📍 Location: Shakespeare Road, Popley, Basingstoke, RG24 9BP
🕒 Hours: 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday
💷 Salary: £22,937 per year (FTE)
📄 Contract: Full-Time
🎓 Essential: Level 2 Early Years Qualification (listed on the DfE checker)
💰 Sign-Up Bonus: £500 total – £250 on your start date + £250 after successful probation
💛 Where Work Feels Like Family
At Basingstoke Nursery, part of the Kids family, we’re more than a nursery — we’re a close-knit community where everyone looks out for each other. Our team isn’t just friendly; they’re like family. Many of our colleagues have been here for years, and that says a lot — because once you join us, you simply don’t want to leave.
Every day, you’ll work alongside passionate people who share laughter, ideas, and genuine care — for the children and for each other. You’ll always feel supported, appreciated, and part of something meaningful.
🌈 What You’ll Do
As an Assistant Practitioner, you’ll help shape magical moments for up to 90 children — building confidence, curiosity, and creativity through play.
Your days will be full of smiles, teamwork, and meaningful connections.
You’ll:
🎨 Lead Through Play – Create engaging, imaginative learning experiences that make every child feel seen and celebrated.
💛 Create Belonging – Help children feel safe, confident, and proud of who they are.
👧🏽 Support Individual Needs – Offer patient, compassionate support tailored to each child.
🤝 Collaborate – Work hand-in-hand with an incredible team who share your passion and energy.
🔐 Keep Everyone Safe – Maintain a nurturing, safeguarding-first environment.
📘 Apply EYFS Principles – Bring learning and development to life through everyday fun.
🗣 Empower Voices – Encourage children to express themselves and make choices.
🏡 Build Relationships – With families, colleagues, and children alike — because at our nursery, everyone belongs.
🌟 Who You Are
You’re kind, creative, and full of heart. You love helping children grow and thrive — and you value being part of a team that truly supports one another.
You have:
✅ Experience working with disabled children and young people.
✅ A Level 2 Early Years Qualification (listed on the DfE checker).
✅ A caring, inclusive, and adaptable approach.
✅ Great communication and teamwork skills.
✅ A good understanding of safeguarding and EYFS practices.
🎁 Why You’ll Love Working Here
💬 A Team Like No Other: Our staff stay because they love it here. You’ll join a warm, loyal team who genuinely care — about the children, about the families, and about each other.
🎉 Support That Feels Personal: Whether it’s a quick check-in, a shared coffee, or a celebration of a win, you’ll always feel valued.
💡 Room to Grow: Ongoing training and real opportunities to develop your skills and career.
🌍 Purpose That Matters: Every day, you’ll make a meaningful difference to children’s lives.
💸 Welcome Bonus: £500 as our way of saying “welcome to the family.”
🎯 Ready to Join Us?
If you’re looking for more than just a job — if you want to belong to a place where people care, laugh, and grow together — Basingstoke Nursery is waiting for you.
🔗 Visit: Basingstoke Nursery - Kids
📩 Apply now and bring your heart to work every day.
Basingstoke, Hampshire, United Kingdom
RG24 9BP