Early Years practitioner

Barnardo's nurseries in Gloucestershire have three nursery settings across Gloucester City and the Forest of Dean. Our aim is to provide early years education of the highest quality with an ethos that values children and parents/carers from all backgrounds.

We are looking for one outstanding person to work full-time in our friendly team at Pebbles Nursery, Gloucester. You need to be caring and approachable with experience of working with children under 5.

Full-time Monday-Friday (35hrs per week), term time only (39 weeks per year)

Start Date January 4th 2027

Successful candidates will need:

• Early Education or Childcare qualification Level 3 minimum
• To work as part of a team to provide good quality services to young children and their families accessing the service.
• Excellent knowledge of the EYFS
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to work to targets and deadlines.
• Good time Management skills.
• Excellent Communication skills.
• This post is subject to DBS clearance.
• We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and families

Benefits of working for Barnardo's:

• Competitive rates of pay
• Career progression
• A huge range of learning and development opportunities
• Benefit scheme including discounts, cycle to work scheme and holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)-Health and well-being benefit, It gives you immediate access to a variety of confidential services including telephone and online counselling.
• Pension scheme
• Being part of a large UK based children's charity

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Workplace Offer: What it means for you

• The ability to buy up to another 5 days annual leave via our Buy Your Leave scheme
• Service related sick pay from day 1
• Cycle2work scheme
• Interest free season ticket loans
• 20% discount at Barnardo's stores
• Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc
• Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support
• Access to Barnardo's Learning and Development offer

*T&C's apply based on contract

• Reference number:23781
• Job Title:Early Years practitioner
• Location:Pebbles Nursery
• Contract type:Permanent
• Hours:35 hrs per week TTO
• Salary:£28,476.00 FTE
• Closing Date:1 November 2026
• Interview Date:11/11/2026

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