Level 3 Childcare Practitioner

Location:

Saxilby, Lincoln Salary: £12.75 per hour

Hours:

30-40 hours per week, across 4 days

Contract:

Permanent

Start Date:

26th October 2026 Age Group: 2-5 years

LOVE WORKING WITH LITTLE MINDS? YOUR NEXT ROLE COULD BE IN SAXILBY!

Are you a passionate Early Years Practitioner or Childcare Practitioner looking for a permanent opportunity where you can make a real difference to children's early development?

Simply Education is working with a welcoming nursery in Saxilby, Lincoln, who are looking for a caring and enthusiastic Childcare Practitioner to join their team on a permanent basis.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who loves working with young children and wants to be part of a supportive nursery environment where children are at the heart of everything they do.

• Supporting children's learning and development through play and engaging activities.
• Providing high-quality care for children aged 2-5.
• Supporting children's personal, social and emotional development.
• Helping children build confidence, independence and positive relationships.
• Following the EYFS framework and supporting children's individual learning needs.
• Creating a safe, welcoming and stimulating environment.
• Working closely with colleagues and supporting the wider nursery team.
• Communicating positively with parents and carers.
• Supporting daily routines including meals, toileting, dressing and transitions.
• Maintaining high standards of safeguarding, health and safety and child welfare.

• Caring, patient and enthusiastic.
• Passionate about working with children.
• Reliable and committed to a permanent role.
• A confident communicator and team player.
• Able to build strong, positive relationships with children.
• Familiar with the EYFS and early childhood development.
• A minimum Level 2 qualification in Childcare/Early Years is required, with a Level 3 qualification preferred.

Relevant qualifications may include CACHE, NCFE, NVQ or other recognised Early Years/Childcare qualifications.

Previous experience working in a nursery or early years setting is highly desirable.

• Competitive rates of pay.
• A dedicated education consultant.
• Regular communication and support.
• Access to training and CPD opportunities.
• Opportunities to develop your Early Years career.
• A straightforward and supportive recruitment process.

Location:

Saxilby, Lincoln Pay: £12.75 per hour Start: 26th October 2026

Hours:

30-40 hours per week Working pattern: 4 days per week

Contract:

Permanent Age group: 2-5 years

Qualification:

Level 2 minimum;
Level 3 preferred

All candidates will be subject to appropriate safeguarding, referencing and DBS checks in line with statutory requirements