Average Childcare Practitioner salary in the UK

We are the internal recruitment partner for The Peterborough School, (thepeterboroughschool.co.uk) a well-established and highly successful Independent Day School situated in a beautiful setting close to the city centre. We are presenting an exciting opportunity for a Childcare Practitioner to join their "Outstanding" Nursery on a permanent basis. You will join a collaborative and supportive team who encourage new ideas and champions ongoing learning and professional growth. As a Childcare Practitioner, you will thrive at creating an engaging, fun, and safe environment for the children. You will set up and tidy away planned activities, provide developmental updates to parents and work closely with your key children to ensure the progression of their learning and development. The successful candidate will have experience within an Early Years setting, hold a Level 2 (or above) childcare qualification, and have experience of promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children. If you are a motivated and passionate Childcare Practitioner and are keen to work alongside a team of dedicated staff, then this is a great opportunity to work for a reputable employer with fantastic benefits and learning opportunities.    Requirements Hold a Level 2 or above childcare qualification.Have a thorough understanding and working knowledge of EYFS and safeguarding requirements. Ability to create an engaging and stimulating environment. Ability to form and maintain relationships with children, parents, and colleagues. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Additional completed training courses are desirable. Benefits A competitive salary of £22,006 - £25,272 per annum dependent on skills, knowledge, and experience.Working Hours: 40 hours across Monday-Friday (Shifts including: 07:30-16:30, 08:00-17:00, 08:00-18:00 with half a day off)25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays and closure over Christmas.£1000 referral bonus.50% discounted nursery fees.Free lunches.Free use of the fitness suite.Free uniform provided.Free onsite parking. Generous Pension Scheme. Learning and progression opportunities, including 3 dedicated paid staff training days across the year. As part of The Peterborough School, established in 1895, you join a supportive family, with a long history of success. Joining the wider team, you will enjoy further benefits that being part of a thriving workplace brings.  The Nursery recently expanded too, signalling the School's success and ambition for the future. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Interested? Then APPLY now for immediate consideration. All our vacancies are handled by our internal recruitment team at Vero HR, therefore any unsolicited CV's and/or Agency Terms of Business will not be accepted. For any recruitment agency enquiries please email

About the opportunity: We are the internal recruitment partner for The Peterborough School (thepeterboroughschool.com), a well-established and highly successful Independent Day School situated in a beautiful setting close to the city centre. We are presenting an exciting opportunity for an Apprentice Childcare Practitioner to join the "Outstanding" Nursery. You will join a collaborative and supportive team who encourage new ideas and champions ongoing learning and professional growth. The Apprentice Childcare Practitioner will have an interest in providing a high standard of care and education to children by delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum. You will have the opportunity to learn from experienced team members, working across all rooms within the Nursery to maximise your development. You will thrive at creating a fun, stimulating and safe environment for the children in the Nursery, setting up and tidying away planned activities. Working closely with your Key Children, you will ensure their learning and development is focused and progressing in a positive manner. We would be delighted to hear from candidates who are looking to take the next step in their career to become a Childcare Practitioner.   Requirements Maths and English GCSE's, Grade 4 or 5 (C) and above. Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.Maintain and complete records and documentation accurately.A genuine motivation to work with children and young people whilst promoting their safety and wellbeing. Positive attitude to use of authority and maintaining discipline.Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children, parents, and team members. Benefits An annual salary of £13,312.Working Hours: 40 hours across Monday-Friday (Shifts including: 07:30-16:30, 08:00-17:00, 08:00-18:00 with half a day off)25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays and closure over Christmas.Referral bonus.50% discounted nursery fees.Free lunches.Free use of the fitness suite.Free uniform provided.Free onsite parking. Generous Pension Scheme. Learning and progression opportunities, including 3 dedicated paid staff training days across the year. As part of The Peterborough School, established in 1895, you join a supportive family, with a long history of success. Joining the wider team, you will enjoy further benefits that being part of a thriving workplace brings.  The Nursery recently expanded too, signalling the School's success and ambition for the future. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Interested? Then APPLY now for immediate consideration. All our vacancies are handled by our internal recruitment team at Vero HR, therefore any unsolicited CV's and/or Agency Terms of Business will not be accepted. For any recruitment agency enquiries please email

Acorn Education are hiring Residential Childcare Practitioners in the Shropshire Region. Role: Residential Childcare Practitioner Location: Shrewsbury, Shropshire Salary: £23,920.00 per annum (plus potential sleep ins) Hours: Full-time, Permanent (40 hours per week - 2 days on, 4 days off shift pattern) Essential: Full UK Driving License and access to own vehicle  How we reward you We want our occupants to have the best support possible, and therefore you’ll receive an exceptional rewards package including: Basic salary: £23,920.00 per annumSleep ins paid at £45.00 per night‘Journey to Management’ programme – starting with your Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare with the ability to continue on to your L5 Management qualification (all qualifications funded by us!)Life AssurancePension scheme with options to increase your contributions“Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks And market leading benefits offered through our Flexible Benefits Platform Vista that enable you to choose the package that’s right for you, including: A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad, to use at high street stores, events, cinemas, restaurants and more!Critical illness cover The Opportunity Our next Children's Care Worker will be someone who has:  A big heart and passion to make a difference to the residents’ lives.Patience, resilience, and calmness. Some of your duties would be as follows Supporting the young people to appointments and activities such as shopping or trips outCompleting relevant paperworkUndertaking household tasksEngage our young people in tasks and activities Acorn Education, part of the Outcomes First Group. are recruiting Residential Childcare Practitioners to join our teams within the Shropshire Region.  Calcott Farm is an accommodation with a capacity of 4. We support Young People to build incredible futures by giving them opportunities, developing their life skills and personal interests.  The accommodation is based in the Shrewsbury area, and are within commutable distance from Nantwich, Whitchurch, Telford, Shifnal and surrounds We are friendly and fun, and though there are challenges too, everything we do is dedicated to creating rewarding experiences – for those we look after and for everyone in our team! How to Apply1.    Click Apply and follow the on-screen instructions 2.    Visit our website at jobs/ where you can sort all of our live vacancies to find one that is most relevant to you - Search by Role, Location or even distance to your own home to find your perfect job!  Acorn Education is part of Outcomes First Group. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and adults. All successful applicants will be subject to a free fully enhanced  DBS and reimbursement of the Update Service fee. #1