Early Years Educator / Nursery Practitioner
| Company: | Woodlands Day Nursery |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Above minimum wage - dependent on qualification level |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Durham, DH7 8XQ |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 22 Jul 2026 |
| Closing date: | 21 Aug 2026 |
Summary
At Woodlands Nursery School, we provide an inclusive, nurturing environment where children feel safe, secure and truly valued. With calm, welcoming spaces and access to fantastic outdoor environments, we place relationships, play and exploration at the heart of everything we do.
We support children at every stage of their early years journey - from babies taking their first steps, to toddlers discovering independence, to preschool children preparing for school.
We are looking for dedicated and enthusiastic Early Years Practitioners to join our team across our Baby Room (0–2 years), Toddler Room (2–3 years), and Preschool Room (3–5 years). This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a supportive, reflective team who are passionate about high-quality care and education.
Depending on your room, you will:
Provide warm, responsive care, supporting children’s emotional wellbeing and development
Build secure attachments, particularly in our baby room, supporting routines and individual care needs
Support communication and language development through play, interaction and modelling
Encourage curiosity, exploration and learning through a balance of child-led and adult-supported experiences
Create engaging, stimulating environments both indoors and outdoors
Support children with routines, transitions and developing independence (e.g. feeding, toileting, dressing)
Observe, assess and track children’s development in line with the EYFS
Build strong, trusting relationships with parents and carers
Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure consistency and high-quality practice
Contribute to inclusive practice and support children’s individual needs
Maintain accurate and meaningful records
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