Nursery Practitioner - Level 3 Nurseries

Nursery Practitioner - Level 3 Early Years

Location: Shooting Stars Nursery, Wolverhampton, WV3 9DU

Salary: £13.40 per hour
Contract: Full‑time | 40 hours/week | Monday to Friday (Part‑time hours considered)
Hours: 7:30am–6:00pm | All year round | Closed on bank holidays

Are you a passionate and motivated Level 3 Early Years Practitioner looking for a new opportunity? At Shooting Stars Wolverhampton, you’ll have the chance to support, nurture and inspire young children every single day.

We’re looking for a dedicated Nursery Practitioner to join our warm, collaborative team — where your skills are celebrated and your professional development genuinely matters.

We’re seeking an experienced early years professional who is:

• Level 3 qualified in Early Years (full & relevant)
• Experienced working within a children’s day nursery
• Confident in delivering the EYFS and supporting children with SEND
• Knowledgeable about safeguarding and child protection procedures
• Passionate about building positive, trusting relationships with families
• Committed to delivering high‑quality, child‑led learning and care

As a Nursery Practitioner, you will:

• Act as a Key Person, supporting each child’s learning and development
• Plan and deliver engaging, age‑appropriate activities aligned with the EYFS
• Work closely with parents and carers to support children holistically
• Maintain a safe, inclusive and stimulating environment
• Contribute to ongoing quality improvements and uphold Ofsted standards

Join a team where wellbeing, support and career progression are central to everything we do. We’re proud to offer a nurturing workplace that encourages new ideas, celebrates achievements and invests in your professional journey.

• Flexible employment contracts to support work–life balance
• Competitive pay + annual pay & benefits review
• Paid holiday entitlement increasing with length of service
• Funded training, CPD and career progression across our 6 nurseries
• Mental Health First Aid support, EAP & regular Team Voice sessions
• Free uniform, DBS check & access to a comfortable staff break room with snacks
• Monthly GEM Awards, team socials & annual recognition events

Shooting Stars Nurseries is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All positions involve working directly with children and are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants must declare all convictions, including those considered ‘spent’. Successful candidates will undergo an enhanced DBS check and full reference vetting.