Level 3 Nursery Practitioner Hertfordshire

Location:

Stevenage, Hertfordshire

Salary:
Up to £32,000 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience

Position:
Level 3 Nursery Practitioner / Qualified Early Years Educator

Qualification

Required:

Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification

Are you a passionate, caring and enthusiastic Level 3 qualified Nursery Practitioner looking for an exciting new childcare opportunity in Stevenage, Hertfordshire?

Early Years Academy is recruiting a dedicated and experienced Level 3 Nursery Practitioner for a nursery in Stevenage, offering a competitive salary of up to £32,000 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Early Years professional who enjoys working with babies, toddlers and preschool children, delivering engaging learning experiences and helping young children reach their full potential.

We are looking for someone who is committed to providing outstanding childcare and early education, understands the importance of safeguarding and enjoys creating a positive, nurturing and stimulating environment where every child feels safe, valued and supported.

As a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner, you will play an essential role in supporting children’s learning and development in accordance with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), building positive relationships with families and working closely with colleagues to maintain high standards of care.

Whether you’re an experienced Nursery Practitioner looking for a fresh challenge or a newly qualified Level 3 Early Years Educator ready to develop your career, we would love to hear from you.

Please note:

Applicants must hold a full and relevant Level 3 qualification in Childcare or Early Years. This vacancy is for qualified Level 3 practitioners only.

• Providing high-quality care and early education for babies, toddlers and preschool children.
• Supporting children’s learning and development in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) statutory framework.
• Planning and delivering creative, stimulating and age-appropriate learning experiences.
• Encouraging children’s independence, confidence, curiosity and communication skills.
• Observing, assessing and recording children’s learning and developmental progress.
• Supporting children’s individual interests, abilities and learning needs.
• Acting as a key person for an allocated group of children, where required.
• Building secure, positive and nurturing relationships with children.
• Creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports every child’s development.
• Supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
• Maintaining a safe, clean, welcoming and stimulating nursery environment.
• Promoting children’s emotional wellbeing and positive behaviour.
• Supporting children’s personal care routines, including mealtimes, toileting, hygiene and rest periods.
• Encouraging outdoor learning, sensory exploration and learning through play.
• Building positive relationships with parents and carers and communicating children’s progress.
• Working collaboratively with nursery colleagues to maintain high standards of childcare.
• Following safeguarding, child protection, health and safety and nursery policies.
• Maintaining accurate records and completing observations and assessments as required.
• Participating in staff meetings, training and professional development activities.
• Supporting the nursery’s commitment to providing high-quality Early Years education.

• A full and relevant Level 3 qualification in Childcare or Early Years.
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