Job summary
- Main area
- Early Years
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 30 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 6 hours per day.)
- Job ref
- 388-7445845-CORP
- Employer
- Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Rainbow Day Nursery, Annexe Site
- Town
- Torquay
- Salary
- £24,937 - £26,598 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 29/10/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Early Years Practitioner
NHS AfC: Band 3
Job overview
Are you passionate about nurturing young minds and creating a fun, safe environment for children? Join our vibrant team at Rainbow Day Nursery, where we support and inspire children aged 0–5 years in a caring, inclusive setting.
We are seeking a dedicated Early Years Practitioner with previous experience and a genuine passion for early childhood education. You will work collaboratively as part of a large team, providing high-quality care and learning experiences across the nursery. You may be based with a particular age group or work flexibly across all rooms, depending on service needs.
The nursery is open year-round, Monday to Friday, from 6:45am to 6:00pm. Shift times will vary within these hours.
Contract types available:
- Permanent – 30 hours per week
- Permanent – 15 hours per week
- Fixed Term – Maternity Cover (37.5 hours per week, ending January 2027)
What we’re looking for:
- A minimum Level 3 Recognised Early Years Qualification, in line with Government guidance Early Years Qualifications Finder
- Sound knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
- Excellent understanding of child development and safeguarding
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team
- A high level of professional practice and a nurturing, child-centred approach
If you’re ready to make a real difference in children’s lives, apply today and help shape their future in a supportive and dynamic environment!
Main duties of the job
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Support the nursery nurse team in engaging with young children aged between 3 months to 5 years through active engagement and learning through play
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Foster a caring atmosphere by ensuring every child feels valued and included
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Assist with daily routines, from snack time to nap time, keeping things smooth and enjoyable!
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Working for our organisation
Rainbow Day Nursery is the workplace nursery for Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust, based at The Annexe near Torbay Hospital.
We work in an integrated way with allied health care professionals within the locality and are a motivated and caring team to both patients and colleagues. As such you will be part of a large team, the nursery team are highly valued and have opportunities to progress and undertake regular training.
Working pattern: Our services are open 52 weeks of the year, Monday to Friday between 6:45am and 6:00pm. To meet the demands of our workplace nursery setting, you will work a variety of shifts to achieve your core hours.
Work-life balance is important to us, as such our service is not open on Weekends or Bank Holidays.
Upon joining our warm and welcoming team, you will have opportunities for personal growth through training and workshops.
During your onboarding experience, we will support you whilst during your continuous professional development by enrolling you on to safeguarding children, and Paediatric First Aid training.
There will also be opportunities to undertake bitesize training sessions and workshops throughout the year!
Why work with us? Browse our online interactive booklet to learn more.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Our people are caring, committed, inclusive and focused on quality. We focus on solutions and people’s strengths.
If you share our values and vision and are passionate about working with people on what matters to them, you could be a real asset to our Torbay and South Devon Team.
For more information, please see our combined job description and person specification form for full details.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- NVQ3 Early Years Care and Education or equivalent Childcare Qualification
Desirable criteria
- First Aid
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
- Sound knowledge of the needs of children from 0 – 5 years
- Proven relevant experience of working with children from 0-5 years in a group setting.
- To work in partnership with parents and colleagues
- Sound knowledge of safeguarding procedures
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Tina Mwaro/Jennie Judge
- Job title
- Nursery Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01803 654150
- Additional information
If you would like more information about the position, or you would like to visit the nursery, please contact the nursery managers.
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