At Magic Roundabout Nurseries (MRN), we don''t just provide childcare - we create a safe, joyful, and inspiring environment where children thrive and professionals grow. We''re a well-established nursery group with 30+ years of experience, and Ilkeston is one of our key branches - registered for 100 children and known for its child-led learning, strong safeguarding, and warm staff-child relationships. We''re now seeking a passionate Nursery Practitioner to join our Ilkeston team - someone who shares our values of curiosity, compassion, and commitment. What We Offer Competitive salary: £25,400 - £27,500 per year Career growth opportunities, including mentoring and leadership training 31 days of annual leave, including 3 bonus days over Christmas (based on performance) Fully funded professional development, including paid time off for training 30% Childcare discount and free daily meals Pension scheme and well-being programs Employee referral bonus: Earn £400 for each successful referral Social events such as summer BBQs and festive parties What You''ll Be Doing Serve as a key person, tracking development and building strong bonds with children and families Maintain records of observations, assessments, and progress using our nursery systems Support daily routines including sleep, mealtimes, toileting, and transitions Ensure a clean, tidy, and safe environment through daily checks and shared responsibility Support your room leader or manager in ..... full job details .....