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Early Years Practitioner
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Early Years Practitioner
Early Years Educator
Lakehouse Day Nursery, Westbury-on-Trym | Part of Grandir UK
Welcome bonus of £1000 (Terms and conditions apply, participating nurseries only)
Salary & Benefits
- Salary: £26,437 – £28,808 (per annum, depending on experience and qualifications, with regular pay reviews)
- Annual leave: 33 days (including bank holidays, with 3 days during the Christmas shutdown)
- Christmas & New Year shutdown
- Flexible working options available
- Childcare discount (big savings)
- £500 refer-a-friend bonus
- Company pension scheme (with employer contributions)
- Statutory Sick Pay from day 1
- Life assurance (for employees aged 18–65)
- Certified Great Place to Work (employee-voted)
About the Role
Position Overview
We are seeking a caring, enthusiastic Early Years Educator to join the Lakehouse Day Nursery in Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol. As part of the team, you’ll play a key role in nurturing, inspiring and supporting children, encouraging curiosity and fostering their daily growth.
Daily Responsibilities
- Promote high standards of quality in the nursery’s care and learning environment
- Support and supervise staff in playrooms, ensuring daily duties and standards are met
- Deploy staff effectively to uphold room-level requirements
- Ensure keycarer procedures are followed and children are matched appropriately to staff
- Uphold Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) guidelines in practice and provision
- Provide professional updates to parents/carers about their children’s development
- Promote the nursery to both current and potential families
- Develop positive working relationships with staff and parents/carers
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About Our Nursery
Our newly updated nursery offers:
- Engaging play-based learning spaces, inspired by Montessori and curiosity-led approaches
- Two child groups: Bumble Bees and Dragonflies, with spaces encouraging confidence and independence
- Key person groups for consistent, nurturing relationships
- Indoor-outdoor learning areas with a garden for free-flow experiences
- Emotional, social, and cognitive growth fostered through exploration
Enhanced Wellbeing & Family Benefits
- Maternity/adoption leave paid at 100% (full pay for the first 12 weeks)
- Paternity leave paid at 100% for 4 weeks
- Parental bereavement leave (up to 4 weeks paid)
- Compassionate leave (up to 2 weeks paid)
- Miscarriage leave (up to 2 weeks paid)
- Wellbeing day: an extra paid day for personal well-being
- The Grand Event: extra week of annual leave (after 2 years’ service) to attend a significant life event
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Even More Perks
- Employee benefits portal: hundreds of retail discounts (ASOS, gyms, M&S, supermarkets, etc.)
- 24/7 remote GP appointments
- Medical cashback (for dental, physiotherapy, alternative therapies)
- Recognition & rewards: yearly celebrations including a dedicated May month for team appreciation
- Training & career progression: tailored in-house opportunities
- Sustainability focus: Carbon Literacy training + Eco-Schools accreditation
Location & Logistics
Our Lakehouse Day Nursery sits near Henleaze Lake in Westbury-on-Trym, providing easy access for staff and families while near natural scenic surroundings.
Important Notes
- Enhanced DBS check required (free via our approved provider)
- We are an equal-opportunity employer—all hiring decisions are merit-based
- AI-assisted tools may be used for initial screening/references (main hiring decisions made by a team)
Apply now! Applications are reviewed as they arrive and may close early if filled.
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