Nursery Practitioner

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Level 3 Nursery Practitioner

Up to £31,600 per year | 40 Hours per Week | All Year Round 

 

This vibrant nursery takes an age-appropriate approach to early years education, carefully tailoring care, activities and learning experiences to meet children exactly where they are in their development. As children move from babies to toddlers and on to preschool, their world is gently expanded through play, exploration and meaningful learning opportunities.

 

The aim is to create a warm, inspiring environment where children feel safe, confident and excited to try new things, build independence and follow their natural curiosity.

 

As a Nursery Practitioner, you’ll play a key role in bringing this to life every day - creating engaging, hands-on learning experiences, building genuine and lasting relationships with children and their families, and working as part of a supportive, passionate team that truly values consistency, individuality and high-quality early years care.

 

What We're Looking For

Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification.

Previous

experience working within a nursery or early years setting.

Strong understanding of the EYFS framework and child development.

Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection requirements.

Ability to adapt activities and care to children's individual ages, interests and developmental stages.

A warm, patient and enthusiastic approach.

Strong communication and teamwork skills.

 

What You'll Receive

Up to £31,600 per year

40 hours per week

Discounted childcare

Enhanced parental leave

Competitive annual leave

Sick pay

Wellbeing programme

Internal progression programme

Paid enhanced DBS check

Ongoing opportunities to develop your early years career

 

Your Role

Provide high-quality care and education in line with the EYFS framework.

Create activities and experiences appropriate to children's individual stages of development.

Support children's confidence, independence and emotional wellbeing.

Observe children's progress and use this to inform their next steps and learning opportunities.

Build trusting relationships with children and maintain positive communication with families.

Create safe and stimulating environments that encourage children to explore and learn through play.

Work collaboratively with colleagues to provide consistent care throughout the nursery.

Maintain high standards of safeguarding, health and safety at all times.

 

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.

 

Reference: WILL236287/ST

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