Level 3 Early Years Practitioner

Blenheim Schools; Deanshanger; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Apprentices welcome

Nature-rich setting

Job summary

Akeley Wood Junior School invites applications for a Nursery Practitioner to join our Early Years team and help children flourish in a caring, energetic environment. The role is suitable for those starting or developing a career in early childhood education.

You will work across a 51-week year, with 8.00am-5.00pm or 9.00am-6.00pm shifts on a weekly rota, fostering a nurturing and inclusive setting for all children.

Qualifications

• A Level 3 childcare qualification (or above) (essential)
• Experience working in a nursery or Early Years setting
• A warm, empathetic and energetic approach to working with young children
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with colleagues and parents
• An understanding of safeguarding, child development and safe working practices
• Flexibility, resilience and a genuine passion for helping children flourish
• Experience supporting children with SEND or additional qualifications such as First Aid would be an advantage

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for children in our Nursery.
• Support the planning and delivery of creative, age appropriate activities tailored to individual needs.
• Build warm, trusting relationships with children and families, ensuring clear and positive communication.
• Act as a Key Worker, observing and documenting each child's progress with care and accuracy.
• Model a calm, nurturing approach and promote positive behaviour.
• Maintain a safe, clean and stimulating environment with consistently high standards of care and hygiene.
• Support daily routines including mealtimes, rest, play and transitions.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure a welcoming, inclusive and supportive setting.

Skills

Empathy

Strong communication

Safeguarding knowledge

Flexibility

SEND experience

First Aid (advantage)

Education

Level 3 childcare qualification

Job description

We are seeking an enthusiastic, caring and dedicated Nursery Practitioner to join our Early Years team. We are also open to applications from apprentices, making this a fantastic opportunity for anyone looking to begin, or further develop, a rewarding career in early childhood education.

The Role

• Provide high quality physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for children in our Nursery.
• Support the planning and delivery of creative, age appropriate activities tailored to individual needs.
• Build warm, trusting relationships with children and families, ensuring clear and positive communication.
• Act as a Key Worker, observing and documenting each child's progress with care and accuracy.
• Model a calm, nurturing approach and promote positive behaviour.
• Maintain a safe, clean and stimulating environment with consistently high standards of care and hygiene.
• Support daily routines including mealtimes, rest, play and transitions.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure a welcoming, inclusive and supportive setting.

Our Nursery operates for 51 weeks of the year, with shift patterns of 8.00am-5.00pm or 9.00am-6.00pm on a weekly rota.

Qualifications

• A Level 3 childcare qualification (or above) (essential)
• Experience working in a nursery or Early Years setting.
• A warm, empathetic and energetic approach to working with young children.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with colleagues and parents.
• An understanding of safeguarding, child development and safe working practices.
• Flexibility, resilience and a genuine passion for helping children flourish.
• Experience supporting children with SEND or additional qualifications such as First Aid would be an advantage.

Why Join Akeley Wood Junior School?

You’ll join a dedicated, friendly and supportive Early Years team who share a deep commitment to nurturing young children and helping them grow into confident, curious learners.

You will enjoy:

• A caring, highly supportive working environment
• A beautiful, nature-rich setting to enhance learning

About Akeley Wood Junior School

Akeley Wood, part of Blenheim, is a thriving co-educational independent school set across two beautiful campuses in the Buckinghamshire countryside. We educate pupils from 12 months to 18 years, offering a warm, inclusive and ambitious environment where every child is known and supported to achieve their best.

We provide inspiring spaces for learning, from woodland outdoor areas to specialist classrooms, creative arts studios and modern sports facilities. We are proud of our strong pastoral culture, our focus on individual strengths and our commitment to helping pupils grow into confident, curious and compassionate young people.

Joining Akeley Wood School means becoming a part of a dedicated collaborative team who believe in high expectations, meaningful relationships and the transformative power of education., Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.