Early Years Practitioner Level 3

Spring Nurseries by Action for Children; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts portal

Blue Light Card

Salary Finance

Childcare discount 60%

Dependency leave

Paid parental leave

Professional qualifications

Pension with life cover

Job summary

Spring Nurseries by Action for Children is hiring an Early Years Practitioner (qualified level 3) in Gateshead to support children aged 0-5 in a nurturing nursery setting. You’ll contribute to high-quality care and learning, building trusting relationships with children and families, while following EYFS guidelines.

You will observe development, tailor activities to individual needs, and collaborate with colleagues to create an inclusive, safe learning environment.

Qualifications

• A Level 3 Early Years and Childcare qualification (NNEB, CACHE, NVQ Level 2 or 3 or equivalent).
• Knowledge of children's development from 0-5 and EYFS framework.
• Experience planning and delivering age-appropriate activities for young children.

Responsibilities

• Build positive, trusting relationships with children to help them feel safe and valued.
• Observe and support development, recognising individual needs and progress.
• Work with families to provide high-quality care and learning.
• Create a safe, welcoming environment where every child can thrive.

Skills

Level 3 Early Years

Child development 0-5

Observational skills

Education

NNEB/CACHE/NVQ Level 2 or 3

Level 3 Early Years and Childcare

Job description

Job title:Early Years Practitioner (qualified level 3)
Salary:c. £26,950 per annum
Location:Gateshead
Contract/Hours:Permanent/Full Time – 40 hours per week

Benefits:

• Time off to recharge– 25 days per annum plus bank holidays
• Treat yourself:Staff discounts portal and blue light card with 15,000 + retailers.
• Salary Finance – access tofinancial advice and the ability to manage savings or loans directly from your salary.
• Childcare Discount –A whopping 60% off childcare within our nurseries and out of school clubs
• Up to 3 Days Dependency Leave –to care for dependents in an emergency.
• Paid maternity, adoption, and paternity leave.
• Gain professional qualifications and excellent training/development opportunities.
• Secure your future:Pension with up to 7% employer contribution with included life assurance cover.

A bit abouttherole

Make a difference from the very start. As an Early Years Practitioner (qualified), you’ll help children aged 0-5 learn, grow and thrive through engaging experiences, while being part of a team that creates a safe, nurturing nursery environment.

What you do could make a difference

Every day brings the opportunity to help children learn, explore and build confidence. You'll use your knowledge and creativity to provide experiences that support each child's development and help them get the best start in life.

• Build positive, trusting relationships with children, helping them feel safe, valued and confident.
• Observe and support children's development, recognise their individual needs, interests and progress.
• Work closely with colleagues and families to provide consistent, high-quality care and learning.
• Create a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment where every child can thrive.

Let’stalk about you

As a qualified Level 3 early years practitioner who is passionate about helping young children to learn, develop and feel confident. You'll understand the needs of children aged 0-5, be confident working within the EYFS, and bring a caring inclusive approach to supporting every child.

• A Level 3 Early Years and Childcare qualification (NNEB, CACHE, NVQ Level 2 or 3 or equivalent)
• Knowledge and understanding of children's development from 0-5 years and how this informs your practice
• Experience of planning and delivering engaging, age-appropriate activities that meet individual needs and developmental stages.
• An understanding of the EYFS and how to support children's learning and development through play.
• An awareness of SEND and how to provide inclusive support within an early year’s setting.

About Spring

Spring offers award-winning childcare services, as part of the national charity Action for Children. It's our mission to be the best provider of outstanding quality early education to children throughout the UK, that is accessible to all. We are focused on enabling young people to learn, have fun and make friends in our bright, engaging settings. That starts with creating a happy environment for our team. Join us and you can look forward to:

• A kind, caring culture with an emphasis on wellbeing, both physical and mental.
• Flexible working – wherever possible we offer flexibility on hours and/or hybrid working.
• Lots of opportunities for training, learning, development, including gaining qualifications.
• Excellent benefits that compare favourably to other employers in our sector.

About the Service

Spring Leam Lane is a welcoming, inclusive Nursery where children can learn, play and explore in a safe and supportive environment. With dedicated outdoor spaces, a forest school area, sensory rooms and a library, there are plenty of opportunities to make learning engaging and meaningful for every child.

Our Commitment to Equity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism

At Spring Nurseries, we are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and able to thrive. We know that racism and discrimination create barriers, and we are taking active steps to challenge these inequalities in our organisation and in the communities we serve.

We strongly welcome applications from people who are Black, Asian, or from other racialised and ethnically marginalised communities, as well as disabled people, who are currently under-represented in our workforce. We are committed to removing barriers in our recruitment processes and ensuring fair access to opportunities.

We also encourage applications from men, who are under-represented in our Children’s Services roles. We recognise that people hold multiple identities, and we value the richness this brings to our team.

Whether this is a career change for you or the next step in your journey, we'd love to hear from you.

We work together to reach our mission to give children a healthy start in life.

Good luck! We can't wait to hear from you.

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