L3 Nursery Practitioner

Vision for Education - Northampton; England; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education supply agency in Northampton is hiring a Level 3 qualified Early Years Practitioner. You will support child-led learning and deliver creative activities in a well-resourced environment. The ideal candidate will be organised, self-motivated, and committed to the well-being of children. This permanent, full-time role offers a salary of £25,992–£27,711 FTE.

Benefits

Excellent daily rates

Guaranteed pay scheme

Social and networking events

Pension contributions

CPD for professional development

Dedicated consultant access

Qualifications

• Demonstrated good to outstanding early years practices.
• Commitment to safeguarding and supporting each child's well-being.
• Proactive and resilient approach, able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Act as a keyworker to support child-led and structured learning.
• Contribute to planning and deliver creative activities indoors/outdoors.
• Maintain a secure, welcoming learning environment.

Skills

Child-led learning support

Creative activity planning

Positive relationship building

Organised and self-motivated

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Overview

Early Years Practitioner Level 3 (Qualified) — Location: Northampton, Northamptonshire; Contract Type: Permanent (Term-time); Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, term time only; Salary: £25,992–£27,711 FTE (Actual salary £22,352–£24,366)

The School and Role

Join a vibrant and forward-thinking early years team in a Good-rated primary school in Northamptonshire. The setting features three active classrooms and a separate play space tailored for children needing additional support. The environment is well-resourced with a generous garden and expansive playground used throughout the year.

As an Early Years Practitioner, you will serve as a keyworker collaborating with the Early Years Teacher to support child-led and structured learning. You will contribute to planning, deliver creative, playful activities indoors and outdoors, and maintain a secure, welcoming learning environment. Collaboration and flexibility are essential; staff operate in a supportive team that includes peer planning time, training, and a well-being day plus an extra day off when life doesn’t fit into term time.

Responsibilities

• Act as a keyworker to support child-led and structured learning.
• Contribute to planning and deliver creative, playful activities indoors and outdoors.
• Maintain a secure, welcoming learning environment.
• Collaborate with team members; participate in peer planning time and training.

Requirements

• A Level 3 Early Years qualification, such as CACHE Level 3 Diploma, BTEC National Diploma, NVQ Level 3, or NNEB Certificate.
• Demonstrated good to outstanding early years practices; organised, self-motivated, and able to foster positive relationships with children, staff, and families.
• Commitment to safeguarding and supporting each child's well-being.
• Proactive, resilient approach and the ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team.

What We Offer

As an Early Years Practitioner, part of our team, you benefit from:

• Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system (rate based on scale level, experience, and qualifications; discussed during registration).
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
• Social and networking events.
• Pension contributions.
• CPD to support your professional development.
• Access to a dedicated consultant.

About Us

We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality early years professionals.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability, or sexual orientation and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to Apply

If you are a Level 3 qualified Early Years Practitioner passionate about nurturing young learners in a creative and inclusive environment, we want to hear from you.

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