Nursery Practitioner Level 3

We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic, and caring Early Years Practitioner to join our team. This is a full time role, across four days per week balancing your role with some time for yourself and your personal wellbeing. The role is ideal for someone with a genuine passion for supporting young children’s learning and development, and who naturally provides a warm, nurturing environment where children can flourish.

The successful candidate will:

• Hold a Level 3 qualification in Childcare or Early Years Education.
• Have a strong understanding of safeguarding practices and responsibilities.
• Demonstrate integrity, compassion, and empathy when working with children and families.
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Be able to work independently, use initiative, and effectively prioritise tasks.
• Have a positive, confident, and approachable manner.
• Have at least two years’ experience in a similar role and be able to act as a positive role model within the team.

The Role

You will provide support across all nursery rooms during staff holidays and periods of absence, ensuring continuity of high-quality care and learning experiences for children aged 0–4 years.

We are seeking someone who is passionate about delivering engaging, play-based learning opportunities that enable children to learn, develop, and thrive. You will be highly motivated, enjoy working with babies and young children, and be committed to making a meaningful difference in their early years.

This is a rewarding opportunity to work within a diverse community setting, supporting children and their families to grow and learn together. We welcome individuals who can contribute fresh ideas and innovative approaches to enhance our nursery environment and strengthen our early years provision.

Key Responsibilities

• Building positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
• Welcoming and supporting families, promoting strong partnerships and home learning opportunities.
• Planning, delivering, and evaluating a range of play-based learning experiences aligned with the nursery curriculum.
• Monitoring children’s progress and helping them achieve age-appropriate developmental goals.
• Delivering activities both independently and with small groups of children.
• Supporting the overall development and wellbeing of every child in your care.

What We Offer

• Discounted and Flexible Personal Childcare
• Discounted lunch at partner Bakery 20% off
• 24 hour BUPA wellbeing support line
• Monthly Staff Wellbeing Days
• Daily Staff Wellbeing Bar
• Three Team Bonding Days per year
• Annual Team Christmas Celebration
• An additional day of annual leave on your birthday per year
• Regular reflective supervisions with management team
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
• Excellent career progression and growth prospects
• A supportive environment that encourages learning, innovation, and in-house development

An enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful applicant.

If you are passionate about early years education and want to be part of a team where your ideas, contributions, and voice are valued, we would love to hear from you.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From £28,560.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Childcare
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount

Application question(s):

• Do you hold a childcare level 3 diploma?

Experience:

• leadership : 1 year (preferred)
• Childcare: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Level 2 or 3 Childcare Qualification (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person