Early years practitioner

Academics; South Shields; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics is seeking a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner to join our team on a full-time basis in Dartford, Kent. The role involves working across day nurseries and nursery provisions within primary schools to support children's development.

The ideal candidate holds Level 3 Early Years/Nursery qualifications, has prior early years experience, and is reliable, enthusiastic, and a team player. A fully enhanced DBS is preferred, with flexibility to travel between settings around Dartford.

Qualifications

• Holds a Level 3 Early Years/Nursery qualification.
• Has experience working with children in an early years setting.
• Ideally drives or has reliable access to public transport to travel to different settings around Dartford and surrounding areas.

Responsibilities

• Work across day nurseries and nursery provisions within primary schools.
• Support children's development through play-based and structured activities.
• Be flexible to work in both nursery and primary school nursery settings and travel between sites.

Skills

Team player

Flexible

Enthusiastic

Reliable

Transport access

Education

Level 3 Early Years/Nursery qualification

Job description

L3 Nursery Practitioner

Location: Dartford, Kent
Hours: Full‑time, Monday‑Friday
Start Date: ASAP

We are currently looking for a passionate and reliable Level 3 Nursery Practitioner to join our team on a full‑time basis.

The successful candidate will be happy working across a variety of early years settings, including day nurseries and nursery provisions within primary schools.

The ideal candidate:

• Holds a Level 3 Early Years/Nursery qualification
• Has experience working with children in an early years setting
• Is enthusiastic, caring and passionate about supporting children's development
• Is reliable, professional and able to work effectively as part of a team
• Is flexible and happy to work in both nursery and primary school nursery settings
• Can commit to Monday‑Friday, full‑time hours
• Has a fully enhanced DBS, or is willing to apply and pay for a new one
• Ideally drives, or has reliable access to public transport to travel to different settings around Dartford and the surrounding areas

Immediate start available!

If you're an enthusiastic Level 3 Nursery Practitioner looking for a new opportunity and are available for full‑time work, we'd love to hear from you!

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.