Nursery Practitioner

Level 3 Nursery Practitioner - Up to £30,000

We have an exciting opportunity for a Nursery Practitioner to join our client’s family-run children’s day nursery. It is nestled in a leafy residential area and set within a large Edwardian house with extensive gardens. The setting cares for children aged 3 months to 5 years and operates from well-equipped rooms.

• This role requires a full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification
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• You must have recent experience working as a Nursery Practitioner in a nursery
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• Applicants must be confident managing a key group independently.
• Salary:
  Up to £30,000 depending on experience
• 40 hours per week
• Shift pattern: 7:30am–4:30pm or 9:30am–6:00pm
• Full-time, permanent contract

• Clear room organisation and defined age groups
• Large garden space used as part of daily learning
• Family-run ownership with strong management team
• Ongoing training and development
• Structured rota with fixed full-time hours

• Full and relevant Level 3 qualification in Early Years
• Strong working knowledge of the EYFS framework
• Recent experience as a Nursery Practitioner in a nursery setting
• Experience caring for children aged 0–5 years
• Clear understanding of safeguarding responsibilities
• Paediatric First Aid
• Training or experience in additional early years programmes or specialty areas

• Plan and deliver EYFS-led activities appropriate to your room
• Act as key person, completing observations and assessments
• Maintain accurate learning and development records
• Follow safeguarding and health and safety procedures
• Support daily routines including meals, sleep and transitions
• Contribute to room planning meetings and parent communication

Applications for the Nursery Practitioner Level 3 role will be reviewed against the essential criteria. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview and a nursery tour.