your certificate.

Work Location: In person