Nursery Practitioner

Join the Finkley Nurseries Team as an Qualified Practitioner!

📍Location

• Andover : Finkley Down Farm Nursery 🕑Hours: Full-Time 38 or 40 hours per week over 4 or 5 days 💷Salary: Up to £14.30 About Us (Why This Role is Different) We don’t mean to brag… but this isn’t your average nursery 👀 Day Nursery Award winners 5 years in a row! Finkley Nurseries is part of the Attraction Nurseries family, a fast-growing group redefining early years education. 🌟The
• Setting:
• Our
• Andover setting is truly unique: 🐐 Daily access to Finkley Down Farm 🚌 Trips out on our very own Bertie Bus 🌿
• Outdoor learning, real experiences, real impact
• In short: we create childhoods full of adventure, not just childcare.
• And our ethos says it all: Happy Children. Happy Parents. Happy Staff. 🌟The Benefits (The Stuff That Matters) · 🎉In House qualification scheme — earn an additional +30p per hour- increase your hourly rate through WOW moments, planning & checklists · 🌞 Up to 6 weeks holiday + your birthday of · 🪴 volunteer day — support a charity of your choice · 🚼 50% childcare discount · 💖 Wellbeing support (Health Assured + attendance rewards) · 🎓 100 + training courses + SENCO · 🎁 £100 welcome bonus for resources · 👕 Free uniform & DBS · 💰 Referral bonuses up to £750 · 🎟 Free family access to Finkley Down Farm & Solstice Play 🌟The Role (What You’ll Actually Be Doing) We are looking for a level 2 or above Early Years Qualified Practitioner (desired but not essential) To create inspiring learning experiences and support children’s learning and development in a fun, unique, nurturing environment. You’ll be a key part of creating incredible early years experiences and will be responsible for: Deliver engaging, hands-on learning through EYFS Be a key person — supporting children’s development and wellbeing Plan, observe, and track progress using Famly Support all children, including those with SEND Work closely with your team to create a positive environment Build strong relationships with parents Maintain high standards of safety, hygiene and organisation 🌟WHY
• THIS
• ROLE
• IS
• AWESOME: Is this the single GREATEST nursery job in the entire WORLD?! Probably... maybe... you tell us! ;)
• And here’s why: Real variety — from farm visits to outdoor learning and trips on the Bertie Bus Genuine impact — you’ll play a key role in children’s early development Supportive team culture — positive, collaborative, and people-first Career growth — clear progression pathways and access to online courses Great tools & environment — modern systems and well-resourced settings 🌟Clear Career Progression We don’t just talk about progression — we build it.
• Your journey could look like: Practitioner → Deputy Daily Lead → Daily Lead → Deputy Manager →
• Nursery
• Manager
• Plus: Pay increases linked to performance (WOW moments, planning quality, checklists) Funded qualifications and specialist training Leadership development opportunities If you want to grow — we’ll help you get there. 🌟What We’re Looking For · Level 2 or Above Early Years qualification · You’re great at creating engaging learning experiences · You’ve got experience with EYFS and ideally Famly · You’re proactive, organised, and full of positive energy · You enjoy working with children and being part of a team · You can handle a fast-paced, hands-on environment · You’re (almost!) as fun as the rest of us 😉 · You’re reliable, hard-working, and genuinely care 🌟A
• Typical
• Day (Spoiler: No Two Are the Same) From morning welcomes to outdoor adventures, planning activities to farm visits — every day is different. One minute you’re leading a learning activity… Next you’re on a farm visit… Then you’re supporting a child’s big developmental milestone. It’s busy, rewarding, and never boring. 🌟The Details We’re based at Finkley Down Farm — a unique, energetic, and inspiring environment.

Location

• Andover
• Hours: 38/40 hours across 4/5 days
• Salary: up to £14.30 per hour We’re looking for someone ready to jump in, get involved, and make a difference from day one. 🌟Ready to Apply?
• If you’re looking for a role where:
• You’re valued
• You can grow
• You actually enjoy coming to work …then this is it. 👉 Apply now and start your next adventure with Attraction Nurseries. Careers - Attraction Nurseries Attraction Nurseries is an equal opportunities employer. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references.