Nursery Practitioner
Just ChildcareThe Breakroom Take
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About Just Childcare
Just Childcare is a childcare nursery operator.
Job description from Just Childcare
Join Partou, where we put children in the lead!
40 hours a week full time - £12.55 per hour
We're seeking dedicated and qualified Level 3 Early Years Practitioners to join our Bourne End family in Hemel Hempstead!
At Partou, we are committed to providing exceptional care, compassion, and continuous learning. These values guide our interactions with children, families, and team members, ensuring a nurturing and supportive environment for all.
Some of the benefits of working as part of the Partou Crew:
- Genuine opportunities for career progression
- access to professional training
- Pension scheme,
- 60% childcare discount,
- enhanced maternity/paternity leave,
- reward and recognition, including a cash back system,
- Refer a friend Bonus Scheme,
- Birthday off,
- health & wellbeing support
- Be part of something bigger and join a leading childcare organisation who are part of the National Partnership in Early Learning and Childcare (NPELC)
- … and a £1000 welcome bonus.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Minimum Level 3 childcare qualification
- Passion for Early Years and a desire to work with children.
- Sound knowledge and understanding of the EYFS.
- Experience working in an early years setting.
Interested? Apply today!
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Note: This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
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Partou is proud be a part of the National Partnership in Early Learning and Childcare (NPELC) - a group of 10 of the largest childcare providers across England. Together, we operate over 1,300 childcare settings, employ more than 38,000 people, and take care of over 160,000 children.
Job insights from Breakroom
Nursery nurses and assistants
Nursery nurses and assistants help babies and children up to 5 years old to develop and learn preschool skills
What you’ll do as a teaching assistant:
- Support in the nursery or preschool
- Support children with their educational needs
- Be responsible for the health and safety of children
- Listen, support and care for children
Is it right for you?
This job may involve:
- Standing
- Sitting
- Physical activities
- Using a computer
- Emotionally demanding duties
What employees say
Pay
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Only some people are paid a living wage
Do Just Childcare pay nursery practitioners enough to live on?
Some people are not paid a living wage.
How we know this
46% of people say they are paid below the Real Living Wage for where they live.Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2022 and April 2024.
Why this matters
Everyone should be paid enough to live on.
The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.
The current rates are £12.00 per hour, and £13.15 per hour in London.
Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.
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Most people are paid market rates
Do Just Childcare pay nursery practitioners market rates?
Most people are paid above average for their job.
How we know this
75% of people are paid above average for the type of work they do.Based on data from 28 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2022 and April 2024.
Why this matters
Pay can vary a lot between types of job. Employers should be ensuring that the rates their staff are paid are in line with similar roles elsewhere.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get paid breaks
Do nursery practitioners at Just Childcare get paid breaks?
No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.
How we know this
96% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 27 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2022 and April 2024.
Why this matters
A good job should have paid breaks.
You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get sick pay
Do Just Childcare pay nursery practitioners sick pay?
No. Most people don’t get proper sick pay.
How we know this
92% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2022 and April 2024.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.
At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.
This is more than the legal minimum, which says you should only get paid if you are unwell for 4 full days. See Citizens Advice for more details.
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Some people do unpaid extra work
Do nursery practitioners at Just Childcare do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Sometimes. Some people do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
52% of people report that they do extra work that they don’t get paid for.Based on data from 25 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2022 and April 2024.
Why this matters
Everyone should get paid for any extra work they do, even if it is outside your contracted hours. At a good job, you should be paid for all the time you spend at work.
Hours and flexibility
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Needs improving
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Less than 4 weeks notice of shifts
How much notice do nursery practitioners get of their shift pattern at Just Childcare?
Most people don’t get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working.
How we know this
- 81% of people with changing schedules report getting one week notice or less.
- 8% of people with changing schedules report getting two weeks notice.
- 4% of people with changing schedules report getting three weeks notice.
- 8% of people with changing schedules report getting four weeks notice or more.
Based on data from 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2022 and April 2024.
Why this matters
At a good job, you get plenty of notice about when you’re working.
This makes it easy for you to plan the rest of life, as well as your finances, because you know how much you’ll be working and when.
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Most people don’t worry about their hours
Do nursery practitioners at Just Childcare worry about hours?
Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
80% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 25 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2022 and April 2024.
Why this matters
At a good job, you shouldn’t have to worry about getting enough hours each week.
A good job should guarantee you a minimum number of hours in a contract, if you want it.
This makes it easier to plan your finances, because you know how much you’ll be earning.
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Only some people get a choice of shifts
Do nursery practitioners at Just Childcare get to choose the shifts they work?
Some people don’t get enough choice over which shifts they work.
How we know this
52% report that their manager doesn’t give them enough choice over which shifts they work.Based on data from 25 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2022 and April 2024.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
Needs improving
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Hard to change shifts
How easy is it for nursery practitioners at Just Childcare to change shifts?
Most people find it hard to change shifts.
How we know this
79% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2022 and March 2024.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. It should be easy to change a shift if you need to, whether that’s in an emergency or for planning ahead.
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Can be hard to book holiday
How easy is it for nursery practitioners to book a holiday at Just Childcare?
Some people find it hard to book holiday.
How we know this
41% of people report it’s hard to book holidays.Based on data from 22 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2022 and April 2024.
Why this matters
A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.
Needs improving
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Shifts get changed at short notice
Do Just Childcare managers change nursery practitioners shifts at short notice?
Most managers change people’s shifts at short notice.
How we know this
74% of people say their manager changes their shifts at the last minute.Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2022 and April 2024.
Why this matters
If your manager is often changing your shifts at short notice that’s a sign of poor planning. At a good job you won’t be messed around at the last minute.
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Some people find it hard to take sick leave
How easy is it for nursery practitioners to take sick leave at Just Childcare?
Some people find it hard to take sick leave.
How we know this
54% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 28 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2022 and April 2024.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off when you need to.
A good job should support you when you’re unwell and have systems in place that will allow you to take time off to recover when you need it.
Workplace
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Only some people feel treated with respect
Do nursery practitioners at Just Childcare feel treated with respect by their managers?
Some people don’t feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
46% of people say they’re not treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2022 and April 2024.
Why this matters
Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.
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Most people get proper breaks
Do nursery practitioners at Just Childcare get proper breaks?
Most people get proper breaks.
How we know this
88% of people report that they get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 25 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2022 and April 2024.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.
Needs improving
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Most people are stressed
Is it stressful for nursery practitioners to work at Just Childcare?
Most people feel stressed here.
How we know this
93% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 27 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2022 and April 2024.
Why this matters
Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.
Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.
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Most people enjoy their job
Do nursery practitioners at Just Childcare enjoy their jobs?
Most people enjoy their job.
How we know this
68% of people report they enjoy their job.Based on data from 22 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2022 and April 2024.
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Only some people recommend their team
Do nursery practitioners at Just Childcare recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
46% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 28 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2022 and April 2024.
Why this matters
A good job means enjoying the place where you work.
The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.
If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.
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Most people get enough training
Do nursery practitioners get enough training when they start at Just Childcare?
Most people got enough training when they started.
How we know this
68% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 28 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2022 and April 2024.
Why this matters
A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.
This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.
It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.
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Only some people get support to progress
Are nursery practitioners given support to progress at Just Childcare?
Only some people are given support to progress here.
How we know this
In the last year, 41% of people report not being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their role.Based on data from 27 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2022 and April 2024.
Why this matters
A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.
This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.
Needs improving
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Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening
Do nursery practitioners think Just Childcare head office understands what's happening where they work?
Most people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
88% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 25 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2022 and April 2024.
Why this matters
At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.
To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.
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Only some people feel well informed by head office
Do nursery practitioners feel well informed about how Just Childcare is doing?
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
67% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2022 and April 2024.
Why this matters
At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.
You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.
What Just Childcare employees say about their job
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Best thing
The joy of looking after children and watching them become their own person
Worst thing
My management isn’t very positive, as part of them management team I do try and give my team the boost they need. But other managers aren’t the same.
Just Childcare Employee, November 2023
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Best thing
Being with the children and helping them develop
Worst thing
Not much communication and always left confused sometimes
Just Childcare Nursery practitioner, October 2022
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