Level 3 Practitioner

Location: Caversham

Level 3 Qualified Nursery Practitioner – Caversham

Location:

Hemdean Road, Caversham, RG4 Salary: £30,000 – £32,000 per year

Hours:

4 days per week, 7:30am – 6:30pm Preferred Room: 0–2 years or 2–3 years

Revive is partnering with this nursery

Revive is delighted to be partnering with a well-established nursery in Caversham to recruit an enthusiastic and dedicated Level 3 Qualified Nursery Practitioner to join their friendly team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a warm, supportive and welcoming setting where children are at the heart of everything they do. The nursery has a strong home-from-home atmosphere and is committed to providing high-quality care, learning and development for every child.

Join a friendly and supportive team

Are you a passionate Level 3 Qualified Early Years Practitioner looking for a setting where you can make a real difference to children's early experiences? The nursery is looking for a caring, enthusiastic and committed Level 3 Nursery Practitioner to join their team. The setting welcomes children from 3 months to 5 years, with this role ideally suited to someone who enjoys working with younger children in either the 0–2 or 2–3 room.

You'll be joining a team of around 20 friendly and approachable practitioners, working across three rooms with approximately 50 children.

Our approach

The nursery believes children learn best when they are given the freedom to explore, investigate and follow their own interests. Their approach is inspired by The Curiosity Approach, creating engaging, homely environments with natural, real-life and open-ended resources. They use in-the-moment planning, meaning children's interests, ideas and experiences help shape their learning. Practitioners are encouraged to get to know their key children, recognise teachable moments and extend learning through meaningful play and interactions.

About the role

As a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner, you will play an important role in providing high-quality care, education and support to the children. You'll be responsible for:

* Providing warm, nurturing and responsive care. Supporting children's learning and development in line with the EYFS.

* Building strong relationships with your key children and their families. Planning and delivering engaging activities and experiences.

* Following children's interests and extending their learning through play. Using observations to understand children's development and identify their next steps.

* Supporting children's emotional, social, physical and language development. Encouraging children's independence, confidence and curiosity. Creating a safe, stimulating and inclusive environment.

* Working collaboratively with colleagues to provide consistent care.

* Communicating effectively with parents and carers.

* Supporting safeguarding and the welfare of all children.

* Contributing positively to the setting's friendly team culture.

Your development matters

The nursery is committed to supporting the professional development and career progression of its team. You'll have access to ongoing opportunities for professional development, including:

* Brighter Futures CPD

* SEN training

* Opportunities to progress towards Level 4, Level 5 and Level 6 qualifications

* Ongoing training and development

* Support from experienced practitioners and managers

* Opportunities to take on additional responsibilities and progress within the setting

Whether you're an experienced Level 3 practitioner or recently qualified and looking for your next opportunity, this is a setting where you can continue to develop your skills and career.

What we offer

 * £30,000 – £32,000 salary

* 4-day working week

* 7:30am – 6:30pm

* 5 weeks' holiday, plus bank holidays

* Christmas closure

* Paid lunch break

* Well-being support

* Paid Christmas party

* Free on-site parking

* Ongoing CPD and training

* Opportunities for further qualifications

* SEN training

* Career progression opportunities

* A friendly, supportive and approachable team

Why join this nursery?

The nursery believes the best Early Years environments allow children to be curious, confident and independent. Children are encouraged to explore, play, investigate and learn…