Early Years Practitioner – Ascot, Berkshire SL5
Salary: £13.70 per hour | Up to £28,500 per year (depending on experience, qualifications, and age)
Days/Hours: 40 hours over 4 days OR 30 hours over 3 days | Shifts between 7:30am–6:30pm | Set weekly day off
Contract: All Year Round / Permanent
*Please note we cannot accommodate school hours/term time requests
We are looking for a passionate Early Years Practitioner to join our Ofsted Outstanding Nursery team in Ascot, Berkshire.This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a high-quality early years setting with a strong focus on EYFS, child development, and professional growth. The ideal Early Years Practitioner will be confident, highly motivated, and passionate about delivering engaging learning experiences for children while building strong relationships with parents and colleagues.
We are committed to ongoing professional development and will fully support practitioners who wish to progress to Level 4, Level 5, or degree-level qualifications.
We offer FREE childcare to our staff, and all staff receive 5.6 of their working weeks as annual leave.
Benefits
• Free childcare!
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Pension scheme enrolment
• In-house CPD and training
• Onsite parking and good public transport links
• Career progression opportunities
Responsibilities
• Provide the highest standard of childcare and early education for all children
• Work collaboratively as part of a passionate nursery team
• Support children’s learning and development and share progress with families
• Plan and deliver engaging activities in line with the EYFS framework
About You
• Minimum Level 2 Early Years qualification (full and relevant)
• Previous experience as a Nursery Practitioner or similar childcare role
• Loyal, enthusiastic, and passionate about early years education
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Commitment to outdoor learning and inclusive practice
• Excellent teamwork and relationship-building skills
• Eligible to work in the UK
Apply Today
Are you a passionate Early Years Practitioner ready to grow your career?
👇 Apply today — let’s get your interview booked in!
To apply for this job email your details to recruitment@smileys-childcare.co.uk.