Level 3 Nursery Practitioner

Monarch Education; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leading education recruiter

Free Safeguarding training

Affinity Academy CPD

Refer a friend £200 bonus

Online pay portal

Job summary

Monarch Education is recruiting a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner for two welcoming nursery schools in Erdington and Great Barr, Birmingham. You will support children in a nurturing EYFS setting and contribute to high-quality early years provision.

The role requires a Level 3 Early Years/Childcare qualification, recent EYFS experience, and a solid understanding of the EYFS framework. You will collaborate with teachers and staff to promote development and safeguarding best practices.

Qualifications

• Hold a Level 3 Early Years / Childcare Qualification.
• Recent Nursery/EYFS experience within the last 2 years with references.
• Strong understanding of the EYFS Framework.
• Ability to support learning through play and create a safe, nurturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Support children through play-based learning and meaningful experiences.
• Encourage children's communication, language, social and emotional development.
• Work with teachers and the wider nursery team to build positive relationships.

Skills

Level 3 EYFS/Childcare

EYFS knowledge

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Level 3 Early Years / Childcare Qualification

Job description

We are excited to be recruiting for a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner to join two welcoming and growing nursery schools located in Erdington and Great Barr, starting from the new academic year.

This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of supportive, forward-thinking early years settings within the Birmingham Federation of Maintained Nursery Schools. Both schools are committed to providing children with the very best start in life through high-quality early education, inclusive practice, and strong partnerships with families.

They offer rich indoor and outdoor learning opportunities, promote children's confidence and wellbeing, and place safeguarding and child development at the heart of everything they do so is this is your passion this is the school for you!

About the role:

• Monday to Friday, with flexibility available for the right candidate
• Working within a nurturing and stimulating EYFS environment across either nursery site
• Supporting children through play-based learning and meaningful experiences
• Encouraging children's communication, language, social and emotional development
• Working alongside experienced and dedicated early years professionals
• Opportunity to make a real impact within highly respected nursery settings

What we're looking for:

We're looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated Nursery Practitioner who genuinely loves working with young children. You'll be proactive, reliable, and flexible, with a positive attitude and a passion for helping children thrive during their earliest years of education.

You will:

• Hold a Level 3 Early Years / Childcare Qualification
• Have recent experience working within a Nursery or EYFS setting (within the last 2 years, with references)
• Have a strong understanding of the EYFS Framework
• Be confident supporting children's learning and development through play
• Create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating learning environment
• Support children's communication, language, and personal development
• Work collaboratively with teachers, support staff, and the wider nursery team
• Build positive relationships with children, parents, carers, and colleagues
• Demonstrate strong organisational and interpersonal skills
• Be committed, reliable, and flexible in your approach
• Ideally be local to the area or able to travel easily
• Experience supporting SEND pupils is desirable but not essential

The successful candidate will share the schools' commitment to ensuring every child feels valued, respected, and supported. You will be joining settings where children are encouraged to explore, develop independence, build confidence, and achieve their full potential through carefully planned learning experiences and high-quality interactions.

This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who is passionate, creative, and ready to thrive within a supportive and established early years team.

Benefits of Working with Monarch Education:

• Leading provider, Crown Commercial Service Approved
• Opportunity to enhance your CPD portfolio through our Affinity Academy
• Free Safeguarding training
• Refer a friend scheme - £200 bonus (you can make unlimited referrals)
• Online portal to manage your pay and timesheets

All pay rates provided are inclusive of rolled-up holiday pay.

To learn more about us and what makes Monarch one of the leading education recruitment providers nationwide, please visit our website: About Us - Monarch Education (url removed) Information:

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Affinity Workforce Solutions and Monarch Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all temporary workers to share these commitments.

As this role involves working with children on a daily basis, successful applicants will be subject to two employment references, an enhanced DBS check, and a Right to Work in the UK check.

This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom.

Monarch Education can only process applications from candidates who are currently UK residents and eligible to work in the UK.

Whilst we endeavour to contact all applicants, due to the high volume of applications this is not always possible. If you have not received communication within 30 days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion, although we may keep your details on file for future opportunities