Nursery Practitioner Level 3

At Play n Learn, we are passionate about providing a safe, nurturing, and inspiring environment where young children can learn, play, and grow. We pride ourselves on creating a supportive team culture where our staff feel truly valued and empowered in their careers.

We are currently looking for a enthusiastic, dedicated, and experienced Level 3 Early Years Practitioner to join our friendly nursery family!

The Role

As a Level 3 Practitioner, you will play a key role in delivering outstanding care and early education for our children. You will be responsible for:

• Creating fun, stimulating, and age-appropriate learning experiences aligned with the EYFS curriculum.
• Acting as a Key Person to a group of children, tracking their progress and supporting their individual developmental needs.
• Building strong, positive relationships with parents and carers.
• Ensuring high standards of health, safety, and safeguarding are maintained at all times.

What We Offer (Benefits)

We believe in taking care of the people who take care of our children. As part of our team, you’ll enjoy:

• Free Uniform provided.
• Paid Days Out & Social Events – We love celebrating our team’s hard work!
• Discounted Childcare for your own children.
• Flexible Working – Choose between a 4-day or 5-day working week (40 hours).
• Term-Time Only Option – Ideal for work-life balance around school holidays.
• Ongoing Training & CPD Opportunities to support your career growth.
• Generous Annual Leave + Bank Holidays.

Requirements

• Qualification: Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years / Childcare qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 3, CACHE, NNEB, or equivalent).
• Experience: Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework and safeguarding policies.
• Attributes: Passionate about early years education, enthusiastic, reliable, and a great team player.
• DBS: An enhanced DBS check will be required (or registered on the Update Service).

Pay: From £13.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Childcare
• Company events
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Licence/Certification:

• DBS on the update service (preferred)
• Level 3 in Childcare (required)

Work Location: In person