Nursery Practitioner

Nursery Practitioner – Level 3

Salary:
Up to £29,100

40 Hours per week, All Year Round

Good Ofsted Rating

Children bring plenty of energy to a nursery day, and this setting is looking for a practitioner who can match that enthusiasm and turn it into positive learning experiences.

This welcoming Early Years setting is dedicated to providing high-quality childcare and education, following the EYFS to create meaningful opportunities for children to learn, play and develop. Rated Good by Ofsted, the nursery also benefits from a large outdoor learning environment, giving children the chance to get outside every day to explore, investigate, move and discover.

We’re looking for an experienced Level 3 Nursery Practitioner with at least three years of Early Years experience who brings positive energy, enthusiasm and a genuine enjoyment of working with young children.

• A full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification or above
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience within an Early Years setting – essential
• Strong working knowledge of the EYFS
• Good understanding of child development and age-appropriate practice
• Strong safeguarding knowledge
• A positive, energetic and enthusiastic approach
• Confidence planning engaging learning experiences around children's interests
• Someone who enjoys being actively involved in both indoor and outdoor play
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A warm, reliable and nurturing approach to children

• Provide high-quality care and education in line with the EYFS
• Create engaging experiences that encourage children to play, explore and learn
• Make full use of the nursery's large outdoor environment
• Support children's confidence, independence and individual development
• Plan activities around children's interests and developmental next steps
• Complete observations and maintain accurate learning records
• Build strong relationships with children and their families
  
  Maintain high standards across safeguarding, health and safety
• Bring enthusiasm and creativity to everyday nursery life
• Work closely with the wider team to maintain the nursery's Good Ofsted standards

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements, including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and verification of the right to work in the UK, in line with safeguarding responsibilities.