It’s just lovely, I can’t recommend it enough to friends looking for a setting for their little ones. It’s welcoming, it’s clean, staff are all friendly, everyone shows genuine care for the children, and you don’t find that in all nurseries! Everyone at Moorlands are so brilliant
Who we are
Qualified Early Years Practitioner
FSB Pedagogy
Location: First Steps (Bath) First Steps (Bath) Bath Opportunity Preschool (BOP) Early Years Specialist Service
Job Reference: BOPQEYP/SEP25
Salary: : £12.65 to 12.90 per hour. (depending on experience)
Hours: This is a family leave cover post, exact hours to be agreed but need to cover 3 days
Closing Date: 5th September 2025 at12pm
The Vacancy
Early Years Practitioner Level 3 -
First Steps puts people before profit: work for a family of nurseries with heart.
First Steps is a charity and social enterprise, our people love working for us because we focus on the child and work alongside their families, and the local community to give them the best start in life.
First Steps is known for quality and inclusion; we give you strong in-house training and access to promotion. Our nurseries are community-focused, and teams take care of each other. You join a family of nurseries with a great support network.
What's in it for you?
"First Steps provided opportunities for me to train and develop my leadership skills and balance the needs of a young family” Laura preschool lead at Twerton.
- Lots of training, promotions.
- Generous pension, an employer/employee matched contribution of 5%
- 50% discount on childcare fees.
- Up to 24 days off a year plus bank holidays.
- Many other benefits that take care of you, including access to Health Assured employee assistant app and access to the Bike2Work scheme. See our website for full benefits Jobs at First Steps | First Steps Bath
A bit about the role
It’s truly heartwarming to be part of the Early Years team, where our passion lies in nurturing young minds and fostering their growth.
You will play a full part in the planning, organising and delivery of activities and creating learning experiences designed to improve outcomes for children with special educational needs. You will work in partnership with parents, carers, and partner organisations.
You will need:
- Level 3 or above childcare qualification
- The right to work in the UK.
- An ability to safeguard and protect children.
- To be positive, adaptable, and friendly
About BOP.
BOP early years specialist service is based on the site of Broadlands School, Keynsham.
We are a friendly team of experienced early years staff who specialise in children under five with special educational needs and disabilities. Children have enhanced adult to child ratios to ensure that they are able to progress.
Apply now!
Contact us today, our friendly team are waiting to hear from you.
Stef Walbyoff, Manager BOP. Early Years Specialist Service. Stef.walbyoff@firststepsbath.org.uk
01225 830972