Level 3 Early Years Practitioner

Long-term Teachers Ltd; Yate; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A nursery in the BS15 area is seeking a Level 3 Early Years Practitioner to join their team. This role involves supporting the learning, development, and care of children from birth to five years old, delivering activities that promote their growth. The nursery values a loving, inclusive environment, providing necessary guidance and support to nurture children's unique qualities.

Benefits

Guarantee Pay Scheme opportunities

Permanent job roles

Support during clearance and onboarding

Interview preparation, advice, and support

Statutory employment rights, including sick pay, holiday pay

Qualifications

• Hold a relevant childcare qualification (e.g., Level 3 in Early Years Education).
• Demonstrate a warm, nurturing, and patient approach with children.
• Understand child development and use this knowledge to plan appropriate activities.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate activities.
• Observe and assess children’s progress.
• Maintain a safe, stimulating environment following safeguarding policies.

Skills

Child development understanding

Communication skills

Nurturing approach

Play-based learning

Education

Level 3 in Early Years Education

Job description

This Nursery in the BS15 area is looking for a Level 3 Early Years Practitioner to join their team as soon as possible.

This nursery provides a safe environment where children can explore, experiment, plan, and make decisions for themselves. Our ethos promotes a loving, caring, and inclusive environment that nurtures children’s unique qualities and potential, empowering them to become lifelong learners.

The Role

A Level 3 Early Years Practitioner supports the learning, development, and care of children from birth to five years old. You will plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate activities that promote communication, physical skills, and emotional wellbeing. You will observe and assess children’s progress, working closely with parents, carers, and professionals to meet each child's needs. Maintaining a safe, stimulating environment and following safeguarding policies in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework are essential responsibilities.

You will be expected to:

• Hold a relevant childcare qualification (e.g., Level 3 in Early Years Education).
• Demonstrate a warm, nurturing, and patient approach with children.
• Understand child development and use this knowledge to plan appropriate activities.
• Promote a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment.
• Build strong, positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.
• Follow safeguarding procedures and prioritize child welfare.
• Support children’s physical, emotional, social, and cognitive development.
• Encourage curiosity, creativity, and independence through play-based learning.

Working with Long-term Teachers

We are an independent agency working with Nurseries, Primary, Secondary, and Special Schools.

Our aim is to create a transparent and straightforward service to help candidates secure their next role. We prioritize delivering exceptional support, listening, and valuing our candidates throughout the process.

Your dedicated consultant will understand your experience, skills, and ideal role. You will receive regular updates on your progress, compliance, and application status, along with information on roles of interest.

We are proud members of the REC, maintaining high compliance standards. Working with us ensures you receive the best support and guidance through the clearance process from your dedicated in-house compliance team.

In addition, you will receive:

• Guarantee Pay Scheme opportunities
• Permanent job roles
• Support during clearance and onboarding
• Agency Workers Regulations compliance
• Interview preparation, advice, and support
• Statutory employment rights, including sick pay, holiday pay, maternity, and paternity pay