Early Years Practitioner - Level 3

Snapdragons Nursery; Keynsham; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run nursery in England is seeking a passionate Nursery Practitioner to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 qualification in Early Years and demonstrate enthusiasm for working with children. Responsibilities include building strong bonds, promoting child safety and well-being, and leading engaging activities. This full-time role offers a great work-life balance, paid breaks, and extensive annual leave.

Benefits

4-day work week

25 days annual leave

Childcare discounts

Professional development

Casual dress

Company pension

Health & wellbeing programme

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in Early Years required.
• Must thrive in a collaborative environment.
• Bring enthusiasm and positivity to the role.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with children and families.
• Promote health, safety, and well-being.
• Lead engaging learning and play activities.
• Safeguard and support children's unique needs.

Skills

Team player

Positive attitude

Childcare skills

Education

Level 3 qualification in Early Years

Job description

Overview

Why Snapdragons? At Snapdragons, we’re a family-run nursery where FAMILY is at the heart of everything we do - from the children we care for to the team we support.

We’re looking for a passionate and qualified Nursery Practitioner to join our vibrant team at Snapdragons Horfield Nursery. If you’re enthusiastic about early years education, love working with children, and want to be part of a supportive, fun team, we’d love to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Build brilliant bonds with children, families, and your teammates – relationships are at the heart of everything we do.
• Keep little ones safe, happy, and thriving by promoting their health, safety, and well-being every day.
• Spark curiosity and creativity by leading fun, age-appropriate learning and play activities.
• Be a Key Person superstar – forming strong, supportive connections with your key children and their families.
• Tune into each child’s unique personality, interests, and needs to help them shine in their own way.
• Team up with your colleagues to create a warm, inspiring environment where children (and staff!) love to be.
• Lead by example and bring high-quality early years practice into everything you do.
• Always be alert and informed – following safeguarding procedures to keep every child safe and sound.
• Be a proud Snapdragons ambassador, representing our values and professionalism in everything you do.
• Pitch in with a smile! Be flexible, support your teammates, and help out across other Snapdragons sites if needed.

What we are looking for

• Level 3 qualification in Early Years
• Is a true team player who thrives in a collaborative, supportive environment
• Brings a fun, positive, and bubbly attitude to every day – because enthusiasm is contagious

Perks

• A great work-life balance: 4 days per week.
• Paid lunch breaks, 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays and a paid day off for your birthday.
• Family-friendly policies, including childcare discounts (30% minimum).
• Professional development opportunities, including specialized Early Years training.
• Recognition rewards, team celebrations, and more!

If this sounds like the perfect role for you, we’d love to hear from you – apply now via our website!

careers.snapdragonsnursery.com

Snapdragons is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and a DBS check will be required.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £28,288.00 per year

Benefits

• Casual dress
• Childcare
• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking

Schedule

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Work Location: In person