Level 3 Qualified Nursery Practitioner
Near Southend-on-Sea, EssexZero2Five are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a well-established, family-run nursery located near Southend-on-Sea. This Ofsted-rated ‘Good’ setting offers a warm, homely environment where children are encouraged to thrive, explore, and reach their full potential.We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Level 3 Qualified Nursery Practitioner to join this friendly and supportive team. Both full-time and part-time hours are available, offering flexibility to suit your needs.
The Role
As a Nursery Practitioner, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality care and education to children aged 0–5 years. You will help create an engaging, nurturing environment where every child feels safe, valued, and inspired to learn.Key Responsibilities
Create a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment for children and their families.
Deliver engaging learning experiences using a Planning in the Moment approach.
Support and manage daily routines, ensuring children are supervised and engaged in meaningful, age-appropriate activities.
Observe, assess, and record children’s progress to inform future planning.
Build strong partnerships with parents, carers, and colleagues to support each child’s development.
Promote children’s health, safety, and overall well-being at all times.
Work collaboratively with the team to maintain and enhance the quality of care and education.
Support and mentor less experienced team members, contributing to a positive and professional working culture.
Requirements
A recognised Level 3 qualification in Early Years, Childcare & Education (or equivalent).
Previous experience working within an Early Years setting.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
A genuine passion for supporting children’s learning and development through play.
Commitment to ongoing professional development.
What’s On Offer
Competitive salary
Flexible working options (full-time or part-time)
Free on-site parking
Supportive, friendly working environment
Ongoing training and clear opportunities for career progression
If you’re looking to join a welcoming nursery where your skills and passion will truly make a difference, we would love to hear from you.Apply today or send your most up-to-date CV to ollie@zero2five.co.uk.....Read more...
Little Adventures Washwood Heath are delighted to have an opportunity for an Apprentice to join their team. As an Early Years Apprentice, you will be trained on the job to give you a true representation of what it is like to work in a day nursery. You will be allocated a buddy who you will work alongside, and you will work towards undertaking the role of a key person. Within the role of Apprentice, you will attend training days with our training provider and the other days will be based at Little Adventures St. Philips, Bristol nursery.
Duties
You will work as part of a team planning, monitoring and evaluating activities for children from birth to approximately five years of age
You will be responsible for the care and education of the children in the room within a key person structure
Support in ensuring the environment is stimulating and appropriate, including layout, display of resources, displays and equal opportunities
Assist with the daily, weekly and monthly checks around the nursery
Ensuring the safeguarding and welfare of the children in the room at all times is essential
You will work to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Statutory Framework
To support qualified staff with daily routines in the nursery
To learn the skills of a nursery nurse, (on the job), working practically as part of the team
To learn how to provide high quality childcare to our children
Understand the importance of keeping everyone safe and the part you play
To never be left unsupervised with the children
To gain a good understanding of child development and how this is important when caring for children
To contribute/complete children’s observations and records where required
About you
You should have a strong interest in working with children to help them develop and grow
You should show the dedication to be able to complete the apprenticeship
You need to have at least a C Grade in GCSE maths or English or be willing to complete your functional skills alongside your apprenticeship
You should demonstrate a good work ethic and be able to communicate effectively with the people around you, making sure that you treat both other staff and children with respect and care at all times
Future prospects
On completion of your level 3 apprenticeship (12-15 months), there may be opportunities to be promoted to a full-time Early Years Practitioner, and we will work with you to create a continuous development plan and learning pathway to reach your future career goals within the Early Years sector.
Little Adventures is committed to Safer Recruitment. Therefore, this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and at least 2 satisfactory references.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Apprenticeship
Benefits:
Additional leave
Bereavement leave
Company events
Cycle to work scheme
Discounted or free food
Employee discount
Health & wellbeing programme
Sick pay
Training:Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer. They will provide you with all the on-the-job training you need to up-skill in your role, and your 20% off-the-job learning will be incorporated as part of your working day.
You will be working towards the Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship standard, which includes:
Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours
Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator
Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid or Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid
Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)
This will be delivered by your dedicated training provider, Realise. Training Outcome:On completion of your level 3 apprenticeship (12–15 months), there may be opportunities to be promoted to a full-time Early Years Practitioner, and we will work with you to create a continuous development plan and learning pathway to reach your future career goals within the Early Years sector.Employer Description:Little Adventures Nursery Washwood Heath, Birmingham offers high-quality early years care in a warm, secure, and stimulating environment. Our dedicated team delivers a broad, play-based curriculum that supports each child’s learning, development and wellbeing from infancy to school age. With nurturing staff, safe, resourced indoor and outdoor spaces, and strong parent-partnership and communication, we create a home-from-home feel that helps children thrive. Book a tour online to view our beautiful settingWorking Hours :40 hours a week - Monday to Friday (shifts agreed at offer stage).Skills: Analytical Skills,Attention to detail,caring,Communication Skills,Creative,Customer care skills,Initiative,IT skills,Logical,Maths and English,Non judgemental,Organisation skills,Patience,Presentation skills,Team working....Read more...
Little Adventures Worle Weston-Super-Mare are delighted to have an opportunity for an Apprentice to join their team. As an Early Years Apprentice you will be trained on the job to give you a true representation of what it is like to work in a day nursery. You will be allocated a buddy who you will work alongside, and you will work towards undertaking the role of a key person. Within the role of Apprentice, you will attend training days with our training provider and the other days will be based at Little Adventures St. Philips, Bristol nursery.Duties:
You will work as part of a team planning, monitoring and evaluating activities for children from birth to approximately five years of age
You will be responsible for the care and education of the children in the room within a key person structure
Support in ensuring the environment is stimulating and appropriate including layout, display of resources, displays and equal opportunities
Assist with the daily, weekly and monthly checks around the nursery
Ensuring the safeguarding and welfare of the children in the room at all times is essential
You will work to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Statutory Framework
To support qualified staff with daily routines in the nursery
To learn the skills of a nursery nurse, (on the job), working practically as part of the team
To learn how to provide high quality childcare to our children
Understand the importance of keeping everyone safe and the part you play
To never be left unsupervised with the children
To gain a good understanding of child development and how this is important when caring for children
To contribute/complete children’s observations and records where required
About you:
You should have a strong interest in working with children to help them develop and grow
You should show the dedication to be able to complete the apprenticeship
You need to have at least a C Grade in GCSE maths or English or be willing to complete your functional skills alongside your apprenticeship
You should demonstrate a good work ethic and be able to communicate effectively with the people around you, making sure that you treat both other staff and children with respect and care at all times
Future prospects
On completion of your level 3 apprenticeship (12-15 months), there may be opportunities to be promoted to a full time Early Years Practitioner and we will work with you to create a continuous development plan and learning pathway to reach your future career goals within the Early Years sector.
Little Adventures is committed to Safer Recruitment, therefore this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and at least 2 satisfactory references.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, ApprenticeshipBenefits:
Additional leave
Bereavement leave
Company events
Cycle to work scheme
Discounted or free food
Employee discount
Health & wellbeing programme
Sick pay
Training:Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer. They will provide you with all of the on-the-job training you need to up-skill in your role, and your 20% off-the-job learning will be incorporated as part of your working day.
You will be working towards the Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship standard, which includes:
Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours
Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator
Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid or Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid
Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)
This will be delivered by your dedicated training provider, Realise.Training Outcome:On completion of your level 3 apprenticeship (12-15 months), there may be opportunities to be promoted to a full time Early Years Practitioner and we will work with you to create a continuous development plan and learning pathway to reach your future career goals within the Early Years sector.Employer Description:Located conveniently just off the high street in Worle, Little Adventures Nursery offers a premium nursery putting care and nurture at the heart of everything they do. Featuring a state of the art baby room and toddler and preschool room, they also have highly trained staff that put each and every child at the heart of what they do. If you like the inside, wait until you see what they're planning for the outside.They use a specialist app to connect you to your child's day at nursery. From nappy changes and food eaten to regular observations that give you live updates on how your child is progressing against the EYFS framework. Oh, and they also let you see the fun they've been having each day through news feed posts with pictures.Working Hours :40 hours a week - Monday to Friday (shifts agreed at offer stage).Skills: Analytical Skills,Attention to detail,caring,Communication Skills,Creative,Customer care skills,Initiative,IT skills,Logical,Maths and English,Non judgemental,Organisation skills,Patience,Presentation skills,Team working....Read more...
A leading brand experience agency is looking for an experienced Finance & Operations Manager to join the team.
Our values guide everything we do: putting people first, striving for execution excellence, attracting top talent, working with agility, and taking ownership.Summary of Role
We are seeking an experienced, organised, and proactive Finance & Operations Manager to support the CEO and wider team. In this role, you will oversee the agency’s financial health and operational efficiency, ensuring smooth, scalable processes across all departments. You will work alongside a dedicated and dynamic events team delivering projects across the UK, US, and international markets. Your work will directly enable the delivery of world-class live, digital, and hybrid experiences by providing financial oversight and operational guidance to support business growth and high-quality project delivery.Package
Annual salary: £45,000 – £60,000
Hybrid working: 3 days per week in the office (London), 2 days work from home
Annual leave: 25 days + bank holidays + day off on your birthday
Pension: salary sacrifice with flexible contributions
Family benefits: workplace childcare salary sacrifice scheme
Financial wellbeing: access to a financial guidance platform (including access to specialist advisers)
Key Responsibilities
Financial Management
Oversee the agency’s full financial function
Lead budgeting and forecasting initiatives
Maintain cash flow, manage accounts payable/receivable, and perform bank reconciliations to ensure accurate financial records
Manage payroll operations, staff expenses, and credit card payments
Support project teams with budget creation, approval, and reconciliation in project finance systems
Review and approve purchase orders, providing oversight of project and operational spend
Review project timesheets against actual time spent on a weekly basis
Manage FX requirements for international operations, including currency purchases and FX payments as needed
Ensure compliance with statutory obligations
Operational Management
Oversee company operations including office management, IT, hardware, and supplies, ensuring smooth day-to-day functioning
Lead office operations and environment management
Provide operational support to the leadership and project teams
Lead HR and people operations
Review, update, and enforce company policies and procedures
Support recruitment, onboarding, and training initiatives
Manage insurance renewals and supplier relationships, including contracts, NDAs, and negotiations with clients and vendors
Serve as the designated contact for Information Security, IT, and ISO27001 compliance
Required Experience
Extensive experience (10+ years) in financial and operational management within live events, creative, or brand experience agencies, with direct oversight of budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and operational processes
Proven ability to manage multiple financial and operational tasks and meet tight deadlines under pressure in a fast-paced environment
Experience maintaining highly organised systems and accurate financial records, including accounts, reconciliations, payroll, VAT, and project budgets, with strong attention to detail
Experience adapting to new processes, tools, and responsibilities in a proactive and enthusiastic manner, including implementing operational improvements and optimising workflows across teams
Hands-on experience using cloud accounting software for accounting, reporting, payroll, and financial oversight, supporting both operational and strategic decision-making
Demonstrated competence using collaborative office tools to manage workflows, reporting, team collaboration, and documentation across departments
About Us
We are a global brand experience agency creating human-centred live and virtual experiences that exceed client expectations. Working with industry-leading brands, we combine creativity, meticulous execution, and audience-focused design to deliver seamless, high-impact events—from concept through to digital, hybrid, and large-scale activations. We foster a culture of growth, collaboration, and accountability.....Read more...
