Nursery Practitioner Level 3

We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Nursery Practitioner to join our nursery setting. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for young children. This role offers an excellent opportunity to utilise your childcare expertise and leadership skills to support children's development and learning. The Nursery Practitioner will work closely with colleagues and parents to ensure the highest standards of care and education are maintained. The position is for 40 hours over four days per week.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging activities that promote children’s social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development
• Supervise children during playtime, meals, and rest periods, ensuring their safety at all times
• Maintain accurate records of children's progress and daily routines
• Foster positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues through effective communication
• Organise and manage daily nursery routines in line with organisational policies
• Support new staff members through guidance and mentorship, demonstrating management and leadership skills
• Ensure the nursery environment is clean, safe, and welcoming in accordance with health and safety regulations
• Assist with organising outings or trips that enhance children's learning experiences
• Contribute to the ongoing development of nursery programmes in collaboration with the team

Skills

• Proven experience working with children within a nursery or early childhood education setting
• Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written
• Childcare qualifications or relevant early childhood education credentials are highly desirable
• Ability to build positive relationships with children, parents, and team members
• Organised with good time management skills to handle multiple responsibilities efficiently
• Passionate about child development with a caring attitude towards young learners

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £13.41 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Free parking
• On-site parking

Application question(s):

• Do you hold a full and relevant level 3 childcare qualification ?

Work Location: In person