Nursery Practitioner Level 3

Early Years Practitioner

Nuthurst Day Care

Job Type: Full-time
Location: Moston
Salary: £13 per hour
Hours: 37.5
Contract: Permanent

About the Role

Nuthurst Day Care is looking for a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Early Years Practitioner to join our team.

You will play an important role in providing high-quality care, learning and development opportunities for children, helping them feel safe, valued and supported as they grow and learn.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about early years education, enjoys creating engaging learning experiences and is committed to providing outstanding childcare.

Key Responsibilities

As an Early Years Practitioner, your responsibilities will include:

• Providing high-quality care, learning and development opportunities for children.
• Planning and delivering engaging, age-appropriate activities based on children's interests and individual needs.
• Building warm, nurturing relationships with children and supporting their emotional wellbeing.
• Observing, assessing and documenting children's learning and development in line with the EYFS.
• Creating an inclusive environment where every child is supported to reach their full potential.
• Working closely with colleagues to maintain high standards of care, cleanliness and organisation.
• Building strong and positive partnerships with parents and carers.
• Following safeguarding, SEND, health and safety, and nursery policies and procedures.

Supporting Inclusion & SEND

In this role, you will play an important part in creating an inclusive environment where every child feels valued, supported and able to thrive.

You will:

• Support children with additional needs in line with individual plans and professional guidance.
• Work closely with the Nursery Manager, SENDCo, parents, carers and external professionals where appropriate.
• Adapt activities and learning opportunities to meet individual children's needs.
• Promote positive relationships and inclusive practice throughout the nursery.
• Ensure every child has the opportunity to participate, learn and thrive.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who has:

• A relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification.
• Recent experience working within an early years or nursery setting.
• A strong understanding of the EYFS framework.
• A genuine passion for supporting children's learning, development and wellbeing.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• A proactive and positive attitude.
• A willingness to contribute to a new and developing nursery environment.
• A caring, enthusiastic, reliable and committed approach to childcare.

Why Join Nuthurst Day Care?

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of our team and contribute to creating a warm, inclusive and nurturing environment where children can learn, develop and flourish.

We are looking for practitioners who want to make a genuine difference to children's early experiences and who will bring enthusiasm, creativity and a positive attitude to the role.

Safeguarding

At Nuthurst Day Care, the safety and wellbeing of children is at the heart of everything we do.

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment.

The successful candidate will be subject to:

• An Enhanced DBS check.
• References and full employment history checks.
• Robust safer recruitment procedures in line with statutory guidance.

What We Offer

• Competitive rate of £13.00 per hour.
• Full-time, permanent contract following a successful probationary period.
• Opportunity to help build a new nursery from the ground up.
• Supportive and forward-thinking working environment.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• The chance to make a lasting difference to children's lives.

Are You Our Kind of Person?

We're looking for someone who:

• Believes every child deserves to feel safe, valued and heard.
• Champions inclusion and supports every child to thrive.
• Is positive, enthusiastic and a strong team player.
• Takes safeguarding seriously.
• Is passionate about early years and excited to be part of something new.

How to Apply

If you are passionate about early years education and would like to join the team at Nuthurst Day Care, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now with your CV and a brief supporting statement explaining why you would be a great fit for the role.

Pay: £13.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 37.5 per week

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking

Work Location: In person