Early Years Level 3 Practitioner

Education Matters Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Education Matters Group in Denton, Greater Manchester, seeks a qualified Level 3 Early Years Practitioner to help create a safe, nurturing environment where children learn through play and structured activities.

You will work as part of a friendly nursery team, applying EYFS knowledge, safeguarding practices and strong communication with families to support children's learning and development.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Early Years/Nursery qualification essential.
• Previous experience in an early years or nursery setting.
• Good understanding of the EYFS framework.
• Caring, patient and enthusiastic approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.
• Ability to build positive relationships with children and families.
• Unqualified applicants cannot be considered for this position.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment for children.
• Plan and support engaging activities that promote learning and development.
• Support children's personal, social and emotional development.
• Observe, assess and record children's progress in line with the EYFS.
• Build positive and professional relationships with children, parents/carers and colleagues.
• Encourage learning through play, exploration and age-appropriate activities.
• Maintain a clean, safe and welcoming environment.
• Work effectively as part of the nursery team.

Skills

Caring and patient

Strong communication

Teamwork

Safeguarding awareness

Observation and recording

Education

Level 3 Early Years/Nursery qualification

Job description

We are looking for a qualified and enthusiastic Level 3 Early Years Practitioner to join a friendly nursery team in Denton. You will play an important role in creating a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment where children can learn and develop through play and engaging activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment for children.
• Plan and support engaging activities that promote learning and development.
• Support children's personal, social and emotional development.
• Observe, assess and record children's progress in line with the EYFS.
• Build positive and professional relationships with children, parents/carers and colleagues.
• Encourage learning through play, exploration and age-appropriate activities.
• Maintain a clean, safe and welcoming environment.
• Work effectively as part of the nursery team.

Requirements

• Level 3 Early Years/Nursery qualification essential.
• Previous experience working in an early years or nursery setting.
• Good understanding of the EYFS framework.
• Caring, patient and enthusiastic approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.
• Ability to build positive relationships with children and families.
• A genuine passion for supporting children's learning and development.
• Unqualified applicants cannot be considered for this position.

If you are a qualified Level 3 practitioner looking for a rewarding opportunity in Denton, we would love to hear from you.