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Join Our Passionate Team of Flex Early Years Educators! \n\n Join the Family First Flex Team and make a real difference every day! We're looking for passionate, energetic individuals who want to create safe, stimulating environments in our nurseries. Whether you're juggling studies, managing childcare, or re-entering the workforce, our internal bank roles offer the perfect mix of flexibility, support, and growth. \n\n Why Choose Family First Flex? \n\n Since 2019, Family First has been dedicated to becoming the UK's leading childcare provider by placing families - children, parents, and colleagues - at the heart of everything we do. Starting with four nurseries in London, we now operate over 100 locations nationwide. We deliver exceptional, child-centred care and education while nurturing a supportive environment where our teams can thrive. \n\n What You’ll Love About Us: \n\n\n\t • Flexibility: Take control of your work schedule by customising your shift patterns to fit your lifestyle.\n\t, • Simplicity: Easily manage your shifts and pay using our user-friendly app - designed to make your work life hassle-free.\n\t, • Variety: Choose the option that suits you best, whether that’s focusing on one nursery or covering multiple locations locally.\n\t, • Growth: Enhance your skills with our training and development plans, plus access internal opportunities such as apprenticeships and permanent roles.\n\t, • Recognition: Look forward to weekly pay and the chance to shine as our Flex Colleague of the Month.\n\t, • Essential Cover: Step in to ensure that daily tasks such as hygiene maintenance and room setup are completed to the highest standards in our nurseries.\n\t, • Engage and Educate: Work closely with your colleagues to implement the EYFS, using fun, interactive activities to spark children’s curiosity and learning.\n\t, • Prioritise Safety: Uphold robust safeguarding measures while always maintaining health and safety standards.\n\t, • Experience & Qualifications: We welcome applicants at all levels. While childcare qualifications or experience are an advantage, we are happy to provide training for those who are passionate about working with children.\n\t, • Safeguarding: You must be committed to child protection and have a solid understanding of safeguarding practices to ensure a safe, nurturing environment.\n\t, • Communication: You should be able to communicate clearly and effectively with children, parents, and colleagues in both written and spoken English.\n\t #FLEX

🌳 Level 2 Nursery Practitioner – Oak Tree Day Nursery & Pre-School\n\n 📍 Location: 13 Nine Mile Ride, Finchampstead, Wokingham RG40 4QD \n🕒 Full-Time (40 hours/week, Monday–Friday) | Part-Time Considered \n💰 Salary: £27,040 per annum \n\n Join an award-winning nursery with 5 consecutive Ofsted Outstanding ratings! \nOak Tree Day Nursery & Pre-School is a warm, welcoming setting nestled in a leafy corner of Wokingham. Housed in a beautifully converted home, we offer a nurturing, eco-conscious environment where children thrive through outdoor, interest-led play. With a strong focus on sustainability and cultural diversity, our team celebrates learning through daily activities like Spanish storytelling and songs. \n\n💖 Why You’ll Love Working With Us:\n\n\n\t • Recognition & Rewards: Monthly Employee of the Month awards and our fun Spin to Win scheme — win extra tea breaks, duvet days, or even choose your weekly shifts!\n\t, • £400 Qualification Recognition Bonus for Level 2 Practitioners — paid after just 6 months!\n\t, • Annual Leave: 24 days + your birthday off + bank holidays\n\t, • Childcare Discount: 75% off nursery fees for team members\n\t, • Health & Wellbeing Support: Confidential employee assistance helpline\n\t, • Career Development: Tailored learning and progression opportunities\n\t, • Company Pension Scheme\n\t, • Referral Bonuses for bringing great people into our team\n\t, • Free Onsite Parking\n\t, • Team Events & Celebrations throughout the year\n\n\n🌈 Your Role as Nursery Practitioner:\n\n\n\t, • Deliver engaging, age-appropriate activities that support children’s development\n\t, • Observe and document progress using EyLog and learning journals\n\t, • Build strong relationships with parents/carers through daily handovers\n\t, • Ensure a safe, secure, and stimulating environment for all children\n\t, • Maintain staff-to-child ratios and uphold EYFS standards\n\t, • Support the nursery’s daily operations and uphold company policies\n\n\n🎓 What We’re Looking For:\n\n\n\t, • Level 2 Childcare Qualification – Essential\n\t, • Fluent in English – Essential\n\t, • 1+ Year Experience in Early Years – Desirable\n\t

Join Our Passionate Team of Flex Early Years Educators! \n\n Join the Family First Flex Team and make a real difference every day! We're looking for passionate, energetic individuals who want to create safe, stimulating environments in our nurseries. Whether you're juggling studies, managing childcare, or re-entering the workforce, our internal bank roles offer the perfect mix of flexibility, support, and growth. \n\n Why Choose Family First Flex? \n\n Since 2019, Family First has been dedicated to becoming the UK's leading childcare provider by placing families - children, parents, and colleagues - at the heart of everything we do. Starting with four nurseries in London, we now operate over 100 locations nationwide. We deliver exceptional, child-centred care and education while nurturing a supportive environment where our teams can thrive. \n\n What You’ll Love About Us: \n\n\n\t • Flexibility: Take control of your work schedule by customising your shift patterns to fit your lifestyle.\n\t, • Simplicity: Easily manage your shifts and pay using our user-friendly app - designed to make your work life hassle-free.\n\t, • Variety: Choose the option that suits you best, whether that’s focusing on one nursery or covering multiple locations locally.\n\t, • Growth: Enhance your skills with our training and development plans, plus access internal opportunities such as apprenticeships and permanent roles.\n\t, • Recognition: Look forward to weekly pay and the chance to shine as our Flex Colleague of the Month.\n\t, • Essential Cover: Step in to ensure that daily tasks such as hygiene maintenance and room setup are completed to the highest standards in our nurseries.\n\t, • Engage and Educate: Work closely with your colleagues to implement the EYFS, using fun, interactive activities to spark children’s curiosity and learning.\n\t, • Prioritise Safety: Uphold robust safeguarding measures while always maintaining health and safety standards.\n\t, • Experience & Qualifications: We welcome applicants at all levels. While childcare qualifications or experience are an advantage, we are happy to provide training for those who are passionate about working with children.\n\t, • Safeguarding: You must be committed to child protection and have a solid understanding of safeguarding practices to ensure a safe, nurturing environment.\n\t, • Communication: You should be able to communicate clearly and effectively with children, parents, and colleagues in both written and spoken English.\n\t #FLEX \n\n Join Our Passionate Team of Flex Early Years Educators! \n\n Join the Family First Flex Team and make a real difference every day! We're looking for passionate, energetic individuals who want to create safe, stimulating environments in our nurseries. Whether you're juggling studies, managing childcare, or re-entering the workforce, our internal bank roles offer the perfect mix of flexibility, support, and growth. \n\n Why Choose Family First Flex? \n\n Since 2019, Family First has been dedicated to becoming the UK's leading childcare provider by placing families - children, parents, and colleagues - at the heart of everything we do. Starting with four nurseries in London, we now operate over 100 locations nationwide. We deliver exceptional, child-centred care and education while nurturing a supportive environment where our teams can thrive. \n\n What You’ll Love About Us: \n\n\n\t • Flexibility: Take control of your work schedule by customising your shift patterns to fit your lifestyle.\n\t, • Simplicity: Easily manage your shifts and pay using our user-friendly app - designed to make your work life hassle-free.\n\t, • Variety: Choose the option that suits you best, whether that’s focusing on one nursery or covering multiple locations locally.\n\t, • Growth: Enhance your skills with our training and development plans, plus access internal opportunities such as apprenticeships and permanent roles.\n\t, • Recognition: Look forward to weekly pay and the chance to shine as our Flex Colleague of the Month.\n\t, • Essential Cover: Step in to ensure that daily tasks such as hygiene maintenance and room setup are completed to the highest standards in our nurseries.\n\t, • Engage and Educate: Work closely with your colleagues to implement the EYFS, using fun, interactive activities to spark children’s curiosity and learning.\n\t, • Prioritise Safety: Uphold robust safeguarding measures while always maintaining health and safety standards.\n\t, • Experience & Qualifications: We welcome applicants at all levels. While childcare qualifications or experience are an advantage, we are happy to provide training for those who are passionate about working with children.\n\t, • Safeguarding: You must be committed to child protection and have a solid understanding of safeguarding practices to ensure a safe, nurturing environment.\n\t, • Communication: You should be able to communicate clearly and effectively with children, parents, and colleagues in both written and spoken English.\n\t #FLEX

Join Our Passionate Team of Flex Early Years Educators! \n\n Join the Family First Flex Team and make a real difference every day! We're looking for passionate, energetic individuals who want to create safe, stimulating environments in our nurseries. Whether you're juggling studies, managing childcare, or re-entering the workforce, our internal bank roles offer the perfect mix of flexibility, support, and growth. \n\n Why Choose Family First Flex? \n\n Since 2019, Family First has been dedicated to becoming the UK's leading childcare provider by placing families - children, parents, and colleagues - at the heart of everything we do. Starting with four nurseries in London, we now operate over 100 locations nationwide. We deliver exceptional, child-centred care and education while nurturing a supportive environment where our teams can thrive. \n\n What You’ll Love About Us: \n\n\n\t • Flexibility: Take control of your work schedule by customising your shift patterns to fit your lifestyle.\n\t, • Simplicity: Easily manage your shifts and pay using our user-friendly app - designed to make your work life hassle-free.\n\t, • Variety: Choose the option that suits you best, whether that’s focusing on one nursery or covering multiple locations locally.\n\t, • Growth: Enhance your skills with our training and development plans, plus access internal opportunities such as apprenticeships and permanent roles.\n\t, • Recognition: Look forward to weekly pay and the chance to shine as our Flex Colleague of the Month.\n\t, • Essential Cover: Step in to ensure that daily tasks such as hygiene maintenance and room setup are completed to the highest standards in our nurseries.\n\t, • Engage and Educate: Work closely with your colleagues to implement the EYFS, using fun, interactive activities to spark children’s curiosity and learning.\n\t, • Prioritise Safety: Uphold robust safeguarding measures while always maintaining health and safety standards.\n\t, • Experience & Qualifications: We welcome applicants at all levels. While childcare qualifications or experience are an advantage, we are happy to provide training for those who are passionate about working with children.\n\t, • Safeguarding: You must be committed to child protection and have a solid understanding of safeguarding practices to ensure a safe, nurturing environment.\n\t, • Communication: You should be able to communicate clearly and effectively with children, parents, and colleagues in both written and spoken English.\n\t #FLEX

Join Our Passionate Team of Flex Early Years Educators! \n\n Join the Family First Flex Team and make a real difference every day! We're looking for passionate, energetic individuals who want to create safe, stimulating environments in our nurseries. Whether you're juggling studies, managing childcare, or re-entering the workforce, our internal bank roles offer the perfect mix of flexibility, support, and growth. \n\n Why Choose Family First Flex? \n\n Since 2019, Family First has been dedicated to becoming the UK's leading childcare provider by placing families - children, parents, and colleagues - at the heart of everything we do. Starting with four nurseries in London, we now operate over 100 locations nationwide. We deliver exceptional, child-centred care and education while nurturing a supportive environment where our teams can thrive. \n\n What You’ll Love About Us: \n\n\n\t • Flexibility: Take control of your work schedule by customising your shift patterns to fit your lifestyle.\n\t, • Simplicity: Easily manage your shifts and pay using our user-friendly app - designed to make your work life hassle-free.\n\t, • Variety: Choose the option that suits you best, whether that’s focusing on one nursery or covering multiple locations locally.\n\t, • Growth: Enhance your skills with our training and development plans, plus access internal opportunities such as apprenticeships and permanent roles.\n\t, • Recognition: Look forward to weekly pay and the chance to shine as our Flex Colleague of the Month.\n\t, • Essential Cover: Step in to ensure that daily tasks such as hygiene maintenance and room setup are completed to the highest standards in our nurseries.\n\t, • Engage and Educate: Work closely with your colleagues to implement the EYFS, using fun, interactive activities to spark children’s curiosity and learning.\n\t, • Prioritise Safety: Uphold robust safeguarding measures while always maintaining health and safety standards.\n\t, • Experience & Qualifications: We welcome applicants at all levels. While childcare qualifications or experience are an advantage, we are happy to provide training for those who are passionate about working with children.\n\t, • Safeguarding: You must be committed to child protection and have a solid understanding of safeguarding practices to ensure a safe, nurturing environment.\n\t, • Communication: You should be able to communicate clearly and effectively with children, parents, and colleagues in both written and spoken English.\n\t #FLEX

🌳 Join Our Outstanding Team at Oak Tree Day Nursery and Pre-School!\n\n Position: Assistant Nursery Practitioner \nContract: Full-Time, Permanent (40 hours/week, Monday to Friday) \nPart-Time Hours: Considered \nSalary: £10.00 – £12.21 per hour (based on age and experience) \n📍 Location: 13 Nine Mile Ride, Finchampstead, Wokingham RG40 4QD \n\n⭐ Why Oak Tree?\n\n Are you passionate about early years education and ready to make a real difference in a child’s life? Join our award-winning nursery, proudly rated Ofsted Outstanding five times in a row! \n\n Set in a charming converted house surrounded by nature, Oak Tree offers a nurturing, eco-conscious environment where children thrive through outdoor, interest-led learning. We celebrate diversity, encourage curiosity, and foster a love for learning through activities like Spanish storytelling and nature exploration. \n\n🌟 What Makes Us Special?\n\n\n\t • Recognition & Rewards: Monthly Employee of the Month awards and our fun Spin to Win board – win perks like extra tea breaks, duvet days, or even choose your weekly shifts!\n\t, • Eco Excellence: Winners of four Eco Schools awards – sustainability is at the heart of everything we do.\n\t, • Flexible Shifts: We’re open 7:30am–6:30pm with shift patterns to suit your lifestyle.\n\n\n🎁 Benefits You’ll Love\n\n\n\t, • Generous Holiday: 24 days annual leave + your birthday off + bank holidays\n\t, • Childcare Discount: 75% off nursery fees for your little ones\n\t, • Wellbeing Support: Confidential employee assistance helpline\n\t, • Career Growth: Tailored training and development opportunities\n\t, • Pension Scheme: Plan for your future with our competitive offering\n\t, • Referral Bonus: Recommend a friend and earn rewards\n\t, • Free Onsite Parking\n\t, • Provide a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for children\n\t, • Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate activities\n\t, • Support children’s physical, emotional, and social development\n\t, • Work collaboratively with a passionate, friendly team\n\t, • Follow safeguarding, health & safety, and nursery policies\n\n\n✅ What We’re Looking For\n\n\n\t, • Desirable: Level 2/3 Childcare Qualification\n\t, • Essential: Fluent in English (written and spoken)\n\t, • Desirable: 1+ year experience in Early Years\n\t, • Desirable: Knowledge of EYFS framework\n\t

0 Join Childbase Partnership and be part of something extraordinary. At Childbase Partnership we have been delivering childcare excellence since 1989. Our mission is to give children the best possible start in life and instil a lifelong passion for learning. Across all 44-day nurseries, Head Office, and our EduBase Academy, our dedicated colleagues work together to create a lasting, positive impact in our local communities. We are determined to be excellent and constantly strive for the best outcomes, not only for the children in our care but for every colleague too . What makes us special? • We are 100% employee-owned – which means we are all partners, we all have a meaningful voice, and we own our future (this includes sharing profits too, tax-free)., • ‘Number 1’ - we have earned the top spot in the prestigious Nursery World league tables for our Ofsted outcomes, all thanks to our extraordinary colleagues., • Record-breaking Green Flag achievements, and climate-positive status - we save more CO2 than we create (take that, climate change!)., • Planting in excess of 2,000 trees in the Eden Restoration project - because the planet needs a hug too. Own your future and join us as an Early Years Apprentice at our Greengables Day Nursery on 34-36 Yeovil Road, Owlsmoor, Sandhurst, Berks, GU47 0TE. We are seeking a very special person to join us in this role. Someone who: • Is naturally nurturing, caring and compassionate to others., • Has an interest in child development and how children learn., • Can be a positive role model to the children in their care., • Work as part of a team to create and maintain safe and supportive learning environments across the nursery, plan and implement opportunities to enhance children’s development, and complete observations linked to the early years curriculum., • Interact positively with all nursery users and work in partnership with colleagues and parents to ensure all children’s individual needs are met at all times whilst they are in your care., • Adhere to nursery routines and policies and to seek guidance from your leadership team as required., • Level 3 Early years educator qualification ; there will be an online initial assessment during our screening stage if you don’t already hold maths and English at level 4 or above, to ensure a level 3 apprenticeship is suitable for you., • Level 2 functional skills qualifications in maths and English, if you do not already have equivalent qualifications in these subjects at the required level., • A paediatric first aid qualification., • A full-time role (37.5 hours a week) working with children under 5 in our nursery to gain valuable practical childcare experience., • A varied shift pattern, usually between the hours of 07:30am-18:30pm Monday-Friday. 52 weeks of the year., • 'Off the job' learning time within your working week which will support your studies., • A Trainer/Assessor from our in-house EduBase Academy, who will visit you at your nursery on a regular basis to guide and direct you., • A competitive salary: £7.57 per hour to start, rising to £10.00 per hour once you have completed 6 months in post. If you are aged 21 or over, after 12 months in post there will be a further increase to £12.24 per hour., • From day 1: 75% discount for parents and 40% discount for grandparents at any Childbase nursery., • Generous leave entitlement: 23 days annual leave, plus paid bank holidays., • Exclusive rewards: Tax-free Partnership dividends, qualification reward payment, retail discounts, family fun days with free tickets to UK attractions and cycle-to-work scheme. For your application to be considered, at the time you apply you must: • Have documentation to evidence your right to work in the UK., • Ideally have photographic ID in the form of either a valid passport or a driving licence (full or provisional)., • Have official documentation to evidence of your national insurance number (NI card, HMRC letter or payslip)., • Have access to a computer (laptop or PC) to undertake the initial on-line assessment and to submit on-going coursework., • Have been resident in the UK for at least 3 years. Please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early.

0 Join Childbase Partnership and be part of something extraordinary. Role: Nursery Assistant/Unqualified Nursery Practitioner. Location: Greengables Day Nursery | Sandhurst | GU47 0TE. Contract: Permanent | 37.5-40 hours/week | 52 weeks/year. Working pattern: Varied shifts Monday-Friday between 07:30-18:30. Salary: £25,708.80 per annum (pro-rata) | £12.36 per hour. We’ve been delivering childcare excellence since 1989. Within our 43-day nurseries, Head Office, and Training Academy, EduBase, our ethos is simple: we all belong, we all matter, and we all contribute. We believe in ‘careers, not jobs’ , supporting one another to grow and succeed. Why join us? • Generous annual leave : 23 days paid leave per annum (pro-rata), rising to 28 days with length of service, plus paid bank holidays., • Work-life balance: Up to a further 20 paid days off each year through our Partnership Reward Days incentive; take your leave or sell the days you accrue, tax-free., • Childcare discount : 75% discount (or 40% grandparent discount) on your fees at any Childbase nursery, from day one., • Exclusive partner benefits : Long-service rewards, qualification bonuses and retail discounts., • Wellbeing support: Free meals, mental health and occupational health support, flu jabs, eye care vouchers and a free will-writing service., • We are employee-owned: Every colleague is a partner with a voice, who helps drive our success; when we do well, we each receive an annual tax-free dividend., • We are number 1: Ranked top of the Nursery World league tables for our Ofsted outcomes., • We are community driven : Supporting causes close to our hearts, we’ve raised more than £3.5 million for charity., • You are passionate about inspiring children : You have some experience of caring for babies and children aged five and under, ideally in an early years environment., • You are skilled in creating opportunities for learning: Your knowledge of child development, and ideally your EYFS knowledge, will enable you to work as a Key Person, planning and implementing high quality, engaging activities that promote learning through play; observing, assessing and recording children’s progress., • You are an advocate for safeguarding: You will ensure every child feels safe, valued, and happy and their well-being is promoted. Applicants must currently reside within a commutable distance of the nursery and hold suitable Right to Work in the UK; VISA sponsorship is not available. Safer recruitment checks apply, which include an Enhanced DBS check.

0 Join Childbase Partnership and be part of something extraordinary. Role: Team Leader (room-based) | 0-5 year olds. Location: Greengables Day Nursery | Sandhurst | GU47 0TE. Contract: Permanent | 37.5-40 hours/week | 52 weeks/year. Working pattern: Varied shifts Monday-Friday between 07:30-18:30. Salary: £31,844.80-£35,380.80 per annum (pro-rata) | £15.31-£17.01 per hour. We’ve been delivering childcare excellence since 1989. Within our 43-day nurseries, Head Office, and Training Academy, EduBase, our ethos is simple: we all belong, we all matter, and we all contribute. We believe in ‘careers, not jobs’, supporting one another to grow and succeed. Why join us? • Generous annual leave: 23 days paid leave per annum (pro-rata), rising to 28 days with length of service, plus paid bank holidays., • Work-life balance: Up to a further 20 paid days off each year through our Partnership Reward Days incentive; take your leave or sell the days you accrue, tax-free., • Childcare discount: 75% discount (or 40% grandparent discount) on your fees at any Childbase nursery, from day one., • Exclusive partner benefits: Long-service rewards, qualification bonuses and retail discounts., • Wellbeing support: Free meals, mental health and occupational health support, flu jabs, eye care vouchers and a free will-writing service., • We are employee-owned: Every colleague is a partner with a voice, who helps drive our success; when we do well, we each receive an annual tax-free dividend., • We are number 1: Ranked top of the Nursery World league tables for our Ofsted outcomes., • We are community driven: Supporting causes close to our hearts, we’ve raised more than £3.5 million for charity., • You are a qualified early years professional: You hold a DfE approved early years qualification at level 3 or above and have been working in an early years environment for the last couple of years or more., • You are skilled in creating opportunities for learning: Your knowledge of the EYFS will enable you to work as a Key Person, planning and implementing high quality, engaging activities that promote learning through play; observing, assessing and recording children’s progress., • You are an advocate for safeguarding: You always ensure every child feels safe, valued, and happy and their well-being is promoted. Applicants must currently reside within a commutable distance of the nursery and hold suitable Right to Work in the UK; VISA sponsorship is not available. Safer recruitment checks apply, which include an Enhanced DBS check. If you’re not early years qualified, visit our Careers Page to explore other opportunities.

0 Join Childbase Partnership and be part of something extraordinary. Role: Relief Nursery Practitioner. Location: Greengables Day Nursery | Sandhurst | GU47 0TE. Contract: Permanent | 0 hours/week | 52 weeks/year. Working pattern: Varied, ad-hoc shifts between 07:30-18:30, Monday-Friday. Salary: £12.36-£13.77 per hour. We’ve been delivering childcare excellence since 1989. Within our 43-day nurseries, Head Office, and Training Academy, EduBase, our ethos is simple: we all belong, we all matter, and we all contribute. We believe in ‘careers, not jobs’ , supporting one another to grow and succeed. Why join us? • Flexible work option: Work varied relief shifts on a week-to-week basis according to the nursery’s cover requirements, at just this nursery or across as many of our other nurseries as you would like to., • Exclusive partner benefits : Long-service rewards, qualification bonuses and retail discounts., • Wellbeing support : Free meals, mental health and occupational health support, flu jabs, eye care vouchers and a free will-writing service., • We are employee-owned: Every colleague is a partner with a voice, who helps drive our success; when we do well, we each receive an annual tax-free dividend., • We are number 1: Ranked top of the Nursery World league tables for our Ofsted outcomes., • We are community driven : Supporting causes close to our hearts, we’ve raised more than £3.5 million for charity., • You are a naturally nurturing person : You have some experience of caring for babies and children aged five and under, ideally in an early years environment; holding a DfE approved early years qualification at level 2 or above is advantageous though not essential., • You are passionate about inspiring children: Your knowledge of child development, and ideally your EYFS knowledge, will enable you to implement engaging activities that have been planned by the Key Person to empower children to learn through play and exploration; you will contribute to observations for the children’s learning journeys., • You are an advocate for safeguarding: You will ensure every child feels safe, valued, and happy and their well-being is promoted. Applicants must currently reside within a commutable distance of the nursery and hold suitable Right to Work in the UK; VISA sponsorship is not available. Safer recruitment checks apply, which include an Enhanced DBS check.