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Job Description

Nursery Practitioner

Up to £30,000 per year | Level 3 | Full Time | 40 Hours per Week

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner to join a well-established nursery where children are supported to learn through exploration, creativity, and play in a safe and nurturing environment.

The nursery offers thoughtfully designed, age-appropriate learning spaces equipped with natural resources that encourage children to investigate, discover, and develop at their own pace. Alongside bright and welcoming classrooms, children benefit from both a large and small outdoor garden, providing plenty of opportunities for active play, outdoor learning, and imaginative adventures throughout the year.

Following the EYFS framework, the nursery is committed to helping every child achieve their early learning goals while building the confidence, independence, and social skills needed for a successful transition into school.

What We’re Looking For

• Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification.
• Previous experience working within an early years setting.
• Good knowledge of the EYFS framework and safeguarding requirements.
• A caring, enthusiastic, and child-centred approach.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• A genuine passion for helping children thrive.

What’s On Offer

• Salary of up to £30,000 per year
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Bonus scheme
• Pension scheme
• Long service awards
• Regular team events
• Opportunity to work within a supportive nursery that values collaboration and career progression

Nursery Practitioner Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality care and education in line with the EYFS framework.
• Plan and provide engaging, age-appropriate activities that support children's learning and development.
• Create a warm, safe, and stimulating environment where children feel happy, secure, and valued.
• Encourage children's curiosity, confidence, and independence through play-based learning.
• Observe, assess, and record children's progress to support their individual learning journeys.
• Build positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
• Make full use of the nursery's indoor and outdoor environments to enrich children's daily experiences.
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety, and nursery policies 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: WILL247441/JG

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