Level 3 EYFS Practitioner

Supply Desk; Watford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly payments

CPD and training

Refer a friend scheme

Safeguarding training

Job summary

Supply Desk in the Watford area is seeking a caring Level 3 EYFS Practitioner to join a friendly early years team. This full-time role offers a supportive environment where you help children learn, develop, and thrive in a safe setting.

You will plan and deliver EYFS activities, observe progress, maintain safeguarding standards, and collaborate with staff and parents. Salary £22,000–£29,000 per year, dependent on experience, with ongoing CPD opportunities.

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 3 Childcare qualification (or equivalent).
• Experience in nursery or early years setting desirable.
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework and safeguarding practices.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• A positive, caring, and proactive attitude.
• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one).

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, stimulating, inclusive, and nurturing environment for children aged 0–5
• Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate activities in line with the EYFS framework
• Support children’s learning, development, and wellbeing through play and purposeful activities
• Build positive and professional relationships with children, parents, carers, and colleagues
• Observe, assess, and record children’s progress and development
• Support individual children’s needs and contribute to their learning journeys
• Promote positive behaviour and encourage children’s confidence, independence, and social skills
• Ensure safeguarding, health & safety, and nursery policies are followed at all times
• Assist with daily nursery routines, including mealtimes, personal care, and maintaining a clean and welcoming environment
• Work effectively as part of the nursery team to provide consistently high standards of care and education

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Safeguarding knowledge

Positive attitude

Education

Level 3 Childcare qualification

Job description

Level 3 EYFS Practitioner – Watford

Location:Watford area

Job Type:Full-Time

Start date:ASAP

Salary:£22,000–£29,000pa (Dependent on experience)

About the Role:

Supply Desk are seeking a caring, enthusiastic, and qualified Level 3 EYFS Practitioner to join a friendly and supportive early years team in Watford. This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate early years professional who is committed to providing high-quality care and education, while supporting children to learn, develop, and thrive in a safe and nurturing environment.

As a Level 3 EYFS Practitioner, you will play an important role in supporting children’s development and wellbeing, delivering engaging learning opportunities, and helping to create a positive environment where every child can reach their full potential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide a safe, stimulating, inclusive, and nurturing environment for children aged 0–5
• Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate activities in line with the EYFS framework
• Support children’s learning, development, and wellbeing through play and purposeful activities
• Build positive and professional relationships with children, parents, carers, and colleagues
• Observe, assess, and record children’s progress and development
• Support individual children’s needs and contribute to their learning journeys
• Promote positive behaviour and encourage children’s confidence, independence, and social skills
• Ensure safeguarding, health & safety, and nursery policies are followed at all times
• Assist with daily nursery routines, including mealtimes, personal care, and maintaining a clean and welcoming environment
• Work effectively as part of the nursery team to provide consistently high standards of care and education

Requirements:

• Full and relevant Level 3 Childcare qualification (Or equivalent)
• Previous experience working within a nursery or early years setting (Desirable)
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework and safeguarding practices
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• A positive, caring, and proactive attitude
• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one)

What’s on Offer:

• Comprehensive safeguarding training
• Weekly payments
• Ongoing support from experienced, local education consultants
• A supportive team and environment
• Excellently equipped facilities
• Opportunities for continued professional development (CPD and training)
• Refer a friend scheme

We offer £100 referral fee for any successful referrals of friends or colleagues who complete five or more shifts.

Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful candidates will be required to complete and maintain an enhanced DBS check throughout their employment and comply with safer recruitment standards