Nursery Practitioner

Job Description

Nursery Practitioner (Level 3)

Salary: £29,200 per annum

Full-Time, 40 hours per week

Are you a caring and enthusiastic Early Years Practitioner looking to join a welcoming nursery where children are encouraged to learn through play, exploration, and outdoor adventures?

This Good Ofsted-rated nursery is looking for a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner to become part of a friendly, supportive team. Set within a charming environment with bright, spacious rooms, a wonderful garden, and regular forest school sessions, this is a fantastic opportunity to help children thrive in a nurturing and inspiring setting.

What Our Client Is Looking For

• Level 3 Early Years qualification or above – essential
• Previous experience working in a nursery or early years setting
• A caring, enthusiastic, and child-centred approach
• Good knowledge of the EYFS and child development
• A passion for outdoor learning and encouraging children to explore nature
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues

What's on Offer

• Heavily discounted childcare
• Annual leave increasing with service
• Additional day off for your birthday
• Staff incentives
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Training and development opportunities
• Team events
• Good Ofsted-rated nursery with a wonderful garden and regular forest school sessions

Key Responsibilities

• Creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where children can learn, play, and develop with confidence
• Planning and delivering stimulating activities in line with the EYFS, making the most of the nursery's outdoor spaces and forest school sessions
• Building positive relationships with children and supporting their emotional, social, and developmental needs
• Observing, assessing, and recording children's progress, sharing updates with families where appropriate
• Supporting children's independence through play-based learning and everyday routines
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to maintain high standards of care and education
• Ensuring the nursery remains a safe, clean, and welcoming environment while following safeguarding and health and safety procedures

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: WILL245380/JJ-RM

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