Early Years Practitioner/nursery Nurse Level 3 Or Above

Hightown Preschool; Luton; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A local preschool in Luton seeks a Nursery Nurse/Early Years Practitioner. The position requires a Level 3 Childcare qualification or above and involves providing high-quality care and education to children while maintaining a stimulated learning environment. Responsibilities include planning the curriculum, ensuring children's welfare and safety, and maintaining records of their progress. The role offers full-time hours, professional development training, and a salary of £31,650 per year. Benefits include company events, pension, discounts, and visa sponsorship.

Benefits

Childcare Company events

Company pension

Employee discount

UK visa sponsorship

Qualifications

• Must have a Level 3 Childcare qualification or above.
• Experience in working with children in an educational setting.
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection.

Responsibilities

• Provide high standards of care and education for children.
• Plan and deliver the curriculum based on children's next steps.
• Maintain accurate records of children's learning progress.
• Communicate effectively with parents and assess child needs.
• Ensure the safeguarding of children and follow health and safety protocols.

Skills

Fluent communication in Urdu

Fluent communication in Punjabi

Childcare skills

Teamwork

Education

Level 3 Childcare qualification or above

Job description

Job description

Position: Nursery Nurse/Early Years Practitioner Level 3 Childcare or above

Location: Luton

Hours: 37.5 hours Weekly

Timings: Monday - Friday 8:30am-4:00pm

DBS requirement: Appointment for this post requires an up to date enhanced DBS check against a barred list for children and adults.

NB: This post is exempt from the Rehabilitations Act 1974. All applicants must be prepared to disclose any convictions they may have and any orders which have been made against them.

Purpose of Post

To comply with the statutory framework for the EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage 2025).

To be a key person to a group of children working as part of a team under the direction of the Manager/Deputy Manager. Providing high standards of care and education for children in the preschool through stimulating activities. To promote the welfare and safety of children at all times in line with set policy and procedures.

To plan and deliver the curriculum for children with a focus on learning and development for children's next steps.

Contribute to the recording and assessment of children's progress through observations maintaining accurate records of learning and development.

To complete paperwork such as two year old progress check sheets and working alongside other professionals to support children with special educational needs (SEN).

To promote an inclusive practise by adapting activities for children with special educational needs.

To conduct parent consultations, working in partnership with families feeding back on children's progress, learning and development.

To be able to communicate fluently and have good communication and language skills in Urdu and Punjabi.

To teach children, offering an appropriate level of support and stimulation through activities both inside and outside the nursery.

Building relationships with parents/carers/guardians to support children's current interests and knowledge ensuring each child's needs are planned for and met.

To ensure the safeguarding of children at all times and have an understanding of child protection and how to keep children safe.

To inform Safeguarding Lead of any safeguarding concerns ensuring confidentiality is maintained at all time.

Undertake a shared responsibility for health and safety and carry out risk assessments both outdoor and in the nursery.

To support children during snack and lunch times.

To support in toileting children and follow nappy changing procedures.

To undertake light duties daily with regards to the cleanliness and maintenance of the preschool.

To attend staff meetings and in house training in line with job role and continued professional development.

Training Opportunities

Hightown Preschool will offer training opportunities for ongoing professional development such as:

• Paediatric First Aid
• Special Educational Needs Training (SEN)
• Food Hygiene
• Food Allergy

The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessary within your role at the preschool and the overall business objectives of the setting.

Job Type

Full-time

Pay

31,650.00 per year

Benefits

• Childcare Company events
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• UK visa sponsorship

Work Location

In person